건축디자인 도구로써 기후 메타데이터 적용에 관한 연구

건축디자인 도구로써 기후 메타데이터 적용에 관한 연구

Applying Climate Metadata in Architectural Design

As the environmental impact of the built environment continues to grow, the architectural field has increasingly adopted technological innovations to promote sustainability. Integrating performance-based design (PBD) methodologies into architectural education helps cultivate professionals who can understand and apply the complex relationship between architecture and the environment. This study explores the role of climate metadata and PBD as essential decision-making tools in architectural design and examines methods for their integration into educational curricula.

Grounded in environmental analysis tools and PBD principles, it reviews existing case studies to identify limitations and propose improved instructional frameworks. The research combines theoretical and historical instruction, hands-on training in environmental analysis and computational tools, and their application in real-world pilot projects.

Student outcomes were analyzed based on project scale, design processes, and decision-making approaches. The findings highlight the effectiveness of PBD methodologies in architectural education and their potential for broader application. By establishing a framework for integrating climate metadata and performance-based approaches, this study provides a foundation for future advancements in architectural pedagogy, adaptable to diverse teaching environments and methodologies.

Kim, Seungil, Hwang, Gwangeun and Kim Dongil. (2025). Applying Climate Metadata in Architectural Design - Focusing on Insights From Performance-based Educational Case Studies -. Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea, 41(4), 165-174.

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Energy and Form

This course aims to investigate the continuing advancement of computational processes in architecture in practice. The topics are presented as both a technical and intellectual exploration of formal, spatial, construction, and ecological potentials. The primary role of the workshop is the theoretical and practical development of generative computational design processes during both the conceptual design and construction phases, allowing for the integral use of computer-controlled manufacturing processes in this design system.

The latter part of this course is critically review computational design towards a more challenging and self-demanding commitment to physical and environmental constraints as a fabrication stage. The first half of the course integrates theory and practical exercises on the relationship between architecture, the environment, and environmental data-driven form-finding optimization in the digital environment. In the latter part of the course, students apply this knowledge to design on actual sites and progress with facade-related design through simulation and physical model fabrication.

Year : 2024

Project Director : Dongil Kim (I.f CDL / KHU)

Student : Kim Taewon, Saddiq Ur Rehman, Emilie Sayag / Syed Haseeb Shah, Kim DongYoung, Yang Yupeng / Kim Seungil, Lee Dongheon, Hwang Gwangeun / Kim Taehyeon, Ryu Jinsan, Han Jongpyo

Annex Louver Optimization

The design of the new annex for the College of Engineering at Kyung Hee University is a thoughtful response to both the legacy of the existing Engineering Hall and the evolving needs of the university community. Originally constructed in the 1980s as the first building on the International Campus, the existing Engineering Hall is characterized by its U-shaped layout and the central sloped courtyard that has long served as an open space for leisure, relaxation, and interaction among students and faculty. The new annex aims to respect and enhance this historical context while introducing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research and educational facilities. The design takes into account the sloped lawn, a significant part of the campus landscape, by integrating it into the new structure as an active and versatile courtyard. This space not only preserves the original function of the area as a communal gathering place but also reinterprets it to accommodate modern needs.

In planning the annex, careful consideration was given to maintaining harmony with the existing Engineering Hall. The new structure addresses the height difference between the front and rear of the site, creating a seamless connection that enhances the overall campus experience. The annex is conceived as a symbol of the university’s commitment to innovation, serving as a bridge between tradition and the future of education and research.

Year: 2024

Location : Yongin, Korea

Size : 3,348 m²

Status : Proposal

Type : Building Skin

Project Director :

Dongil Kim (I.f CDL)

Principal Researcher

Seungil Kim, Gwangeun Hwang (I.f CDL)