YACademy High-Level Training Course | 2023 Edition | Off-site Technologies for Architecture , Bologna / Italien

 

 

Technology is the tool with which architecture is made.

 

Whether one is a technician or an architect, one needs deep knowledge - the former - and a solid understanding of the tools that make every project possible - the latter. Like all human phenomena, technology evolves according to trends and advances with a common understanding of environmental, economic, and social events. In this regard, off-site is one of the undisputed leaders in modern construction technology, proving to be among the most effective methods of creating quality low-environmental-impact architecture.

 

In a world where the demand for architecture is growing exponentially -despite the urgency to reduce the anthropogenic load on the environment and ecosystem- off-site is one of the most viable alternatives to meet the current needs of the world's population without jeopardizing the future of the planet.

 

This is why the course in "Off-site Technologies for Architecture" was created, to turn technicians and architects into experts in the latest trends in off-site construction technology, therefore able to offer tangible solutions for a better and more sustainable future. Thanks to their expertise in a modern culture of technology, designers will become valuable professionals in any design process, learning tools to shape their projects and becoming part of a trend marked by major investments by the world's major players. Through the experience of Manni Group and the help of some of the most authoritative voices in the field (as engineering companies and researchers), designers will delve into the most up-to-date technical and composition possibilities in a program comprising 88 hours of classes, workshops, and visits, 32 hours of workshop, numerous lectures by renowned professionals and at least 2 months of placement at the illustrious partner firms. 

 

Italian (translation into English avalaible)

 

15 In person

5 Online

 

Bologna

 

27.11.2023 - 16.2.2024

 

3 days/week

 

7,900 € + VAT In person

2,450 € + VAT Online

3 full scholarships available for the most outstanding candidates

 

Building Sustainable Cities

 

The workshop will be conducted under the mentorship of Foster + Partners based on the firm's experience in various areas of development cooperation, including the reconstruction of Turkish cities devastated by the recent earthquake. It will deal with one of the central topics of the future of construction: the design of sustainable, replicable housing modules that can be combined to meet the significant housing demand of emerging economies or support temporary functions in emergency contexts. By definition, offsite technologies are capable of bringing quality architecture to any context. Through the workshop, students will have the opportunity to design prototypes as the basic module in the development of tomorrow's cities. They will design quality, scalable, and customizable housing that can be built quickly and at a reduced cost, according to a tight analysis of their environmental paradigms to ensure environmentally sustainable interventions.

 

Construction is a fundamental step in architecture. For this reason, YACademy offers its students the opportunity to participate in the process of producing their own ideas. Thus, the students will gain practical experience on construction sites and, above all, the authorship of projects built for excellent commissions, destined for a major media echo and capable of defining a turning point in their professional career.

 

Mario Cucinella, Mario Cucinella Architects

Frans Van Vuure, UNStudio

Nicola Scaranaro, Foster + Partners

Arne Emerson, Morphosis

Giorgio Donà, Stefano Boeri Architetti

Giulio Rigoni, BIG Bjarke Ingels Group

Paolo Matteuzzi, Zaha Hadid Architects

Francesco Conserva, Open Project

Lucio Brotto, ETIFOR

Michelle Fascilla, ATI Project

Stefano Tagliacarne, Atelier Verticale

Michele Carradori, Contec

Stefano Savoia, Contec

Paolo Cresci, Arup

Tal Friedman, Tal Friedman Architecture

Giacomo Bergonzoni, Capgemini engineering

Alessandro Adamo, Lombardini22

Marco Imperadori, Politecnico di Milano

 

Students or graduates in Architecture/Design can apply to the course. The commission, based on the assessment of the application, may admit students with different qualifications.

 

To apply, it is necessary to register online and submit a Curriculum Vitae, a Portfolio, and a Motivational Letter. Moreover, it is necessary to pay the administration fee (60€ + VAT). The best 20 candidates will be admitted to the course according to the rules.

 

Complying with deadlines is a fundamental requirement to take part in the course. All students are encouraged to pay the utmost attention to the timeline and to complete each phase in advance.

 

May 8, 2023

 

September 15, 2023

 

October 02, 2023

 

October 03, 2023

 

November 27, 2023