Presenting a conceptual model in architectural design education, considering the effective factors of activism
نویسندگان
1 PhD researcher in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
doi
10.22034/ijumes.2025.2047914.1281چکیده
Activism, as a fundamental concept in various disciplines, particularly architecture, refers to designers’ sensitivity to social, political, economic, and environmental conditions. This awareness encourages designers to focus more on these elements in their design processes. Nevertheless, a primary challenge in architectural education is the ineffective transmission of activism-related concepts to students. In many curricula, discussions on activism are often unproductive and oversimplified.This research is divided into two main sections. The first section examines key resources in architectural education and activism, analyzing the perspectives of influential thinkers. The second section presents a conceptual model developed through data collection from experts, aimed at enhancing the educational process in architectural design. This model seeks to identify and strengthen factors crucial for teaching activism.It is anticipated that the findings will contribute to optimizing university curricula. Finally, suggestions for future research on activism in architectural education will be proposed.
