DESN 105Architectural Design I

Catalog

PREREQUISITES: DESN 101, Introduction to Design Technology. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Presents a history and survey of architecture and focuses on creative design of buildings in a studio environment. Covers problems of site analysis, facilities programming, space planning, conceptual design, proper use of materials, selection of structure and construction techniques. Develops presentation drawings, and requires oral presentations and critiques. Generation of form and space is addressed through basic architectural theory, related architectural styles, design strategies, and a visual representation of the students design process.