ARCH A185 - Environmental Design Systems

Institution:

Orange Coast College

Subject:

Architecture

Description:

This intermediate design course focuses on the environmental, cultural, and physical forces that effect architecture. Students will research and utilize design approaches and building components/systems that respond to human needs and the natural and built environments. Study topics will include site design and cultural context, environmental/climate responsive approaches to design, maintaining structural design integrity, incorporating life safety and access, and ecologically minded approaches to design. PREREQUISITE: Architectural Technology A180. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.orangecoastcollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(714) 432-5072

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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