Unit INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP/DESIGN FOR CHANGES

Code	A003380
CFU	5
Teacher	Vincenzo Cirillo
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline tecnologiche e ingegneristiche
Sector	ICAR/17
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)

ENVIROMENT DESIGN

Code	A003379
CFU	6
Teacher	Paolo Di Nardo
Teachers	Paolo Di Nardo
Hours	48 ore - Paolo Di Nardo
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Culture, metodologie e pratiche del design
Sector	ICAR/13
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The Environment Design course focuses on the critical analysis and design of space in relation to contemporary living practices, the collective dimension of being together, and the principles of environmental and social sustainability. It offers an integrated approach to the design of open and hybrid spaces (outdoor-interior), considering their functions, ecological implications, and cultural values. The aim is to provide students with theoretical and practical tools to understand and design small-scale environments capable of generating meaningful relationships between people, contexts and natural resources. Through the analysis of case studies, conceptual maps, iconographic repertoires, functional diagrams and design devices, the course introduces the fundamentals of environmental design: from reading the site to intervention strategies, with a particular focus on ecological regeneration, urban biodiversity, the circular economy of materials and the social inclusiveness of spaces. The teaching approach combines seminars, design exercises, visual explorations and experimental methodologies to build critical and design skills focused on spatial relationships, flows and transformations. Emphasis is placed on the role of design in shaping new living ecologies, enhancing the dialogue between nature, culture and technology.
Reference texts	* Armato, F. (2019). In/Out interior design, DIDApress University of Florence, Firenze. * Armato, F. (2016). Design per la città, il progetto degli spazi esterni, Navarra Editore, Palermo. * Boeing, G., Giles-Corti, B., Badland, H., Mavoa, S., & Sugiyama, T. (2022). Using open data and open-source software to develop spatial indicators of urban design and transport features for achieving healthy and sustainable cities. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2205.05240 * Carta, M. (2022). Homo Urbanus. Città e comunità in evoluzione. Donzelli Editore. * Clemente, M. F. (2023). Climate risk. Urban waterfronts. La progettazione ambientale per la resilienza climatica delle aree urbane costiere. Clean Edizioni. * Castellar, J. A. C., Valentim, J. A., Benites-Lazaro, L. L., & De Barros, R. S. (2021). Nature-based solutions in the urban context: Terminology, classification and scoring for urban challenges and ecosystem services. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2105.07814 * Di Nardo, P. (2024). Mutazione e design: L’evoluzione della resilienza creativa. AND Rivista di Architetture, Città e Architetti, 45(1). https://and-architettura.it/index.php/and/article/view/642 * Di Nardo, P. (2023). Future interior design. AND Rivista di Architetture, Città e Architetti, 44(2). https://and-architettura.it/index.php/and/article/view/641 * Di Nardo, P. (2019). Interior design - La cultura della mutazione. In: P. Di Nardo, A. Melis. Resilience Design, pp. 11-51, DNA Editore, ISBN:9788890394775. * Di Nardo, P. (2018). Pechino, le "Bolle" dell'Hutong (Beijing, Hutong Bubble). INTERNI. LA RIVISTA DELL'ARREDAMENTO, vol. Aprile 2018, pp. 24-29, ISSN:1122-3650. * Di Nardo, P. (2018). Disegnare lo spazio. AND, vol. 33, pp. 74-77, ISSN:1723-9990. * Di Nardo, P. (2017). Vestire l'architettura. AND, vol. 31, pp. 32-35, ISSN:1723-9990 * Lerner, J. (2014). Urban Acupuncture: Celebrating Pinpricks of Change that Enrich City Life. Island Press. * Vezzoli, C. (2022). Design per la sostenibilità ambientale. Progettare sistemi di prodotto-servizio sostenibili. Zanichelli. * Waldheim, C. (2006). The Landscape Urbanism Reader. Princeton Architectural Press.
Educational objectives	The course provides students with tools to design open and shared environments, starting with interpreting space and its physical, social, and environmental dynamics. Students will learn how to carry out surveys, analyse proportions and dimensional relationships, listen to the needs of communities and translate them into innovative design solutions. Materials and technologies applied to environmental design will be explored in depth, focusing on ecological and sustainable aspects. An integral part of the course is the graphic and visual development of the project through drawings, models and representation tools.
Prerequisites	Basic knowledge of space design, design culture and graphic representation tools.
Teaching methods	Lectures, project workshops, thematic seminars, field exercises.
Other information	The course promotes an interdisciplinary and experimental approach to environmental design. Students are expected to participate actively through workshops, collective reviews and field exploration activities. Design projects can be developed individually or in small groups, depending on the methods agreed upon with the teacher. Some lessons may be held in collaboration with guest lecturers or external professionals.
Learning verification modality	Learning is assessed through a progressive evaluation process comprising research activities, design exercises and a final interior design project. The examination consists of the presentation and critical discussion of the work produced during the course, and an assessment of the student’s ability to link the project developed to the theoretical and bibliographical references covered during the lectures. The final mark is expressed out of 30 and is broken down as follows: * 20% active participation, contribution to discussions and interim presentations; * 30% practical exercises and research activities carried out during the semester; * 50% final interior design project. The assessment takes the following criteria into account: * quality and originality of the design proposal; * methodological consistency of the approach developed; * ability to integrate research and design; * graphic and communicative quality of the work; * correct use of scales, proportions and spatial representation; * clarity of language and critical thinking in the presentation. The grading scale follows the assessment table adopted by the degree programme.
Extended program	The course focuses on the design of collective and environmental spaces, focusing on contemporary uses of living and living together. The fundamental design aspects in outdoor and hybrid environments are addressed through a programme combining theory, context analysis and experimentation. The aim is to develop a design awareness oriented towards sustainability, place identity, and the relationship between space, nature and community. The study is carried out through images, case studies, maps, organisational charts, and design diagrams useful for defining small-scale interventions. Learning objectives The course provides students with the tools to design open and shared environments based on understanding space and its physical, social and environmental dynamics. Students will learn how to carry out surveys, analyse proportions and dimensional relationships, listen to the needs of communities and translate them into innovative design solutions. Materials and technologies applied to environmental design will be explored in depth, focusing on ecological and sustainable aspects. An integral part of the course is the graphic and visual development of the project through drawings, models and representation tools. Expected skills At the end of the course, students will be able to: – read and interpret a complex spatial context; – propose sustainable and relational design solutions; – manage materials and technologies from an environmental perspective; – Communicate the project effectively through visual and narrative tools.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	7, 9, 11

INTERIOR DESIGN

Code	A003381
CFU	6
Teacher	Marco Fagioli
Teachers	Paolo Pampanoni Marco Fagioli
Hours	24 ore - Paolo Pampanoni 24 ore - Marco Fagioli
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Culture, metodologie e pratiche del design
Sector	ICAR/13
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)