Graduate Architecture (ARCH)

The minimum prerequisite for 50000-69999 level courses is graduate standing. The minimum prerequisite for courses 70000 and higher is doctoral standing. Additional prerequisites may apply and are listed in this catalog.

50001 Sustainable Design (1)
Writing intensive and research component addressing precedents, traditions, current directions in conservation of natural environment. Principles and methods of ecological design in architecture and urban design.

50002 Systems Design (1)
Lecture and research component addressing comprehensive integration of mechanical, electrical, communication, structural- and life-safety systems and sustainable design concerns.

50093 Variable Title Workshop in Architecture (1-6)

50101 Fourth Year Design Studio I (5)
Studio investigation of complex formal and spatial constructs addressing comprehensive concerns of architecture. Special emphasis on understanding conservation of the natural environment. CAD is required. Prerequisite: ARCH 30102 or ARCH 30112. Corequisite: ARCH 50001.

50102 Fourth Year Design Studio II (5)
Studio investigation of the comprehensive concerns and understanding of building systems integration. CAD is required. Corequisite: ARCH 50002.

50302 Structural Systems II (3)
A continuation of building structures, statics, strength of materials and systems analysis. Emphasis is on inelastic materials, allowable stress, and design for masonry and concrete structural members and systems.

50402 Methods and Materials II (3)
Continued investigation of the origins, extraction, properties and processing of the basic materials of construction. Primary focus on concrete and steel-appropriate use and scale including allied systems and building materials, including glazing and interiors.

50502 Environmental Technology II (3)
Ecological design of large buildings. Investigation and analysis of lighting, thermal, water, electrical and waste systems in urban settings.

55001 Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development (3)
Introduction to the economic, social, ethical and legal impact on/of development in both the public and private sectors. Computer applications and case-study analysis is required.

55002 Professional Practice: Contract and Planning Law (3)
The course surveys laws relating to the practice of architecture and dispute resolution with emphasis on contract laws contrasted with laws of negligence and the standard care in the profession. Planning law surveys land use control mechanisms as seen through zoning, variances and practical applications.

55003 Professional Practice: Leadership and Ethics (3)
This course discusses leadership on several professional scales including architectural and urban, with emphasis on problem identification and problem-solving within an ethical framework.

55004 Professional Practice: Office and Financial Management (3)
This course examines various architectural office structures and management approaches, laws pertaining to professional registration and practice, the use of consulting engineers and financial management of the architect's office in the context of the profession as a business.

55093 Workshop: Professional Practice (1-3)
Variable topic workshop related to architectural professional practice. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours. S/U grading.

55101 Fifth Year Design Studio I (6)
This studio intends to investigate a new scale of environmental issues that integrate both architectural and urban planning. Included are site visits, data collection, design of a master plan and an architectural form response to a segment of the total conceptual plan.

55102 Fifth Year Design Studio II (3-6)
Advanced design studio emphasizing comprehensive and independent investigation — exploring and manifesting ideas through architecture using competition and hypothetical or real projects as vehicles of expression.

55210 Renaissance Architecture (3)
History and theory of Renaissance architecture from 1400 until 1600.

55211 Baroque Architecture (3)
History and theory of architecture in Europe from 1600 through 1750.

55220 American Archtecture: Colonial to 1900 (3)
History of American architecture from Spanish, French, Dutch and English colonization through the 19th century.

55230 Frank Lloyd Wright (3)
Examination of the life, buildings and literary works of Frank Lloyd Wright with emphasis on his contributions to American art and architecture and his place in American intellectual history. Prerequisite: ARTH 22007 or ARCH 55202.

55291 Seminar: Variable Topics in Architectural History (1-3) 
Content varies. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

55391 Seminar Structure III (1-3)
A continuation of building structures, statics, strength of materials and systems analysis. Emphasis is on complex systems, including horizontal long-span and high-rise structures. Computer analysis is required. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55491 Seminar: Methods and Materials III (1-3)
Advanced topics in methods and complex materials systems. Computer modeling and field experience is required. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55591 Seminar: Environmental Technology III (1-3)
Variable topics in environmental technology, environmental design and energy conservation, advanced lighting techniques, etc. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55601 Advanced Computer Applications (1-3)
This course discusses advanced visualization techniques such as raytracing, radiosity and animation, and presents a variety of presentation issues and options. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55610 Reconstructing Architecture (3)
The representation of race, gender and nationalistic ideologies within architectural practice and form.

