Architecture Program Report Master of Architecture - Roger Williams ...
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are focused on increasing <strong>Architecture</strong> Library space in conjunction with the creation <strong>of</strong> a gathering<br />
space for the new Community Partnerships Center, including establishing the Archive <strong>of</strong> Rhode<br />
Island <strong>Architecture</strong> (ARIA) in conjunction with AIA Rhode Island. In the current economic climate, it is<br />
hoped that linking the expansion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Architecture</strong> Library with the development <strong>of</strong> a gathering<br />
space for the pr<strong>of</strong>essional community will help leverage outside funding for the combined project.<br />
The university is actively pursuing this option, including the establishment <strong>of</strong> ARIA and provisions for<br />
elevator access within the <strong>Architecture</strong> Library. We will certainly have more information and progress<br />
on this item when the Visiting Team comes in Spring 2012.<br />
c. Life Safety Principles<br />
2006 NAAB Visiting Team <strong>Report</strong>: “Life Safety principles are generally covered satisfactorily in<br />
coursework, however, studio work <strong>of</strong>ten resulted in inadequate or inappropriate egress.”<br />
Progress Since the 2006 Visit:<br />
Improved coverage was addressed in revised course syllabi and assignments in Architectural Design<br />
Studios at the Core + Advanced levels from Fall 2006 onward in:<br />
1) Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Architecture</strong> program (last graduating class 2009):<br />
• in required Design Studios at the Core Level<br />
Arch 213 Architectural Design Core Studio III<br />
• in required Design Studios at the Advanced Level<br />
Arch 514 Independent Project Design Studio<br />
2) BS/<strong>Master</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Architecture</strong> dual degree program<br />
• in required Design Studios at the Core Level<br />
Arch 213 Architectural Design Core Studio III<br />
Arch 313 Architectural Design Core Studio V<br />
• in required Design Studios at the Advanced Level<br />
Arch 513 Comprehensive Project Design Studio<br />
The NAAB Response to <strong>Roger</strong> <strong>Williams</strong> University’s 2007 Annual <strong>Report</strong> found this condition<br />
“satisfied, with no further reporting required”, based on information we provided in the Annual <strong>Report</strong><br />
process.<br />
Since 2009, we have introduced Life Safety principles earlier in the Design Core Studio sequence<br />
and have found this to improve student attention to this important issue.<br />
d. Student Site Analysis/Environmental Orientation<br />
2006 NAAB Visiting Team <strong>Report</strong>: “Student site analysis consistently demonstrates sensitivity to<br />
context, social concerns and physical terrain. However, the team is concerned that site analysis <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
failed to include environmental orientation as it relates to building design.”