Course Code：MS001001

Course Name：Advanced Architectural History

Course Name in Chinese：建筑历史前沿:建筑的技术——设计的历史矛盾

Credit：2

Course Introduction：

This eight session lecture series introduces a materialist approach to the history of architecture and technology. Beginning with the departure of ‘design’ from the craft of building in the European Renaissance, it will cover an historical overview of the contradictory social ends to which architectural technology has contributed in the modern era. Examples will range from mass produced housing, to algorithmic design, and artificial intelligence. In each case we will try to understand how social context mediates the inherent potential of the technology, framing architectural practice at the intersection of social and technological forces.

Course Introduction in Chinese：

本系列讲座将以唯物论的方式探讨建筑与技术的历史。从欧洲文艺复兴时期“设计”脱离建造工艺开始，课程将历史地梳理现代时期建筑技术如何服务于各种矛盾的社会目标。所举案例包括大规模生产的集合住宅、算法生成设计及人工智能。并在每个案例中，试图理解社会条件如何影响技术内在潜能的发挥，在社会力量与技术力量的交汇中塑造着建筑实践。

Course Director：

威廉·奥尔

Will Orr

AA建筑历史与理论课程教师

Tutor of Architectural History and Theory at the AA

Coordinating Teacher：朱昊昊 ZHU Haohao

Course Level：Master program

Semester Offered：Spring Semester