PB(t)L: project based technology learning

Fact-based knowledge prevails in the teaching of technical subjects, but the professional practice of architecture requires that we give the same importance to know-how. This paper presents a proposal that seeks to emulate architectural practice by developing a project from the technical approach of four subjects: Geometry I (1 degrees), Installations I (2 degrees), Structures I (2 degrees) and Structures III (3 degrees). The proposal received funding thanks to the university's own teaching innovation grants. The project required students to design and calculate an ephemeral pavilion with a wooden structure. Working collaboratively and vertically, that is, in groups with at least one student from each subject, the final work was evaluated in the four participating subjects. The aim of this proposal was to increase the motivation of the students by making them see the connection between the knowledge of the technical subjects in an architectural project.