Research in AU

Definition of research and scientific research: philosophical starting points, purposes, methods and presentations. Basic, applicative and development research in relation to applicative work and planning in architecture and urbanism. Understanding the mentor’s or tutor’s role. Gathering information, defining the problem, starting approaches, basic principles, research, representation and result delivery methods and techniques. Devising guidelines for preparing projects (briefing), urbanistic programme and project tasks. Designing as a creative process in relation to evaluation. Designing as an interdisciplinary group process; individual/team creativity. Minimal demands preparing expert texts.