Design Build with The Scarcity and Creativity Studio

The Scarcity and Creativity Studio has developed a teaching method that emphasizes collaborative design and challenges the traditional master-student relationship. This book documents the studio's projects and pedagogic methods, aimed at students, teachers, and professionals exploring design build. The projects are located in various countries and can be used as inspiration and references.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Scarcity and Creativity Studio, founded in January 2012, has emerged as a transformative force in architectural education. Through its innovative teaching methodology, it reaffirms the commitment to architecture as a service to society, challenges the notion of the individual creator in favor of collaborative design, and disrupts the traditional master-student relationship. This comprehensive book serves as a valuable documentation of the studio's projects and pedagogical methods, shedding light on architecture education in general and design-build education in particular. Designed to inspire and guide students, teachers, and professionals exploring the realm of design-build, the book presents 16 fully documented built projects, encompassing text, drawings, and photographs. These projects are situated in diverse locations across Norway, Finland, Chile, Ecuador (Galápagos), Kenya, South Africa, China, Argentina, and Lebanon.

The Scarcity and Creativity Studio's teaching approach revolves around three core principles:

1. Architecture as a Service to Society: The studio emphasizes the role of architects in shaping societies and creating positive change. It encourages students to think beyond individual designs and consider the broader societal implications of their work.

2. Collaborative Design: The studio promotes collaborative design processes, recognizing that architecture is a team effort. It fosters teamwork, communication, and the exchange of ideas among students, professionals, and stakeholders to achieve holistic and sustainable solutions.

3. Challenging the Traditional Master-Student Relationship: The studio disrupts the traditional hierarchical structure of education by promoting an open and inclusive learning environment. It encourages students to take ownership of their learning and actively engage in the design process, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Through its projects and pedagogical methods, The Scarcity and Creativity Studio has made significant contributions to architectural education. It has challenged the status quo, promoting a more collaborative, interdisciplinary, and socially responsible approach to architecture. The book serves as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and professionals seeking to explore the possibilities of design-build and redefine the role of architects in shaping our world.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511432