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]

• Architectural history
• 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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