Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education options.

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Continuing education (SUTD Academy)
• 42 Singapore

Pillars, Clusters, and Programmes

The university is organized into several pillars, clusters, and programs, including:

• ASD: Architecture and Sustainable Design
• DAI: Design and Artificial Intelligence
• EPD: Engineering Product Development
• ESD: Engineering Systems and Design
• HASS: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• ISTD: Information Systems Technology and Design
• SMT: Science, Mathematics and Technology

Course Details

20.312 Social Architecture: Theory and Practice

This course aims to equip students with theoretical and historical knowledge of social architecture, as well as practical skills for practicing it. Students will be exposed to key concepts, methods, and goals developed in social architecture.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize key design theories that associate physical environment with social behaviors and explain their significance in practice.
• Identify and apply appropriate methods and/or techniques in formulating strategies for asset mapping, predictive analysis, and community design development.
• Develop hands-on capabilities in the planning, organization, and facilitation of participatory workshops.

Measurable Outcomes

• Develop a concise statement of social issue and investigation brief in relation to M.Arch./Capstone design project.
• Critically assess previous projects in terms of strategies, methods, and techniques through case studies.
• Develop and conduct community analysis and/or participatory design, documented through field notes.
• Develop and deliver a written report that summarizes the development of design project including evaluation of participatory process and how the design project could move forward.

Prerequisites

• Capstone program and taking the respective course during the same term.

Course Instructor

• Timothy Matthew Collins

Credits and Workload

• Number of credits: 9
• Workload: 4-0-5 (4 hours of lectures, recitations, and cohort classroom study, 0 hours of labs, design, or field work, and 5 hours of independent study)