Expand on the fundamental design principals from ACH 211 and identify physical and environmental concerns regarding design. Review essential spatial, formal, material, sustainable, and experiential dimensions of architectural problems of varying complexity. Explore the appropriate applications of hand and digital delineation solutions and their implementation in the design process. Analyze design precedents to understand their material properties, structural concepts, as well as responses to site, environmental and cultural factors. Apply the use of structure and materials for creating environmentally responsive designs. Develop a portfolio documenting work completed in the program. Lab fee $40. Prerequisite: ACH 211 and ACH 242. Note: Also offered as ACH 212H; credit is not given for both ACH 212 and ACH 212H.
Term: Spring 2025
Course Type: Credit - 4 Credits
Section: 001 (Closed)
Ways to take the class: Hybrid Sync
Days: Varies
Time: 9:30AM to 12:00PM
Start Date: 01/23/2025
End Date: 05/18/2025
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: Varies
Instructor: Robert R Lowe (Subject to change)
Class Size: 20
Section Info: This is a hybrid section with mandatory in-person on-campus meetings Thursdays 9:30am to 12pm and mandatory online class sessions Tuesdays 9:30am to 12pm. Note: This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $68.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.