Course Overview
This studio course permits students to experience the challenges and rewards of integrated design. Projects involve the synthesis of various applied architectural and engineering concepts dealing with architecture, structure and building systems. Students will apply sustainable design principles to schematic design and pursue unprecedented building performance levels, working independently, in teams and with consultants to achieve environmentally responsible and regenerative designs.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
- Adopt an integrated design process throughout the project.
- Integrate the requirements of architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems in the design process.
- Outline individual building systems/components according to their purpose, basic function, nature and characteristics.
- Justify which systems are required in a building project, in relation to local environmental requirements.
- Evaluate design options according to sustainable design principles.
- Interpret performance indicators in critiquing design solutions.
- Design and document an introductory project at various scales.
- Develop an architectural language through the use of space, structure, materials, technology and construction.
- Engage in critique and incorporate feedback.
- Conclude the project through independent and team work.
- Make a professional and informative project proposal through graphic and oral presentation(s).
Effective as of Fall 2018
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