Experiment on The Cooperative Practice of Biomimicry in The Architectural Studio

Document Type : Original Article

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Architecture department, Engineering faculty, Fayoum university, Egypt

Abstract

 Life in the architectural design studio is about the acquisition of experience
during the cooperative architectural practice Scholars have observed that
cooperation between students is the most effective tool in architectural learning. In
this scope, the study aims to compare the cooperative spirit of teamwork practice
with the solo practice in a biomimetic project-based workshop to measure the
influence of cooperation on students` productivity and anxiety state, considering
gender, locality, and the state of siblings as influencing factors. The methodology
intends to employ a qualitative comparative analysis to indicate the transformation
of students` productivity in a biomimetic design workshop after switching from a
solo practice to a cooperative peer learning application as well as an embracement
for the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) test during both practices during two
workshops for architectural students from different academic levels emphasizing
biomimetic design principles and Nature thinking. The results outlined the positive
impact of cooperative biomimetic practice on students` accomplishments and
anxiety state.

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MSA Engineering Journal
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
Special issue for Artificial Intelligence & Sustainable Engineering Conference: A Path to The Future
March 2023
Pages 350-383

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