ARCH 434M - Materials Research Seminar

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

In coordination with the Materials Center and its development of a materials database, this course seeks to provide methodologies for searching for new or unfamiliar materials for design projects, evaluating those materials for sustainability and then using a selection of those materials in an installation at the Sam Fox School. Students begin by researching a selection of materials of their choosing; they collect samples of these materials and record their method of material search, evaluating their process of selection in the context of the design of materials, in addition to references of notable precedents. Students also evaluate materials for workability. The final third of the semester is spent employing a selection of materials in group projects that result in installations in the Sam Fox School. The course is organized into lectures and working sessions. There are a number of guest lecturers. Grades are determined based upon attendance, materials research, and the final design project. Attendance is extremely important and missing class (without a legitimate excuse) directly affects your grade.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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