Activating Graphics and Collaboration in Architectural Structures Education

Abstract

This paper discusses the design of an instructional model for foundational structures in an undergraduate architecture program. This particular approach to structures pedagogy integrates precise graphics and collaborative strategies to address learning issues that architecture students regularly struggle with. Furthermore, this design model continues to be developed with the goals of improving student performance, motivation, and engagement, taking into consideration the stepped, guided sequence in the new learning of complex tasks.