Application and Reform of Modeling in Teaching of Architectural
Recognition Graph
Shumei Wang
School of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Shandong Yingcai University, Jinan, Shandong, 250104, China
Keywords: Architectural design, three-dimension, modelling, reform, teaching.
Abstract: In traditional courses of architectural recognition graph, two-dimensional design is the main method for
teaching and evaluation. It has formed a certain obstacle to three-dimensional thinking development of
students. With the method of modeling, teaching reform of architectural recognition graph can benefit the
three-dimensional thinking of students in the functionality and artistry of architecture. Meanwhile, it helps
students master basic architectural design knowledge. This work analyzed the application and reform of
modeling in teaching of architectural recognition graph for the improvement of teaching level.
1 INTRODUCTION
As one important course in architectural majors of
colleges, architectural recognition graph is to lay the
foundation for architectural drawing. With strong
practicability, the teaching of architectural
recognition graph includes descriptive geometry and
engineering drawing. It aims to develop students’
ability of spatial analysis and imagination. Students
with related basic graph ability are more qualified
for the reading and drawing work of engineering
drawings which is also one required skill for
students of architecture engineering major.
Compared with other courses, architectural
recognition graph requires students to have more
thinking ability of spatial imagination due to its
relatively difficult basic theory (Chen Qiuguang,
2009). Therefore, it is significant for the exploration
and thinking of students’ comprehensive skill-
knowledge improvement in architectural recognition
graph.
2 OUTLINE OF
ARCHITECTURAL
RECOGNITION GRAPH
TEACHING AND MODELING
With recent frequent international communication,
architecture universities in China have gradually
introduced several foreign architectural teaching
ideas which have positive effects on domestic
teaching of architectural recognition graph. Foreign
architecture universities mainly use computer
modeling for architectural design teaching and
assignment presentation. Compared with two-
dimensional drawings, modeling is more preferred
by these universities as an assistant teaching method.
In China, more attention has been paid to the
application of modeling in the teaching of
architectural recognition graph (Liu Xiangdong,
2010). Students are encouraged to present their
architectural design schemes with modeling in daily
courses. However, due to short application time of
modeling technology in China, there are certain
limitations in teaching methods and curriculums.
Most domestic architecture universities still use
teaching methods of the early nineties for design
thinking cultivation and presentation. Much time of
students is wasted in two-dimensional architectural
drawings. Therefore, for architectural design,
modeling technology is a reform direction of
education and learning. In recent years, architecture
universities in China have increased the proportion
of modeling technology in courses (Gong Kai,
Zhang Tong, Wu Jinxiu, 2005). Besides, universities
without mature condition also have made
corresponding reform schemes for teaching in order
to meet the application demand of modeling
technology in courses.
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DOI: 10.5220/0006448502530256
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3 REFORM PRACTICE WITH
MODELING IN TEACHING OF
ARCHITECTURAL
RECOGNITION GRAPH
3.1 Basic ideas of teaching reform with
modeling in architectural
recognition graph
As the core course of architectural design major,
architectural recognition graph is the introduction of
skills in further architectural design. The purpose of
architectural recognition graph teaching is to
develop the application ability of architectural
design theory in spatial architecture. The recognition
of architectural drawings essentially lays the
foundation for student design of architectural
environment and space. Corresponding course
teaching is the training of thinking ability that
enables students to have better basic skills and
methodologies of architectural design. With
modeling technology, architectural recognition
graph combines interior space design with exterior
space design in order to promote the environment
interaction. Based on the transference from simple to
complex space design, students can gradually perfect
their architectural design elements. This teaching
model is mainly affected by model techniques.
Through computer technology, modeling benefits
students with their presentation of space design as
well as the selection of materials and scales.
Meanwhile, students are valued by their
comprehensive ability and creative ability of three-
dimensional space. Modeling presentation of
students has become part of evaluation in foreign
teaching of architectural recognition graph.
Therefore, in this work, we analyzed three modeling
subjects for modeling teaching.
3.2 Graph teaching subject for
modeling teaching
3.2.1 Modeling analysis of famous
architecture
With abundant architectural aesthetics, most
remarkable architecture works are the beginnings of
various artistic styles. Therefore, modeling teaching
reform can start from modeling analysis of famous
architecture such as 1/50-size architectural models
of exhibition centers and art museums. These
models are required to present architectural exterior
styling, interior space and structure construction. In
teaching practice, students have to analyze multiple
design elements of architecture, including cultural
and historical background, surroundings, interior
structures and space, and its materials and colors.
3.2.2 Modeling graph of small-scale
architecture
Without excessive limitations of surroundings, the
functional structure of small-scale architecture can
be more easily observed after modeling. For
example, small-scale cultural centers or exhibition
halls have so simple streamline organization that
students can have free design in the process of space
design. This subject is closely connected to the
design thinking ability of students. Through
modeling recognition and small-scale architecture
design, students can further understand the general
design principle of architecture, and explore the
connection of related materials and space structure.
