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ARH 215 Design Studio 3

Credits: (4)

This is the second design studio for Architectural design. Students are expected to apply knowledge of design concepts and design process to “real-life” design problems. Programming, aesthetics of interior spaces, context, fenestration, materials, furniture, structure, and design development will be explored. Experimentation with space, form, light, and proportion will be stressed. Significant trends in architectural design, as practiced by recent leading designers, will be discussed. This class meets 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ARH 111 /IND 111 ,ARH 120 /IND 120 , andARH 171 /IND 171 , or permission of department.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply the design process.
  2. Apply design principles in solving “real-life” design problems utilizing current architectural and interior styles and philosophies.
  3. Identify design considerations including: program, context, user need, and functionality.
  4. Effectively use the following elements of design: form, space, structure, materials, fenestration, lighting (natural/artificial), furnishings and finishes.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to create a well-crafted presentation using manual and digital 2D and 3D presentation techniques.