ARC 607 - Advanced Architectural Design Studio
Habitation + Housing. This advanced design studio addresses the complex interrelationships of a building, its context, and the defined program of housing. Through precedent research, key readings, typological studies and urban analysis, students will engage a critical discourse on the history and potential futures of architecture for domestic habitation. Exercises will focus on the application of material languages and material assemblies into the construction of buildings, as well as the interaction of buildings with people, climate resources and culture.
ARC 608 - Integrated Architecture Design Studio
Advanced Design Studio focusing on skills associated with making integrated architectural design decisions across multiple systems. Design decisions within a complex architectural project will focus on the consideration and broad integration of environmental stewardship, technical documentation, accessibility, site conditions, life safety, environmental systems, structural systems, and building envelope systems and assemblies.
ARC 610 - Architecture Design Degree Project
The Architecture Design Degree Project takes one of three forms: 1) an individual design thesis on a topic selected and developed by the student through rigorous research, or 2) a directed design research group or 3), or a Vertical Studio. Individual thesis is an opportunity for each student, working with a faculty advisor, to define an individual position with regard to the discipline of Architecture. In contrast, design research groups are led by faculty, and address relevant architectural questions through the lens of the faculty's areas of expertise. All graduating students will be required to present their Degree Project, comprising research, analysis and creative work, through a juried review.
