Architecture, Technique and Theory
The Division of Architecture, Technique and Theory is an experimental architectural research and education environment engaging spatial, social, ecological and sustainable matters.
Operating at the intersection of technique – understood as the practices, processes, skills and material methods of architecture - and theory which offers frameworks for reflection on the processes and complexities of architecture. Its practices are situated within a broader ambition to integrate empirical, material experimentation and theoretical discourse, thereby fostering new approaches to architectural thinking and making.
The research and education topics include architectural design, architectural technology, architectural representation, architectural sustainability, and related architectural theories. Research practices combine different methodologies and approaches, including architectural theory and practice, artistic research, empirical studies and innovation. Activities span between research, teaching and practice, contributing to the following fields of research and development: design processes, critical theory, sustainability and re-use, digital methodologies and fabrication, architectural experimentation and media.
Division of Architecture, Technique and Theory is responsible for the 2nd year undergraduate architecture program and for the undergraduate courses of Architecture Technology and Architectural Representation. At masters’ level the division runs 5 architecture design studios and provides seminar and orientation courses.