55611 Design Theory and Criticism: 20th Century (1-3)
Design theory and criticism of architecture in the 20th century. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55620 Introduction to Preservation (1-3)
An overview of preservation including building analysis conservation, adaptive reuse, economic benefits of preservation planning as a revitalizing strategy. Prerequisite: special approval of the instructor.

55621 Current Issues in Historic Preservation (1-3)
Course in which practicing professionals, including architects, planners, developers and government officials, present preservation-related work. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

55630 Introduction to Landscape Architecture (1-3)
Introduction to landscape design with emphasis upon the relationship between landscape and buildings. Repeatable for a maximum 3 credit hours.

55631 Site Analysis and Design (1-3)
Analysis of environmental factors as a basis for site selection and site planning. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55640 Developing Environments for Older Adults (1-3)
Research of existing built environments and an investigation of the planning design process for the elderly. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55701 Urban Design Studio I (3-6)
Introduction to urban design and its relationship to other design disciplines through analysis of neighborhoods and definition of comprehensive area improvement programs. Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

55702 Urban Design Studio II (3-6)
Urban design exploration of the formal relationships between buildings, open spaces and streets in the development of high density, mixed-use projects. Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

55706 Socio-Political Representation in Urban Design (1-3)
This course explores representation of socio-political ideas/ ideology through architectural and urban design. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

55707 Representation in Design (1-3)
Course on the nature of communication in design and the representational tools the designer uses to give form to abstract ideas and converse with clients and colleagues. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

55793 Workshop in Urban Design and Planning (1-3)
This course provides an introduction to the scope of planning and design in the making of quality urban neighborhoods with particular emphasis on the role of urban design, architecture and landscape design. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours. S/U grading.

55813 Professional Practice (3)
Study of the practice of architecture, including professional office organizations, marketing of services, law, contracts, project management and construction contract administration. Prerequisite: special approval.

55913 Land Use Control Law (3)
Seminar discussing land use control policies, systems, programs and laws including private controls, constitutional considerations and environmental issues. Prerequisite: special approval.

56991 Seminar: Variable Topics (1-3)
Variable topic seminar. Repeatable for a maximum 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

56992 Field Study (1-3)
Field experience. Repeatable for a maximum 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: special approval.

56993 Workshop: Variable Topic (1-3)
Field experience. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading. Prerequisite: special approval. 

56995 Special Topics (1-3)
Special topics in architecture. Repeat registration permitted. Prerequisite: special approval.

60101 Graduate Design Studio I (3-6)
Architectural studies related to buildings. Emphasis on spatial, aesthetic, environmental and functional factors in design. Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours. Special fee: $15 per semester.

60102 Graduate Design Studio II (3-6)
Research studio aimed at exploring advanced design strategies and techniques. Prerequisites: ARCH 60101 and 60301.

60103 Graduate Design Studio III (6-9)
Capstone-studio (or "Master Project") aimed at further investigating building design issues both at a greater depth of complexity and by focusing on particular design aspects or areas of concentration. Prerequisite: ARCH 60102 and 60150 and 60922.

60150 Project Programming (2-3)
Study and discussion of the notion of Program in architecture and the principles of project Programming. Case-study analysis and preparation of a comprehensive program for an architectural project. IP permissible. Pre-requisite: ARCH 60101 and  60301.

60201 History and Theory of Preservation (3-4)
A study of the history and theory of preservation as practiced in the United States compared with international standards and practices.

60202 Building Diagnostic Applications (3-4)
Nondestructive evaluation of damage and its causes. The diagnostic tools will permit to verify the hypothesis of the damage, supporting qualitative and quantitative data. Analytical criteria illustrated through case studies.

60203 Historic Building Materials Conservation  (3-4)
A study of historic building materials with an emphasis on causes of degradation, strategies for conservation and standards for restoration.

