ART 336 - From Caves to Condos:The History of Housing Design

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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This course provides an introduction to the history of housing design, particularly those design traditions which have influenced contemporary American housing. It examines ancient, pre-modern, and modern housing types in rural, urban, and suburban settings. It considers vernacular, commercial, and architect-designed housing, both private and public. The course not only examines architectural styles and construction, but also addresses issues of class, gender, and politics as they relate to housing design. Prerequisite: ART 101, or ART 102, or permission of instructor. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Ms Stieber

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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