ARCHITECTURAL THINKING

CIVENGR 250

Development of precise standards of drawing and the history and techniques of descriptive and analytical drawing.

CIVENGR 451

Introduction to building design, its methods, tools and processes and the interface with other professionals in building design and construction. Buildings as an integrated system of components, assemblies and sub-systems, including: structure, enclosure, internal finish and furnishing, circulation, conveyance and mechanical systems. Pragmatic design elements that make a project sustainable, energy efficient and comfortable, including; fenestration options, daylighting, passive heating and cooling, energy efficiency and other lower impact approaches identified in LEED standards.

CIVENGR 152

Survey and application of twentieth century design techniques in architecture.

CIVENGR 151

Introduction to architecture and architectural making. 2D and 3D form and space tested through the theoretical, pragmatic, and contextual issues that influence architecture.

CIVENGR 150

A survey of architectural design theory through research analysis and criticism of works and ideas of significant architects and architectural theorists.