The Master Builder Program: An Integrative, Practice-Oriented Program

Albano, Leonard D.; Fitzgerald, Robert W.; Jayachandran, Praveen; Pietroforte, Roberto; Salazar, Guillermo F.

doi:10.1061/(asce)1052-3928(1999)125:3(112)

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“…As a possible way to bridge the gaps between architecture and engineering, the Master Builder model was re-mentioned during the last decades. Alternative approaches, such as the philosophy of design-build (Nicholas & Oak 2020), architectural engineering or construction engineering as an educational program and profession (Albano et al 1999;Parasonis & Jodko 2013), the idea of structural arts (Billington 1985), developing robots as the modern Master Builder (Sweet 2016), and graphical methods to design structures and architecture (Markou & Ruan 2022) have been attempted. However, only a few exemplary projects can be found in the recent past (Billington & Garlock 2004).…”

Section: Peer-reviewed Articlementioning

confidence: 99%

Master Builders revisited

Ruan,

Filz,

Fink

2023

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In light of today's challenges regarding sustainable solutions for the built environment, our research focuses on building entire structures with timber only. Salvaged timber and wooden nails are selected as starting points to explore the structural and architectural possibilities by following a timber-only concept. Reminding of the ancient Master Builder idea, the process of our investigations makes clear the importance of all steps and their distinct insights feeding back, following the loops from design to the assembly of the objects, to increase the efficiency of material use and optimize the functionality of the final object. In this paper, we evaluate the feedback loops performed so far including the lessons learnt from success and failure in design, testing, and manufacturing. We also look into the potential of the increased structural and architectural quality of outputs and increased diversity of applications by our approach.

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Section: Peer-reviewed Articlementioning

confidence: 99%

Master Builders revisited

Ruan,

Filz,

Fink

2023

ARF

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“…Many of the changes affecting Master's programs in Canada stem from emerging requirements in the private and public sectors, as well as societal needs (Jones, McCarney & Skolnik, 2002). The link between academic departments and the industrial and public sectors is stronger with respect to professionally-oriented Master's programs than it is in other program types (Albano, Fitzgerald & Jayachandran, 1999). As a result, some programs have been created in direct response to specific demands from industry and government for specialized scientific and technological skills and knowledge (CAGS, 2006).…”

Section: Master's Programs and Business And Industry Relationsmentioning

confidence: 99%