Search for design intelligence: A field study on the role of emotional intelligence in architectural design studios

Sajjad Nazidizaji, Ana Tomé, Francisco Regateiro

Front. Archit. Res. ›› 2014, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (4) : 413-423.

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Front. Archit. Res. ›› 2014, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (4) : 413-423. DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2014.08.005
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Search for design intelligence: A field study on the role of emotional intelligence in architectural design studios

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The design studio is the core of the architecture curriculum. Interpersonal interactions have a key role during the processes of design and critique. The influence of emotional intelligence (EQ) on interpersonal communication skills has been widely proven. This study examines the correlation between EQ and architectural design competence. To achieve this, 78 architecture students were selected via a simple random sampling method and tested using an EQ test questionnaire developed by Bradbury and Greaves (2006). The scores of five architectural design studio courses (ADS-1, ADS-2, ADS-3, ADS-4, and ADS-5) were used as indicators of the progress in design of the students. Descriptive and inferential statistics methods were both employed to analyze the research data. The methods included correlation analysis, mean comparison t-test for independent samples, and single sample t-test. Findings showed no significant relationship between EQ and any of the indicators.

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Emotional intelligence (EQ) / Architectural education / Design competence / Design studio

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Sajjad Nazidizaji, Ana Tomé, Francisco Regateiro. Search for design intelligence: A field study on the role of emotional intelligence in architectural design studios. Front. Archit. Res., 2014, 3(4): 413‒423 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2014.08.005

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