ARCH 546
Programming & Concept Studio

Credit:  6 hours.


An advanced course on programming architectural projects and developing design concepts to best meet the project goals and maximize value creation. Investigation of relevant issues and appropriate methods of programming and concept development are followed by programming and design exercises. The specific contents include: theories and methods of programming; general program requirements and exemplary design responses for selected major building types; testing of the viability of selected model programs through exploration of appropriate design responses; further enhancement of the subject programs in light of such explorations; and investigation and development of philosophically sound and operationally efficient methods of programming and design. This course may not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in architecture and consent of instructor.