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integrated into the practice of designing
an architectural studio project
based on reinforced concrete as the
structural material. (3-0-3) (N)
ARCH 403, 404
Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems for
Architects I, II
Selection and design of building support
systems: heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, water supply, sanitary
and storm drainage, power distribution,
lighting, communications, and
vertical transportation. Systems are
analyzed for their effect on building
form, construction cost and operating
efficiency. ARCH 403 is prerequisite
for ARCH 404. (3-0-3); (3-0-3)
ARCH 408
Freehand Drawing
A multi-purpose drawing course offering
students a chance to develop onsite
sketching skills and creative
expression in drawing through a combination
of sketching field trips and
in-class drawing assignments. (0-3-3)
ARCH 409
Advanced Freehand Drawing
Advanced development of freehand
drawing skills in various mediums;
still life, human figure, the natural
and built environment; studio and
field settings. Prerequisite: ARCH
110, ARCH 408 or permission of the
instructor. (0-3-3)
ARCH 413
Architectural Practice
Lectures and practical problems
dealing with specifications, specification
writing, administration of construction,
contracts, building law, and
professional practice. (3-0-3) (C)
ARCH 414
Professional Practice: Building Case Studies
Case study analysis of buildings,
including the design process, building
detailing, construction methods, government
regulation, owner satisfaction
and post-construction forensics. (3-0-
3) (C)
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ARCH 417, 418
Architecture VII, VIII
Structure as an architectural factor;
space as an architectural problem;
proportion as a means of architectural
expression; the expressive value of
materials; painting and sculpture in
their relationship to architecture.
Application of principles in comprehensive
projects involving program,
site, and code analysis. Prerequisites:
ARCH 305, ARCH 306. ARCH 417 is
a prerequisite for ARCH 418.
(0-12-6); (0-12-6)
ARCH 419, 420
Architecture IX, X
These studios represent the most
extended and developed exercises in
macro planning issues. First priority
is given to the urgent needs of our
environment such as housing, schools
or community buildings for urban
centers; projects reinforce the entire
curriculum, emphasizing complex
relationships of buildings in an
urban landscape taking all factors
into consideration. Students increase
their ability to make value judgments,
and learn to critically review,
test and improve conventional concepts
of architecture relative to current
demands placed upon the profession.
These studios also offer students
a variety of possible specialization
topics. (0-12-6); (0-12-6)
ARCH 421, 422
Energy Conscious Design I, II
The application of energy conservation
methods and renewable energy
sources, such as wind power and passive
solar systems, will be examined
in the development of building energy
budgets for a variety of building
types. ARCH 421 is a prerequisite for
ARCH 422. (3-0-3); (3-0-3)
ARCH 423
Architectural Programming
Study of the principles of problem
definition, problem solving and decision
making in the process of design.
Specific research methods are
reviewed, including those with computer-aided
data collection potential.
Coursework includes: identification
of client/project requirements and
constraints; development of a build-
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ing/project program; cost analysis;
development of relevant design
options; and presentation skills
development. (3-0-3) (C)
ARCH 424
Architectural Construction Management
A survey of the techniques and procedures
of construction management as
it relates to architectural practice.
The organization of the building team,
the collaborative design process, cost
control, project scheduling, purchasing,
accounting and field supervision
are described and documented. (3-0-3)
ARCH 426
Computer-Aided Design in Practice
This course reviews drafting, modeling
and rendering computer hardware
and software used in the practice of
architectural design. Design and management
issues are explored with the
extensive use of PC CAD systems.
Prerequisite: ARCH 125. (2-1-3)
ARCH 427
Digital Architectural Media II
A review of 3-D modeling concepts,
computer-aided rendering concepts,
and methods in the development of
architectural design. Extensive use of
PC CAD software is expected.
Prerequisite: ARCH 125, ARCH 426,
AutoCAD or consent of instructor.
(3-0-3)
ARCH 428
3-D Animation in CAD Presentations
Review 3-D modeling concepts for
animation, preparing camera movements,
lighting conditions, special
effects, and the digital editing of animation
sequences. Extensive use of
PC animation and editing software.
Prerequesite: ARCH 427. (1-4-3)
ARCH 429
Digital Form Generation
Review programming in CAD systems;
programming basics in AutoCAD,
extensive creation of 2-D and 3-D
objects, data interrogation, manipulation,
and extraction, and 2-D and
3-D parametric- and rule-based design.
Investigation of form creation, based
on mathematical relationships and
random generation. Prerequisite:
ARCH 427. (1-3-3)
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