87 courses with the subject ARCH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Introduces basic architectural design principles. Elementary concepts of space, surface and form will be explored through investigation of abstract and applied design projects explored in two and three- dimensional abstract exercises. Exercises incorporate heightened observational analysis and graphic skills.
Investigates basic architectural design principles that emphasize the inter-relationship between the scale of the human body and its movement within three-dimensional space. Design exercises will advance the understanding of the design process, development of a conceptual idea and a higher-level graphic and oral presentation.
Historical survey of architecture from prehistory through today drawn from around the globe (and from Philadelphia) that considers broadly applicable topics including style, material, construction, and function. Intended for non-majors as an introduction to architecture and urbanism.
This survey course examines the evolution of architectural and urban thought, form, space, and structure in light of changing human values and institutions. Particular attention is paid to materials, meaning, and use. It explores global built environments from the prehistoric era through the early Medieval period (9th century CE) in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
This survey course examines the evolution of architectural and urban thought and form in light of changing human values and institutions, with particular attention paid to materials, technology, meaning, and use. It explores global built environments from the early Medieval period (9th century CE) through the 18th century in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
This survey course examines the evolution of architectural and urban thought and form in light of changing human values and institutions, with particular attention paid to materials, technology, meaning, and use. It explores global modern built environments from the 18th century through the 21st century in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australasia, and Africa.
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of building technology with exposure to materials, structure and building systems that are frequently used in building construction. Provides a framework for the exploration of construction in the context of design.
Further exploration of materials, structure and building systems and their influence on passive systems and sustainable design principles. Begins the development of systematic thinking regarding architectural technology.
Introduction to the technical building analysis including the organizing principles for materials, structure and systems. Includes envelope assembly, thermal comfort, structural and passive building systems.
Introduces basic architectural design principles. Elementary concepts of space, surface and form will be explored in two and three dimensional abstract exercises. Exercises incorporate observational analysis and graphic skills.
Transitions from abstract design principles to simple architectural exercises, considering function, scale, user and ordering strategies in relation to form-making in three-dimensional space. Exercises heighten observation and graphic skills while developing an architectural vocabulary.
Focuses on a series of basic architectural problems developed around issues of context and material use in relationship to the organization of space and human activity. Design exercises will cultivate the design process through developing a conceptual idea through graphic and oral communication.
Architectural engineering majors only. Covers basic design principles using three-dimensional abstract and applied projects. Exercises heighten observation skills.
Architectural engineering majors only. Continues ARCH 191. Uses design exercises to emphasize the nature of function, structure, and material and their impact on the design process.
Introductory course that will provide a survey of drawing types with an emphasis on process and visual literacy.
Emphasis on craft and composition in the architectural representation of the built environment.
Exploration of digital representation with an emphasis on making combining process drawing, digital fabrication and analog craft to develop three-dimensional representation skills.
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of building technology with exposure to materials and methods that are frequently used in building construction. Provides a framework for the exploration of construction in the context of design.
Further exploration of materials, structure and building systems and their influence on passive systems and sustainable design principles. Begins the development of systematic thinking regarding architectural technology.
Introduction to technical building analysis including the organizing principles for materials, structure and systems. Includes envelope assembly, thermal comfort, structural and passive building systems.
Emphasizes the communication of design through perspective, view-making and rendering. Through the use of digital and analog techniques, the ability to select the proper media to visually convey a design concept will be developed.
Emphasizes the tools to complete a final quality architectural presentation in a variety of venues including portfolios, digital representations and online media.
Explores parametric thinking and the iterative design process while reinforcing critical skills in detailing and design development through various software programs.
Introduction to the fundamental aspects of structural systems with exposure to materials and methods that are frequently used in building construction. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Further introduction to the fundamental aspects of structural systems with exposure to materials and methods that are frequently used in building construction. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Introduction and intermediate aspects of structural systems with exposure to materials and methods that are frequently used in building construction. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Intermediate development of architectural technology with a focus on application of analysis of primary materials, structure and systems. Depth and range of analytical tools are addressed.
