Architecture

College of Design, Construction and Planning

An introductory course interfacing communication skills with design thinking. Emphasis is on the awareness and understanding of basic organization ideas in design.

An analysis course that uses the study of architectural precedent as a foundation for the development of communication and design skills.

A general survey of social, political and cultural factors which have generated art and architecture. (H, I) GR-E†

A review of the buildings and architects of modern and postmodern culture. (H, I)

Introduction to computer-aided design programs currently utilized by professional practices.

A critical study of the processes that influence the form and image of architecture, with an emphasis on an understanding of ordering principles and concepts of how space and architecture systems are interrelated. (H)

Studio course explores the influence of history and culture on design decision-making.

Context is explored as a generator of architectural design ideas. Contemporary cultural influences also are examined and incorporated in the design process.

The nature of materials used in construction. Criteria for evaluation and selection related to design decision-making.

Introduction to the processes and techniques of photography as a medium for architectural documentation.

Continued investigation of computer-aided design programs currently utilized by professional practices.

Special studies in architecture adjusted to individual needs of undergraduate students.

Architectural design and its relationship to regional contectural influences are investigated through a range of projects which vary in scale and complexity.

Architectural design within a large scale urban context. Theory, methodology, and evolution of urban form in response to social, cultural, economic and technological forces.

Methods of assembling and selecting materials; detailed systems of construction will be investigated.

A foundation course that investigates principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces; consider structural layout, load distribution, and preliminary design techniques; and examines contemporary structural systems through case studies emphasizing trussed, framed, funicular and shell structural systems.

Principles and practices relating to control of the thermal/atmospheric environment and to plumbing in buildings.

Introduction to a variety of design techniques, including design theory, three-dimensional development and spatial relationships.

Continuation of Core Studio 1 with increased emphasis on manipulation of architectural elements.

Studio projects related to program development, structural integration, energy analysis and introduction to mechanical integration systems.

Continuation of Core Studio 3 with increased emphasis on complex building types.

An investigation of the theoretical, historical and ideological ideas in architecture that took place during the early decades of the twentieth century.

Emphasis on the notion of control over architectural design processes in order to arrive at solutions that respond to needs through the appropriate use of program development and construction technology. This term emphasizes the complete building as a final product, and focuses on the urban and suburban housing project.

Architecture design focus on architectural detail and articulation. An investigation of landscape provides the context for this study.

Fundamentals of architectural lighting, acoustics, electrical power distribution and building communications.

Provides an awareness of curriculum development, project preparation, program/project presentation, constructive criticism and evaluation techniques.