Architecture
Design studio at the center, with history, theory, structures, building technology, environmental systems, codes and professional practice, ending in a thesis.
- Years
- 5
- Courses
- 37
- Credits
- 111
- Ready now
- 3
This program follows the structure of a five-year NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-100 | Design Studio I: Foundations | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-110 | Drawing and Representation | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-120 | History of Architecture I: Ancient to Renaissance | 3 | In development |
| WRIT-101 | Academic Writing | 3 | In development |
| MATH-100 | Calculus I | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-101 | Design Studio II: Space and Form | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-121 | History of Architecture II: Baroque to Modern | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-130 | Introduction to Building Technology | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-130 | Mechanics | 3 | Ready |
| VIS-101 | Visual Design and Composition | 3 | Ready |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-200 | Design Studio III: Site and Program | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-210 | Digital Design and BIM | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-230 | Structures for Architects I | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-240 | Building Materials and Assemblies | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-201 | Design Studio IV: Housing | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-220 | Contemporary Architecture and Theory | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-231 | Structures for Architects II | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-250 | Environmental Systems I: Climate, Light and Sound | 3 | In development |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-300 | Design Studio V: Urban Building | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-310 | Building Envelope and Detailing | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-320 | Environmental Systems II: HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-340 | Urban Design and Landscape | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-301 | Design Studio VI: Comprehensive Design | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-330 | Building Codes, Accessibility and Life Safety | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-350 | Sustainable and Regenerative Design | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-450 | Heritage Conservation and Adaptive Reuse | 3 | In development |
Year 4
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-400 | Design Studio VII: Integrated Design | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-420 | Construction Documents and Specifications | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-440 | Architecture, Culture and Community | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-510 | Advanced Building Performance and Simulation | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-401 | Design Studio VIII: Public Building | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-410 | Professional Practice | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-430 | Project Delivery and Construction Administration | 3 | In development |
Year 5
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-500 | Thesis Studio I: Research and Proposal | 3 | In development |
| ARCH-520 | Practice Management and Entrepreneurship | 3 | In development |
| CIV-450 | Construction Management | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-501 | Thesis Studio II: Design | 3 | In development |