Further development of analytical skills for building technology. Case studies and real world precedents examine materials, structure and systems in the support of larger architectural objectives.
Examination of technical analysis and design in support of iterative architectural concepts. Materials, structure and systems are utilized to develop strong design synergies.
Introduces issues of architectural form, site and programmatic concerns. Design exercises will explore simple issues of structure, building and material systems and sustainability.
Covers architectural design problems of incremental complexity that emphasizes the nature of function, structure, and material and their impact on the design process.
Explores architectural design problems that introduce the full range of challenges in the areas of organization, program, context, systems and formal expression.
Introduction to architectural technology with a focus on application of analysis pertaining to environmental systems within the context of building design.
Introduction to architectural technology with a focus on design impacts and analysis related to water within the context of building design.
Introduction to architectural technology with a focus on design impacts and analysis related to lighting within the context of building design.
Provides an overview of contemporary sustainable design principles and systems involved to posit novel solutions to various design challenges. Combining theoretical knowledge, field trips and case studies enabling students to critically assess sustainability as it relates to the built environment through five key subsystems: materials, air, water, energy and life.
Students will examine the work of scientists, designers, authors, artists, architects, engineers, planners, etc to gain a deeper conceptual understanding of current and emerging strategies in sustainability and the complex and integrated systems approach to the built environment in the present and near future.
Advanced building technology concepts are explored through case studies and focused design examples. Materials, construction, methods, structure, systems and envelope are studied as integrated aspect of larger iterative design processes.
Further exploration of advanced building technology concepts through case studies and focused design examples. Materials, construction, methods, structure, systems and envelope are studied as integrated aspect of larger iterative design processes.
Advanced integration of building technology concepts through design problems and examples. Materials, construction, methods, structure, systems and envelope are studied as integrated aspect of larger iterative design processes.
This seminar is the first of a two-course sequence that introduces students to varying topics related to architectural practice in today's society. It addresses the following issues: Community and Social Responsibility, Leadership, Ethics & Professional Judgment, Client Role in Architecture, Basic Principles of Architectural Practice.
This seminar is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces students to varying topics related to architectural practice in today’s society. It addresses the following issues: Practice Management, Project Management, Financial Considerations, Legal Responsibilities, Ethics & Professional Judgment.
Surveys the development of American architecture and urbanism from its Native American origins through the arrival of early Modernism in the 1930s and 1940s.
Seminar that examines theories and principles of Western architecture before 1700. History/theory elective.
Continues ARCH 341. Seminar that examines theories and principles of Western architecture from the Baroque era of the 17th century to the beginning of Modernism in the 20th century. History/theory elective.
Seminar that examines 20th-century theories of architecture, including analysis and discussion of current theoretical positions. History/theory elective. Spring.
Covers the architecture of the city of Philadelphia from 1682, examining its architects, styles, and sources through lectures, walking tours, and student reports. History/theory elective. Fall. Alternate years.
An intensive study tour of selected domestic and foreign destinations focusing on architecture and related design disciplines. Combines lecture, site visits, sketching and individual research. History/Theory Elective.
A topical survey of world traditions of vernacular architecture, with emphasis on houses and dwelling environments. The survey topics include basics of shelter, construction methods, response to climate, patterns of settlement, social and economic organization, cultural expression, and methods of research and analysis.
Survey and analysis of significant developments in architecture and urbanism over the past 50+ years.
Intermediate aspects of structural systems with exposure to materials and methods that are frequently used in building construction. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Intermediate structural analysis for architectural design. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Intermediate structural analysis for architectural design with a focus on composite systems. Develops skills needed for structural integration in building design.
Advanced building technology concepts are explored through case studies and focused design examples. Materials, construction, methods, structure, systems and envelope are studied as integrated aspect of larger iterative design processes.
Building technology and analysis are explored through design precedents and sketch problems to develop integrated design and analytical skills. Focuses on large and small scale elements that can become generative and performative aspects of major design decisions.
Advanced building technology design and analysis is utilized in iterative and integrated design methods to support comprehensive design processes. Materials, structure and systems are developed qualitatively and quantitatively through design and analysis exercises.
