Teaching Architecture

Insights from TU Delft – Research on Education Innovation in Architecture & the Built Environment

Book (2025)
Contributor(s)

Remon Rooij – Editor (TU Delft - Spatial Planning and Strategy)

R. Cavallo – Editor (TU Delft - Theory, Territories & Transitions)

F. D. van der Hoeven – Editor (TU Delft - 100% Research, TU Delft - Urban Design)

Research Group
100% Research
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.47982/7rjsjy50
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
100% Research
ISBN (electronic)
978-94-6518-081-6
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Abstract

This book marks the commencement of a series of projects and initiatives initiated by the Research-on-Education-Innovation programme at the Faculty of Architecture & the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology, at the conclusion of the 2010s. These initiatives, including the call for contributions to this volume, sought to address pertinent questions that would engage the interests of our colleagues.

The primary objectives of these inquiries were to foster innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches in architecture and built environment education. We sought to bridge the gap between theory and practice, encouraging students to engage with both historical contexts and contemporary challenges. Additionally, we explored the potential of educational settings as laboratories for spatial and societal transformation.

Furthermore, we examined the development of technical skills and academic skills, such as critical thinking and reflection, among design students. Finally, we addressed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for flexible and collaborative learning frameworks and learning environments.

Many colleagues responded positively to the call for contributions. After several rounds of review and feedback by the book editors, the submitted papers have been organized into two thematic parts of this volume.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all contributing authors for their support and patience, and to the 4TU Centre for Engineering Education, which warmly supports our Faculty’s Research-on-Education-Innovation programme and this book project.