Assignment Task

Objectives

• To demonstrate the student’s understanding of the history of portable spaces/moving spaces
• To define the characteristics of moving spaces
• To gain in-depth insight and understanding of relative case studies
• To develop questions of relevance in response to natural and man-made disasters
• To determine the condition and needs of the users affected by the chosen area of disaster

Description

The intention of the assignment is to develop an exposure to the current and relevant events that are shaping contemporary society and the world and to provide a model for ethical decision-making in theory and practice. The student will develop an understanding of professional ethics in order to successfully respond to complex moral decisions in the practice of interior design. Students are to research the history and evolution of emergency shelters, define moving/mobile spaces, and review case studies in response to ethical issues in emergency shelter relief.

Instructions

1. Provide a title page and table of contents. For this assignment, the table of contents will include the following:

a. The History of Moving Spaces

b. Definition of Moving Spaces

c. Case Study

d. List of References

e. List of Figures/Images

2. Include a comprehensive review of the following:

a. Thoroughly research the history and evolution of moving spaces 

b. Define moving spaces. In developing the definition of moving spaces, you will include four original diagrams/sketches that explore the five aspects listed below (section “d”). Consider major characteristics or design elements that define moving spaces. These diagrams/sketches need not be literal, but rather abstract in nature. Diagrams clearly communicate an understanding of moving spaces.

c. Write a one-page summary of the culmination of research providing a brief history and a definition.

d. Research and provide a precedent or case study from which to reference. Locate your own case study models for developing the presentation, not case studies provided in the required readings. A good starting point is to attempt to classify the case study or one that answers specific questions you are asking. For example, is it a space that responds to a natural disaster or manmade? What is the difference in terms of structure? Is the structure pneumatic, tensile, collapsible, exo-skeletal, or a combination? What is the mode of transport? What is the embodied energy? What are the specific conditions of the site typography? Questions such as these will help to develop the overall presentation and begin to inspire a concept, which will inform your design. Suggested precedents and/or inspirations include, but are not limited to:

i. Sprung Structures

ii. LoftCube iii. Design Mobile

iv. Pullman Car

v. Sustain Mini Home

3.  

a. Use and application of materials

b. Sequence of assembly

c. Interior spatial characteristics

d. Site requirements

e. Sustainable characteristics