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Mar 18, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ADS 211 Architectural Design I Credits: (4)
This course requires students to apply their knowledge of design concepts and design process to “real-life” design problems. Site context and conceptualization, programming, space planning, exterior/interior aesthetics, fenestration, finishes, furniture, structure, and design development will be explored. Experimentation with sustainable design principles, space, form, light, and proportion will be stressed. Significant trends in interior architecture and architectural design, as practiced by recent leading designers will be discussed.3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week are required for this course. Prerequisite(s): ADS 112 and ADS 172 .
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and solve design problems by applying current architectural and interior design principles.
- Learn to research and critically think to generate an individually conceptualized design response to a design problem.
- Examine sustainable design solutions based on programming and site context.
- Evaluate design elements incorporated into design decisions including form, space, structure, fenestration, lighting, furnishings, and finishes.
- Create well-crafted presentation materials using 2D and 3D presentation techniques.
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