During the first six months in the program, students are comprehensively trained in the principles of design and construction of advanced ecological buildings through a series of focused and intense modules, which include material production, thermal and metabolic building systems, ecological structures and façade systems and much more. After developing the necessary skills and a holistic understanding of advanced and ecological design, students collectively draft and build a full scale ecological building prototype.
The Design + Fabrication course instructs and engages students in the design and discovery of novel fabrication strategies through the methodological integration of matter, processes and techniques.
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As my first woodworking project at Valldaura, I aimed to choose a simple design to familiarize myself with the tools and the process of working with this unique material. Being new to this, I was eager and excited to begin. The project began with my fascination and appreciation for the natural qualities and weathering of … Read more
