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ARCH 3070 Foundations in Design Practices
Fall 2022

This course will introduce a range of design practices with the goal of establishing a set of skills necessary for addressing complex design challenges in the subsequent Design Thinking Studios. …

2.4
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2.7
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3.69
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ARCH 3071 Design Practices Lab
Fall 2022

This course is a required, one-credit lab that is coordinated with Arch 3070 and consists of workshops and tutorials to facilitate the development of skills necessary for students in the …

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3.80
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ARCH 3120 Theories of Architecture
Fall 2026

This class examines major themes & methodologies found in or taken up by twentieth century architectural theory. The course considers architecture through a wider set of cultural studies that include …

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3.46
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ARCH 3203 Design Logics
Fall 2021

We will explore the logic model as a theoretical framework for understanding the health impact of the built environment as the basis for evidence-based practices of design. The logic model …

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ARCH 3240 Introduction to Structural Design
Fall 2026

A first course in structures for undergraduates to develop analytic and critical skills through both mathematical and visual investigation. Topics include statics, mechanics of materials, computer-based structural analysis, and the …

4.1
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3.3
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3.37
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ARCH 3260 Building Matters
Spring 2026

Explores and evaluates the properties of basic building materials and construction assemblies. Introduces building construction from a variety of viewpoints, with emphasis on ecological thinking in architectural decision-making. Students will …

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3.52
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ARCH 3274 Parametric Structural Design
Spring 2021

New integration of structural analysis into standard design software links design with immediate analysis and feedback, allowing architects to extend their structural intuition. This course covers basic structural systems, their …

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3.90
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ARCH 3500 Special Topics in Architecture
Fall 2022

Topical offerings in architecture.

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3.71
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ARCH 4010 Research Studio
Fall 2026

This studio course emphasizes conceptualization and synthesis of complex programs in contemporary contexts at multiple scales.Prerequisite: ARCH 3020

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3.59
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ARCH 4011 Design Thinking Studio III
Fall 2024

This is a studio based course on Architectural design thinking with a focus on creative approaches to analyzing and solving diverse problems.Prerequisite: ARCH 3021

3.0
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4.0
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3.52
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ARCH 4020 Advanced Design Research Studio
Spring 2026

Students pursue a semester long advanced design project. Prerequisite: ARCH 4010.

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3.63
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ARCH 4021 Ind Design Thinking Research Studio
Spring 2022

This is a studio based course on Architectural design thinking with a focus on creative approaches to analyzing and solving diverse problems. Prerequisite: ARCH 3011/3021

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3.18
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ARCH 4100 Independent Design Research (Thesis) Seminar
Fall 2026

Architectural research methods are introduced and applied to the development of an undergraduate thesis in Architecture. Students develop and investigate research questions, research methods, and data sources.

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3.68
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ARCH 4500 Special Topics in Architecture
Spring 2026

Topical offerings in architecture. For a one-page course description and recommended baseline academic experience, please be in touch with the faculty member or academic advisor.

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3.63
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ARCH 4820 Teaching Experience
Fall 2022

Selected students lead a seminar (of 8 to 10 younger students each) for 'Lessons of the Lawn' and 'Lessons in Making.' All student assistants attend class lectures (for a second …

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3.97
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ARCH 4821 Research Experience
Fall 2024

Student will engage with faculty on selected topics in Architecture Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

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3.96
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ARCH 4993 Independent Study
Fall 2026

Independent research on topics selected by individual students in consultation with a faculty advisor

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4.00
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ARCH 4995 Independent Design Research (Thesis) Studio
Spring 2026

Independent Design Research Studio for 4th year students in their final year. Prerequisite: ARCH 4010 and ARCH 4100, permission of the chair.

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3.63
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ARCH 5010 Introduction to Architecture
Summer 2022

This studio-based course introduces students to foundational elements and methods of architectural design and representation. The course provides incoming M.Arch students the basic skills required for the successful completion of …

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ARCH 5020 Introduction to Design Visualization
Summer 2022

A complimentary workshop to the studio component, this course introduces students to foundational concepts and techniques of architectural visualization and its relation to software and digital technologies.

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