The document outlines the ARCT 211 Architectural Design Studio I course, focusing on designing a chair from recycled materials to promote sustainability through recycling, reducing, and reusing. Students must create a functional chair using primarily recycled materials with minimal adhesive, while meeting educational objectives in design and ergonomics. The project spans two weeks, and grading criteria include structure, aesthetics, workmanship, and the design process.

1. Qatar University College of Engineering Department of Architecture and Urban Planning Course Title: ARCT 211 - Architectural Design Studio I (Fall 2010) Instructor: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, Associate Professor

2. Project “ Recycling for a Sustainable Environment” A Chair from recycled materials

3. Objectives The concept of “Sustainability” was introduced through a design exercise. The goal of this assignment was to increase the students’ awareness of the sustainability concept and possible reuse of discarded materials.

4. The 3 Rs: Recycle - Reduce - Reuse Recycle means to process old, used items in order that the material can be used to make new products, i.e. glass, plastic, newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. Reduce refers to lessening the amount of items or resources that are consumed, using only the amount that is needed, and looking for alternatives that will lessen our use. Reuse means extending the 'life' or repurposing an item rather than discarding or throwing it away.

5. Requirements Students were required to design and construct a full size chair made from a recycled material of their choice. The materials chosen for this assignment should be easy to find recycled materials.

6. Requirements The constraint of the assignment were: To use one primary and one secondary available materials. Minimum glue, tape, adhesive or bonding materials should be used. The chair must be able to hold an average size person (70 KGs).

7. Educational Objectives Understanding - Vitrovian aspects of architecture: Utility , Firmness and Delight Understanding - Human factors involved in the design of a chair; human dimensions and ergonomics Ability - Design Process & Product Ability - Problem Analysis, Alternatives Generation, Design Development, Construction. Skills - Scaled and Full-size model making skills. Skills - Hands-on experience of the use of materials and assembly requirements.

8. Course Information Duration: 2-Weeks. Level of Effort: Individual. Submissions: A full size prototype model. Grading Criteria Use 25% Structure 25% Aesthetics 25% Workmanship 25%

9. The Process

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