Architecture, Environment & Housing

你知道為甚麼高樓大廈可以屹立不倒嗎? 課程透過個案研習，深入淺出闡述基本建築結構理論，使學生能親身探索結構原理。 How does a building stand? In this course, the basic principle of structure will be introduced and illustrated through case studies. Students will explore structural principles through hands-on exploration.

This course focuses on drawing from the observation of buildings, architectural space and scenery. It is intended for students of all levels to develop and/or refine skills and techniques for recording the built environment and to be able to sketch freely in any context. Emphasis is placed on architectural freehand sketching/drafting technique, drawing composition, proportion, and perspective. We will also explore the art of urban sketching with field practice and become an urban sketcher.

這課程重點是導引大家去了解日本建築的藝術及其禪的內涵。日本有世界最古的木建築寺廟，為七世纪聖德太子由中國傳入，禪宗亦在當時傳入，其佛性思想實與聖德太子講釋佛經的如來藏思想同源。

Targeted for architects and design professionals, the lectures will provide the participants insights into the history and developments of DPRK's architecture, as well as, the socio-economical and historic factors behind the current status of architectural design and construction practices in DPRK. The lectures are followed with an architecture tour to DPRK. While in DPRK, the participants will have a chance to visit the State's architecture institute, gain insight into their construction process, and have an opportunity to see and/or visit a variety of new and old Communist buildings of great value that are not easily accessible to outsiders

本課程透過三天兩晚的日本實地考察學習日本建築的藝術及其禪的內涵。內容包括參觀大阪、京都、奈良地區的古典及現代建築，體驗現代日本建築清水混凝土表現出的現代簡略主義、文化色彩及禪宗韻味。                          

城市景觀攝影著重造型，透視及空間的視覺傳達。本課程特點為結合了專業拍攝理論與實習，學員透過實地觀察，了解建築物設計的特色，再展現出獨特的城市景觀攝影風格，同時亦提升對建築美學的認識。                                           

Urban Sketching, where artist practices on-location sketching, is a new worldwide phenomenon and growing rapidly. Students will be introduced to the art of Urban Sketching with techniques to help them adapt to this wonderful life-long hobby. Students will also learn the basics of capturing a view on-location, methods to approach a sketch and ways to have fun with the sketching technique.

This is a short course to introduce the basic properties of minerals and gemstones, common means for mineral identification in hand specimens, various kinds of precious and semi-precious stones and their geological origin, the processes to manufacture gemstones, as well as means of identification. Each participant may bring along a gemstone or jade for identification.

這課程重點講解食物環境衞生署(食環署)在處理食肆牌照申請時的要求和程序。根據食肆牌照申請規定，食環署在處理食肆牌照申請時有一定的處理程序以及一系列的申請人須知事項。政府的其他部門包括屋宇署、消防處、規劃署、地政署、機電工程署和環保署等，對申請場所內的走火通道、消防設備、通風設備和廢水排放等都有嚴格要求。導師會就這各方面一一詳細解述。

假如你對建築模型製作感興趣，本課程正是不二之選。課程內容包括：簡介利用板材（咭紙或木材）製作建築模型的方法，認識各種模型製作技巧以展示真實建築效果和模型顏色運用，都是課程的教學重點。學生將於課堂期間，親自完成缩尺建築物模型。

本課程將提供模型製作所需的材料。