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Conceptual design between architects and engineers for the new Faculty of Architecture of the National University of Asuncion in Paraguay
Author(s) -
Corres Enrique,
Corvalan Joaquin,
Martinez Yambay Guido,
Corvalan Javier,
Corres Hugo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
structural concrete
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1751-7648
pISSN - 1464-4177
DOI - 10.1002/suco.202000099
Subject(s) - architecture , process (computing) , conversation , competition (biology) , key (lock) , engineering , exploit , engineering management , architectural engineering , process management , knowledge management , computer science , sociology , biology , art , ecology , computer security , communication , visual arts , operating system
The collaboration with architects to develop the structural scheme of a project requires an iterative conceptual design process to create a solution that responds in the best possible way to the multiple demands of the architecture. A key aspect to improve this process is for the collaboration to start as early as possible. The best scenario would be when the engineer is involved in the conversation by the time the architects decide to participate in the competition or when they receive a project proposal from a client. Another important part of this collaboration is that both architects and engineers must be willing to understand and exploit all the possibilities that the other one has to offer. Lastly, the mutual trust is fundamental. In this paper the process followed for the definition of the structural concept of a complex building is presented, exemplified for the new Faculty of Architecture of the National University of Asuncion in Paraguay.