This studio will provide a model for the entire building design process from programming to construction documentation. This model will call for design excellence and integrity at every phase in the design of a single public building, pursued throughout the course of the semester with a focus on simple, direct, and elegant design solutions. Graduate students in this studio must be able to comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems and materials, and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions. Additionally the impact of such decisions on the environment must be well considered.

Students are required to take one of three environmental systems: Illumination and Thermal Comfort.

Elective seminars and workshops are 3-credit classes investigating architectural issues through critical reading, thorough research, student discussions, and scholarly production. Contemporary architectural issues are addressed through a wide range of sites, design processes, climates, representation methods, programs, and thematic interests. While some courses are recurring, many topics change every semester. Recent course topics include ecological technology, inflatable architecture, contemporary cinema, parametric surfacing techniques, urban design, digital design techniques, contemporary architectural theory and more. Students can choose from these offerings and customize a particular curricular pathway through the architecture program.

Intermediate concepts and methods of architectural design relevant to contemporary theory and practice.
Elective studios are a form of creative project-based research. Contemporary architectural issues are addressed through a wide range of sites, design processes, climates, representation methods, programs, and thematic interests. While some courses are recurring, many topics change every semester. Students can choose from these offerings and customize a particular curricular pathway through the architecture program. Recent course topics include brownfield sites, thermal form, community advocacy, museum curation, historic preservation, urban stormwater programming, speculative detailing, hip-hop music, and more.

This course is intended to give you an introduction to the legal and business aspects of architectural practice. While this encompasses a broad range of topics, the course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the legal basis for architectural practice, the role of architects in the design and construction process, architectural leadership in the design and construction industry, the business aspects of architectural practice including firm management, and the critical thinking skills necessary to run a successful practice.

Elective seminars and workshops are 3-credit classes investigating architectural issues through critical reading, thorough research, student discussions, and scholarly production. Contemporary architectural issues are addressed through a wide range of sites, design processes, climates, representation methods, programs, and thematic interests. While some courses are recurring, many topics change every semester. Recent course topics include ecological technology, inflatable architecture, contemporary cinema, parametric surfacing techniques, urban design, digital design techniques, contemporary architectural theory and more. Students can choose from these offerings and customize a particular curricular pathway through the architecture program.