DESN 105 - Architectural Design I

1. Identify the distinguishable design characteristics of the significant architectural styles in the history of Western civilization. [a,g]
2. Comprehend and discuss the purpose and need for “facilities programming.” [a,d,f]
3. Develop sketches and diagrams that demonstrate problem solving of programmatic issues i.e., traffic flow, and material handling concepts. [a,c,e]
4. Create design studies and drawings utilizing the views known as the Plan, Section and Elevation of a building. [a,b,c]
5. Utilize fundamentals of formal conceptual relationships, design methodology and design process. [a,b,c,e]
6. Develop basic spatial and compositional ideas introduced through the study of typology, diagrams, and a process of conceptualization. [a,b,c,e]
7. Demonstrate an ability to represent ideas in form and space, as a conceptual and cultural response to program, type, basic building construction, architectural language and design methods. [a,b,e]
8. Integrate history, theory, technology and structures to influence formal and conceptual design manifested in materials, details, language and imagery. [a,b,c,d,e,f]
9. Apply basic building codes in the context of social, political, civic and environmental responsibilities relative to our society. [b,d,f,h,i]
10. Develop and present oral presentations. [d,f,g]
11. Collaborate in a studio setting. [a,c,d,e,f,h,i]

Familiarization with construction systems

Characteristics of style

Precedents in architecture

Synthesis of form

Facilities programming

Spatial awareness

Design strategy and process

Composition

Elementary building systems and structure

Proportion

Hierarchy

Green Construction/LEED
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