Sensory Space: Teaching materials available
You might recall that COTE reviewed the book, Experiential Design Schemas (ORO Editions, 2023) by Gail Brager and Mark DeKay; we also hosted a COTE book talk about it. Now, Brager is sharing teaching materials for others (those teaching in schools of architecture or in other venues) to use as they see fit.
In Gail’s words:
These materials are from a course I developed at UC Berkeley called Sensory Space based that is based primarily, but not exclusively, Experiential Design Schemas, co-authored with Mark DeKay.
This course is about how to create rich multisensory experiences in buildings through climate-responsive approaches, connecting people to nature and embracing the value of environmental variability and delight.
It advocates for design to embrace a broader view of experiential aesthetics, choreographing visual, thermal, acoustic, and olfactory elements of the sensescape to contribute to the beauty and memorability of space.
The documents include a Syllabus, Homework Assignments, and In-Class Exercises. They are intentionally posted as Word docs to make it easier for you to use in whole or part.
Please note attribution to Gail Brager and to the book if you use it.
If you adapt or modify this assignment, I'd love to hear about it and see your version.
For feedback or to share your work, please contact Gail Brager at experientialdesignteach@gmail.com.
For docs, see Box folder, Experiential Design Teaching:
https://berkeley.app.box.com/s/snyvku92wfjjsa0e94z5ys4i52jg65jv
Gail suggests you start with the Index of Materials, which has links to each of the docs:
https://berkeley.account.box.com/login?redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fberkeley.app.box.com%2Fs%2F9vy5m426sb2faj2mt75b9vrrgse565up
To learn more about the book (available online at multiple outlets):
https://lnkd.in/gtym9z-s