60204 Exploring Historic Structures (1-3)
A study of historic structures by means of thorough documentation. Historic American Building Survey through measured drawings, field notes and documentary photography. Rectified photography, triangulation and archival preparation.

60205 Preservation Legislation and Policies (1-3)
A study of the legal controls and financial incentives in historic preservation: Certified Local Government status, tax credits, conservation easements, Section 106, and the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

60301 Theories of Architecture (1-3)
In-depth analysis and discussion of contemporary architectural theories. Critical evaluation of major authors and architectural projects. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

60922 Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies (2)
Provides a comprehensive coverage of architectural inquiry techniques including qualitative and quantitative research methods and critical thinking skills to help students better conduct and understand research. Prerequisite: ARCH 60101, ARCH 60301, and special approval.

65001 Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development (2-4)
Introduction to the economic, social, ethical and legal impact on/of development projects in both public and private sectors. Computer applications and case-study analysis are required. Prerequisite: ARCH 65001.

65002 Professional Practice: Contract and Planning Law (2)
The course surveys laws relating to the practice of architecture and to dispute resolution with emphasis on contract laws, contrasted with laws of negligence and the standard of care in the profession. Surveys of land use control mechanisms as seen through zoning, variances, and practical applications.

65003 Professional Practice: Leadership, Ethics and Office Management (3)
The course discusses issues of professional leadership and examines architectural office structures. Management approaches, professional registration and practice, use of consulting engineers, and financial management of an office in the context of the profession as business.

65703 Analysis of Urban Form (1-3)
Seminar on the relationship between design ideologies/ theories and the realities of existing spatial relationships. Prerequisite: special approval.

65704 Theories of Urbanism (1-3)
In-depth analysis and discussion of ideologies and theories on urbanism from Modernism until present time. Critical evaluation of major authors and urban projects. Repeatable for a total of 3 credit hours.

66100 Capstone Preparation (1-3)
Capstone project preparation. Repeatable for a total 3 credit hours. IP permissible. Prerequisite: special approval.

66199 Thesis I (2-6)
Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours. S/U grading; IP permissible.

66299 Thesis II (2)
Following completion of 6 credit hours of Thesis I, all graduate students must continuously register for Thesis II for all subsequent academic terms (including summer) until all degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: ARCH 66199— 6 credit hours.

66892 Practicum (1-3)
Variable topic practicum. Repeat registration permitted. Prerequisite: special approval.

66991 Seminar: Variable Topic (1-4)
Seminar on a variable topic. Repeat registration permitted.

66992 Field Study (1-3)
Field study in architecture. Repeat registration permitted. IP permissible.

66993 Workshop: Variable Topic (1-3)
Variable topic workshop. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading.

66995 Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in architecture. Repeat registration permitted.

66996 Individual Investigation (1-3)
Individual investigation in architecture. Repeat registration permitted. IP permissible. Prerequisite: Faculty written approval is required prior to registration.

66998 Research (2-6)
Research in architecture. Repeat registration permitted. Prerequisite: Faculty written approval is required prior to registration.

67510 Sustainable Building Construction I (3)
First course of a two-course sequence. Provides an in-depth survey of design, pre- and post-construction activities pertinent to Green Building and Sustainable Design of the Build Environment. Reviews fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable building design and construction with special emphasis on construction site issues. Provides a comprehensive review of impact of site on construction and building design on the site and its resources. Focus is on understanding the role building design and construction play on resources efficiency and minimizing the impact of construction activities on the environment. S/U graded. Prerequisite: TECH 57000.

67511 Sustainable Building Construction II (3)
Second course of a two-course sequence. Provides an in-depth survey of design, pre- and post-construction activities pertinent to Green Building and Sustainable Design of the Built environment. Reviews fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable building design and construction with special emphasis on building systems. Provides a comprehensive review of impact of building component, materials, and systems on design and construction of High-performance buildings. Focus is on understanding the role building design and construction play on resources efficiency and minimizing the impact of construction activities on the environment. S/U graded. Prerequisite: ARCH 67510.