Finally, preliminary design idea will be formed with
the treatment of detailed characteristics of
architecture.
3.2.3 Modeling graph of functional
architecture
The design of functional architecture like schools
generally is difficult due to the limitation of
surroundings and scale. Teachers have to assist
students with their mastery of fundamental elements
in functional architecture such as function
realization and technology application. In the design
of functional units, students with the help of
modeling can better recognize the spatial mobility
and change in functional architecture as well as
focus on the treatment of substrate materials.
Through these measures, functional architecture
with design features will be formed.
4 TEACHING REFORM IDEAS
OF ARCHITECTURAL
RECOGNITION GRAPH BASED
ON MODELING
Architectural recognition graph has an important
role in major courses. The method of subject design
can help students with their mastery of modeling
skills and finally lead them to treat architectural
design with correct design thinking. It is also one
core objective of teaching reform. The application of
modeling technology attracts the attention of
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teachers with its unique characteristics formed in
practical teaching and teaching reform.
4.1 Influence of modeling throughout
teaching reform of architectural
recognition graph
Computer model benefits the realization of the
whole teaching of architectural recognition graph.
Teaching with modeling technology needs to
explore teaching system of architectural recognition
graph with the assistance of model design. The
analysis of famous architecture essentially helps
students further understand elements of architectural
design. With the method of modeling, students can
have a three-dimensional analysis on exterior and
interior design elements of classical architecture.
Meanwhile, three-dimensional modeling has a more
positive effect on students without excellent three-
dimensional thinking. It is conducive to develop
comprehensive ability of architectural analysis as
well as to improve basic ability of design. In three-
dimensional space design, students have to analyze
the presentation of design elements such as scale,
proportion and materials in order to form a basic
architectural model. Then the model can be applied
for further design selection of transportation
condition, sunlight and surroundings. Based on the
three-dimensional modeling throughout the design,
students can conveniently present the functionality
and artistry of architecture. Besides, more innovative
design will be created in teaching process, finally
contributing to a teaching improvement in practical
courses.
4.2 Ability improvement of design
thinking based on modeling
In traditional teaching system, teachers always
ignored the development of three-dimensional
design thinking. Students are required to focus on
the presentation of two-dimensional architectural
design. Despite of simple operation, this two-
dimensional method has neglected the three-
dimensional essence of architectural design.
Therefore, through a series of modeling design
training, students can further master the essential
presentation method of architectural design.
Modeling makes abstract concepts of three-
dimensional space in textbooks more
comprehensible. Meanwhile, by comparisons of
elements such as shape and light, students can
comprehensively understand material textures and
spatial structures, which is an improvement for
spatial imagination ability of students. These
advantages of modeling teaching are a new level
beyond traditional teaching in architectural
recognition graph. Three-dimensional modeling
breaks through the traditional teaching model and
brings a comprehensive improvement of three-
dimensional thinking ability as well as presentation
skills for students.
4.3 Presentation optimization for
students
One important purpose of architectural recognition
graph is to teach students presentation methods of
architectural design. These methods are determined
by different phases and conditions of design. Three-
dimensional modeling can effectively integrate
related data for analysis and presentation of
architectural models. It enriches the kinds of
architectural presentation methods. In practice,
students’ ability to reveal and solve problems is
developed with the deconstruction and analysis of
architectural models. In initial phase of architectural
design, students are required to design basic
architectural models by modeling. This design
method can perfect their presentation of architectural
elements such as space scale and dimension, artistry
and functionality of design, connection between
architectural shape and surroundings, and even
details of architecture. Based on modeling
throughout the whole architectural design process,
students have more presentation methods for their
thoughts and ideas in different forms.
4.4 Reform of evaluation method based
on modeling
In traditional teaching, the evaluation of
architectural recognition graph course requires
students to complete their two-dimensional sketch
design. It focuses on students’ presentation skills
and final design rather than the development of
design thinking. Modeling can have a positive effect
on teaching reform and the improvement of
evaluation. Students can integrate their thinking
process and design schedule into models with
assistance of modeling. Taking design drawings and
quality as well as design thought into consideration,
mature evaluation method is more objective and
scientific with the presentation of whole design
phase. Therefore, through application of modeling,
the course reform of architectural recognition graph
will have concrete evaluation methods and guiding
directions for students.
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5 CONCLUSIONS
With the development of current technology, analog
simulation is widely applied in construction
industry. Traditional mathematical models have
failed to meet the complex demand of architectural
engineering. Therefore, the introduction of modeling
technology in analog simulation has a positive effect
on students’ comprehensive understanding and
mastery of architectural recognition graph. Its
application is significant for the development of
three-dimensional design ideas and the mastery of
architectural artistry and functionality design.
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