Investigates the design relationship between man-made and the natural environment. Cultivates advanced analysis methods and the development of informed and resolved design solutions.
Studies the relationship between building, site and context. Architectural design problems emphasize concept development that translates careful analysis into the building ideas with a progressing understanding of architectural concerns.
Focuses on architectural problems with intermediate complexity. Integrates issues of context, site, program, function, and architectural systems into advanced design proposals.
Intermediate study of architectural technology with a focus on design impacts and analysis related to mechanical systems within the context of building design.
Intermediate study of architectural technology with a focus on design impacts and analysis related to acoustical design and energy consumption within the context of building design.
Intermediate study of architectural technology with a focus on design impacts and analysis related to lighting and electrical systems within the context of building design.
Examines the relationship between human behavior and architecture from the perspective of environmental psychology. Topics include aesthetics, environmental experience, social interaction, social organization, and culture. History/Theory Elective.
Introduces current techniques of building programming and their relationship to building design.
Introduces the process of land development. Explores traditional and emerging development models (the architect as the equity participant and developer) in relation to new construction and rehabilitation. Covers various methods of initiating building projects and financing and tax issues. Professional elective. Spring.
Expands the concept of architecture to urban design scale and presents the principles of city planning through a series of case studies. History/Theory Elective.
Covers advanced architectural rendering, concentrating on the effects of light, shade, and color using the techniques of water-color rendering. Professional elective. Spring.
Covers two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer representations and applications. Professional elective.
A holistic study of design and construction technology of significant buildings by leading architects through case studies. This course offers a unique opportunity to engage the topic of meaning in architecture through the lenses of spatial understanding and methods of technology and construction.
Examines the integrations of aesthetics, building science, and technology in the design of building enclosures. Professional Elective. Summer.
Creates an awareness of the availability of energy resources and their effect on the built environment. Discusses alternative sources of energy. Professional elective.
This seminar will explore architectural detail as a key to understanding of the craft and intrinsic nature of time, technology and cultural importance of the building.
An introduction to historic preservation as it relates to the built environment. The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the history and the legal, theoretical and policy underpinnings of the historic preservation movement.
Focuses on more complex architectural challenges through analysis of case studies that address the relationship between the man-made built environment and the natural environment.
Furthers the understanding of context and design and the application of solutions and strategies surrounding more complex architectural and environmental problems.
Challenges to develop and refine architectural solutions through an advanced understanding of the relationship between buildings and environment.
This design studio is taught as a vertical studio combining students from multiple years. Sections of this studio focus on a variety of special issues in the broader realm of architecture, urbanism and design and may be taught as an interdisciplinary studio.
Addresses the complex relationship through analysis and synthesis of form, site, program, building technology and theory within specific building context.
Emphasizes complex architectural problems while demonstrating understanding and appropriate application.
Integrates in-depth application and coordination of all architectural building criteria in a large scale and complex architectural problem.
This course is the first part of a two-term capstone project consistent with the student’s curricular concentration, and relevant to their professional and academic goals. This course is devoted to an introduction to methods applicable to architectural design and research that will lead to the capstone project in the second term.
This course is the second part of a two-term capstone project consistent with the student’s curricular concentration, and relevant to their professional and academic goals. This course is devoted to the continued research in architectural theory, technology and/or design and the completion and presentation of a capstone project.
Students develop a three-term capstone design project to pursue and explore architectural concepts in depth. Students take a project from concept, research, programming to complete design development. Part one of three.
Students develop a three-term capstone design project to pursue and explore architectural concepts in depth. Students take a project from concept, research, programming to complete design development. Part two of three.
Students develop a three-term capstone design project to pursue and explore architectural concepts in depth. Students take a project from concept, research, programming to complete design development. Part three of three.
An introduction to historic preservation as it relates to the built environment. The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the history and the legal, theoretical and policy underpinnings of the historic preservation movement.
This design studio is taught as vertical studio combining students from multiple years. Sections of this studio focus on a variety of special issues in the broader realm of architecture, urbanism and design and may be taught as an interdisciplinary studio.
Source: Drexel University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
