Technology
211 Materials and Methods of Building Construction (3, Fa) Basic considerations and design implications of the problem of determination of the materials and the construction details and processes for buildings. Prerequisite: ARCH 102abL or departmental approval.
213ab Building Structures and Seismic Design (3-3, FaSp) a: Investigation and design of simple elements and systems for building structures; applied mechanics, strength of materials, structural investigation as a design tool. b: Investigation and design of structure systems: their resistance to seismic and wind forces and integration with architectural design for synergy of form and structure. Prerequisite: ARCH 211; recommended preparation PHYS 125 and MATH 108. Schierle.
215 Design for the Thermal and Atmospheric Environment (3, Fa) Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the thermal and atmospheric environment; passive solar systems, mechanical control systems. Schiler.
220x The Architect's Sketchbook (2, FaSp) The architect's sketchbook as a portable laboratory for perceiving and documenting space introduces the study of the built environment. On-site sessions develop drawing, observation, and visualization skills. Not for professional elective credit for architecture majors. Staff
313 Design of Building Structures (3, Fa) Problems and processes of design of building structures; structural investigation for design; codes and standards; design of elements and systems of wood, steel, masonry, and concrete for gravity and lateral loads. Prerequisite: ARCH 213ab. Schierle.
315 Design for the Luminous and Sonic Environment (3, Sp) Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the luminous and sonic environment. Schiler.
411 Architectural Technology (3, Sp) Architectural design considered as a technological problem; influence of technology on design; buildings as integrated sets of subsystems. Prerequisite: ARCH 313, ARCH 315. Staff.
412 Architecture Technology in Europe (3, Sp) Study of architectural technology of historic and significant contemporary buildings; the influence of technology on the evolution of architecture vocabulary, ordering principles, and spatial definition. (Milan/Como program only). Prerequisite: ARCH 213, ARCH 313. Schierle.
418 Designing with Natural Forces (3, Fa) Investigation of natural force effects and their relationships to architecture; laboratory work includes drawing, photography, model building and tests on models. Koenig.
511L Seminar: Building Systems (4, Fa) Advanced study of construction system development within the architectural design context; processes and issues of selection, evaluation, optimization, integration, design control, and innovation. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Staff.
513L Seminar: Advanced Structures (4, Fa) Issues and problems in the development of structural systems for buildings; design criteria, system choice, design development, optimi-zation, subsystem integration. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Schierle.
515L Seminar: Advanced Environmental Systems (4, Sp) A compressed course in design criteria and calculation methods for mechanical and passive solar systems (loads, plant system, duct, and storage sizing) and lighting and acoustics (CIE and IES methods, dBA and NC systems). Prerequisite: departmental approval. Schiler.
596 Building Science Thesis Preparation (1, Fa) Exploration of topics leading to the development of a thesis prospectus. Topics may be in the areas of building structures, seismic design, environmental control, passive and active energy, or other relevant topics.
613L Seminar: Structures Research (4, Fa) An overview of research topics in building structures; detailed investigation of selected major issues. Prerequisite: ARCH 513L. Schierle.
615L Seminar: Environmental Systems Research (4, Sp) A detailed examination of current issues in the thermal, acoustical, and radiant environment; recent developments in criteria, systems, controls, design tools and simulations; an understanding of the relationships between environmental factors, economics, and architectural goals. Prerequisite: ARCH 515L. Schiler.
692abzL Building Science Thesis (6-8-2-8, FaSpSm) Research and theses for the Master of Building Science degree. Credit on completion of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Prerequisite: ARCH 596.
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