Teaching technical knowledge in architectural education: a framework for designing and reflecting on teaching activities

Abstract

Contemporary architectural education requires students to apply technical knowledge from a wide variety of sub-disciplines, from drawing to the performative aspects of design, such as structures, acoustics, and thermal comfort. While certain technical aspects of architectural projects are readily incorporated into the design studio, other forms of specialised knowledge are often taught in seminar-based formats, and there is rarely a cohesive approach to current practice in architectural education, particularly across different technical disciplines. This inconsistency extends to how teaching activities are typically documented, making them difficult to replicate or compare, particularly when..