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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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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