- Design Studio I Units: 6

Catalog description

This course is the first true architectural design studio in the curriculum with a focus on building tectonics including the introduction of integrating structural principles, material properties, and building systems into the design process. Students will investigate how the assembly and articulation of building components inform spatial and formal outcomes. Emphasis is placed on precedent analysis, basic code compliance, site-responsive design strategies, and concept development. Learning experiences are enhanced through required field trips and critique sessions, some of which may occur outside scheduled class hours and at the student's expense.