Architecture 2

Description: Students will gain real life experience working with a client outside of the classroom to design a residential structure. The design project will demonstrate a student's understanding of form versus function as it applies to building design such as room layout and location, and visual balance. Understanding of modern construction practices will also be evident in the design project.

What is this class

Type: Elective- Partially Fulfills Fine/Practical Arts Requirement

Notes: Students can take this course multiple times

Prerequisite: Architecture 1.

Course Objectives:

To successfully interview a client and assess their needs.
To demonstrate the ability to compromise with a client and clearly explain their house design.
To apply design and engineering principles to residential construction while balancing form and function.
To develop skills to graphically and orally present ideas.
To gain an in-depth understanding of the REVIT program.
To gain insight into the architectural engineering, construction, and design methods of modern house design.
To show understanding of current green and environmental building design.

Expectations: Students will complete blog assignments and a series of hands-on, researched based projects as assigned by the teacher. Oral, visual, and written presentations will be part of course work. A final packet consisting of a completed residential house design project will demonstrate the work done throughout the semester and may be used to apply to colleges in the fields of engineering, art, and architecture.