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  • 3.00 Credits

    This research seminar examines advances in the technologies that affect the practice of architecture. The course examines leading technologies, processes and applications and their role in building design and production. The course will navigate the broad and varied materials related to advanced technologies in architecture by focusing on specific application for specific projects. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    The study of empirical processes, the principles of project definition, research techniques, available tools, and administrative constraints that affect a design project. An understanding of the timing of the pre-design analysis and how this activity progresses throughout a project with an emphasis on client driven elements and the importance of building a relationship and understanding of all communications techniques with the client and review authorities. The class will utilize the resources available within the city to provide guest lecturer custom tailored to the project types contemplated in the student's studio or thesis program. The student's class project will be to create a comprehensive program or facets of a program suitable for use in their major studio or thesis project. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    Introduction to building materials through studio exercises exploring the physical properties and characteristics of wood, metal, masonry and concrete, with emphasis on their use and assembly. Initial abstract exercises sequentially introduce the basic architecture vocabulary, materials and principles, through analysis of historic precedents and materials research. Introduction of a basic building system utilizing a kit of parts investigation of load, span, enclosure and minimal program. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    The study and application of wood and masonry construction systems and their architectural expression. Studio exercises focus on the design and construction of small-scale structures. Study of major elements of a building from the roofing to design, the work will emphasize fundamental architectural issues: natural light, building orientation and protection from the elements. Further investigations of the manufacture, construction, assembly and historical development of wood and masonry as building materials. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    The development of architectural principles through the study and application of steel utilizing simple skeleton construction systems. Studio exercises focus on the design and construction of a small-scale steel structure, investigating material properties and architectural expression. Study investigates a coherent structural system and the computational definition of its members and their aesthetic consequences. The characteristics of steel, its manufacture, construction, assembly and historical development of its use will be covered. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    The development of architectural principle through the study and application of various concrete structural systems. Studio exercises focus on the design and construction of a medium-scale concrete structure. The properties of concrete, its characteristics, physical composition, manufacture, formwork design and construction, and historical development of its use as a building material will be covered. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    The development of a moderate-scale building with special emphasis on the formulation and articulation of space. Studio exercises focus on development of spatial mass and scale, structure as an architectural factor, proportion as means of architectural expression, lighting, program, display and the expressive value of materials. As a comprehensive building projects of a smaller scale, studio work covers a complete and expressive presentation of the project's intentions and its spatial and materials qualities. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 6.00 Credits

    The development of an architectural project with an emphasis on comprehensive building design: advanced site development, spatial relationships between interior and exterior landscape, zoning and code analysis, programming, and fully integrated building systems. Study focuses on environmental concerns in building design. Studio work includes acomprehensive set of architectural documents, articulated model, and architectural details representative of the building's concepts. 6. 000 Credit Hours 12. 000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio College of Architecture College Architecture Department Course Attributes: Lab Safety Instruction
  • 3.00 Credits

    Design criteria for achieving human performance goals in energy-efficient buildings, criteria for the exterior/interior environment, and criteria for architectural, mechanical, electrical and building system components. Building upon the fall course, various energy-conserving strategies shall be evaluated for achieving cost effective, energy-efficient design of a specific building type. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Architecture College Architecture Department
  • 3.00 Credits

    Design criteria for achieving human performance goals in energy-efficient buildings, criteria for the exterior/interior environment, and criteria for architectural, mechanical, electrical and building system components. Building upon the fall course, various energy-conserving strategies shall be evaluated for achieving cost effective, energy-efficient design of a specific building type. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Architecture College Architecture Department
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