Walking on a thin lineBetween passive knowledge and active knowing of components and concepts in architectural design: Between passive knowledge and active knowing of components and concepts in architectural design
This study explores concept generation in architectural design from a knowledge point of view. First, it considers different kinds of knowledge/ways of knowing underlying the generation of a meaningful concept, resulting in a framework which distinguishes between passive knowledge and active knowing of components and concepts. Second, this theoretical framework is used in an experiment aiming to explore the development of concept generation in the design studio. Focus of attention is how the interaction within the studio helps the student to develop a meaningful concept. Important roles are here reserved for the studio teacher, and the instruments and language used within the interaction.
architectural design conceptual design design education design knowledge