Project Description

As part of requested campus improvements for a school in rural Songkhla, this project will explore water collection technologies to improve cleanliness for 200 young students. The design and construction of a new lavatory building will address campus circulation and sustainable water management practices. The project will begin with schematic design in Bangkok and result in a fully functional project by the end of July. INDA students will be directly involved with design development, detailing, and construction of the new structure in collaboration with the local community.

Project Information

Location โรงเรียนวัดทำนบตางหน อ. สิงหนคร สงขลา, Songkhla Province

Instructors  Kerrie Butts & Nilay Mistry

Course Duration June 13 - August 2, 2011

Course Credit and Enrollment Codes

Both Y2 & Y3 students participating in this project will receive General Education course credit for Creative and Critical Problem Solving (2541152) for 3 credits. Students still need to register for the appropriate Design/Build course listed below:

INDA Year 2 Design/Build (2541241)

INDA Year 3 Design/Build for Community (2541343)

Grading Criteria for Creative and Critical Problem Solving 
Attendance/Effort & Participation (graded weekly)       50%
Exercises                                                                     20%

Case Studies                                                                10%

Final Documentation                                                    20%

Transportation Options

AirAsia Bangkok to Hat Yai (4 x per day) 1,500 - 1,900 THB one way (1 hour)

Thai Airways Bangkok to Hat Yai (3 x per day) 3,000+ THB one way (1 hour)

State Railway of Thailand Bangkok to Hat Yai (1 x per day) 500 - 1,500 THB one way (14 hours)

Travel arrangements for students will be made as a group through the INDA office.

Accommodations in Songkhla 

Haad Kaew Resort 

163 Moo 1 Tambol Chingkoh, Amphur Sing-Nakorn, Songkhla

phone: (+66) 0 7433 1058

The Haad Kaew Resort is a well-equipped beachfront resort located approximately 7 km from the project site.  30-40 minutes from Hat Yai to Songkhla.

	Creative and Critical Problem Solving Course Syllabus 1.         Course Number                        2541152 2.         Course Credits                         3 (1-4-4) 3.         Course Title                             Creative and Critical Problem Solving 4.         Department                             Architecture (International Program)             Faculty                                     Architecture 5.         Semester                                 Summer 6.         Academic Year                         2010-2011 7.         Instructors                               Kerrie Butts and Nilay Mistry 8.         Condition 8.1 Prerequisite                           Consent of the instructor and INDA 9.         Course Status                          General education course for English and International Programs 10.       Curriculum                              Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design 11.       Degree                                    Undergraduate Student 12.       Number of class hour / week Varies, see course schedule (Total Lecture 16 hours, Class Activities 64 hours) 13.       Course Description     The course will provide an overview of human problems, from daily life to world problems, with emphasis on design and planning problem solving.   Problem types, conditions, and sources will be analyzed to identify problem-solving processes. Skills related to problem seeking, problem definitions;  positive attitudes for problem solving; symbiosis of creative and critical thinking in problem solving will be employed to real world problems through  the lenses of architectural construction and design. Students will investigate various approaches, viewpoints and techniques to problem solving, as well as pro-activeness and problem prevention in order  to develop problem solving skills through problem-based learning project such as exercises, workshops, construction and case studies. 14.       Course Outline   14.1. Practical Objectives: Upon completion of this course, each student shall be able to -apply techniques, tools, methods, thinking skills from this course to solve problems creatively and critically -improve creative thinking, to be open-minded to change and understand situations from different viewpoints. -develop critical thinking: deliberation (develop good arguments, pros and cons), formulate one’s opinion on a issue, and evaluate feasibility. The course also aims to instill in students self-motivated and self-directed learning and inquiry. 14.2. Learning Content See attached 14.3. Class activities / Method                     Lecture, exercises, Case studies, Design problems, Construction exercises 14.4. Communication Tools class notes, handouts, readings lectures, slideshow and video case study presentations workshop and group exercises Revised Schedule- 7 June 2011
	Team Members:
	1 Chain Mr. Attachai Luangamornlert Y3 2 Sunny Mr. Naphat Chongratanakul Y3 3 Namwan Ms. Kamkan Supabanpot Y3 4 Title Ms. Tadyanee Koranee Y3 5 Putt Ms. Napak Arunanondchai Y3 6 Marie Ms. Mariya Chusakulthanachai Y3 7 New Ms. Apanee Wongsakon Y3 8 Nat Ms. Natchaya Promsuwan Y3 9 Ice Ms. Natta Srivatanachai Y3 10 PanPan Ms. Panpailin Pipattanasakul Y3 11 Oom Ms. Sornsicha Tanoobun Y3 12 Niew Ms. Somruthai Vipaswatcharrayothin Y3 13 June Ms. Thiparat Santaannop Y3 14 Mild Ms. Thiranya Mitrakul Y3 15 Muang Mr. Witee Wisuthumporn Y3 16 Pang Ms.  Chanikarn   Opaspimoltum Y2 17 Am Ms. Parjaree   Manuch Y2 18 Pimpang Ms. Pimpang   Nateejarurat Y2 19 Eve Ms. Wannarot   Chantarasak Y2 20 Fah Ms. Yanisa   Sakulchaivanich Y2 21 Ja Mr. Krit   Chatikavanij Y2 22 Art Mr. Thanaboon   Manomaisantiphap Y2 23 Andres Mr. Andres Brillembourg USA