To establish and develop understanding and use of foundational architectural systems including form, geometry, and space.
To develop methods of precedent analysis and expand methods for looking at, measuring, and evaluating space and architecture.
To develop strategies for designing and building in relation to the environment.
To introduce technologies of description and develop skills and comfort with new technologies.
To develop craft as a productive process of architectural translation.
Course Description Studio introduces principles of urban design and planning through an exploration of a series of multi-scaled architectural projects that examine public goals and constraints, urban infrastructure and fabric, sustainability, historical and sociocultural issues. Credits: 6