ARCH 470 - Architectural Design VI

Credit Hours: 6
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 12

Prerequisite(s): ARCH 430

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

In this second advanced design studio, students will develop an architectural project that synthesizes the architectural, structural, mechanical, regulatory, and conceptual concepts learned over the previous semesters in response to an architectural design brief. This semester long project will be prepared with a clear design intent, be thoughtfully organized, technically proficient, and link theory to practice.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

1. Professionally communicate by writing, speaking and creating clear and accurate presentation graphics and architectural orthographic drawings.

2. Develop projects and problem solve using the iterative design processes.

3. Create designs that meet aesthetic goals, enhances human experience and improve the site and community they are built in.

4. Formulate comprehensive design solutions that incorporate user requirements, technical details and sustainable solutions in an integrated manner.