- Integrated Design Studio I Units: 6

Catalog description

An advanced studio that challenges students to engage with complex, large-scale architectural and urban design projects through the lens of regional identity and place-making. Focusing on the unique cultural, sociopolitical, and geographical conditions of Northern Nevada and California, students will investigate how history, environment, and community values can shape the built environment. The course emphasizes integrative design thinking of architectural form, urban systems, and regional context while addressing issues such as resource stewardship and resilience in the face of environmental change.