ARCH 1311-001 Design, Environment and Society

Syllabusfor Fall 2007

D. Andrew Vernooy, AIA, 07 Schedule

David A. Driskill, AIA, Associate ResourceFiles

ARCH 1311. Design,Environment, and Society. Introduction to architecture as an integral component of a complex world. Examination of societal and environmental contexts and appropriate design responses.

General Methods

The course is taught in a lecture format reinforced with selective readings, writing assignments, graphic assignments and a sketchbook. PowerPoint lectures, readings, lecture notes and study questions are available to each students through the Resource Files.

NAAB Criteria

NAAB Criteria 8 Western Traditions Understanding of the Western architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design as well as the climatic, technological, socioeconomic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them.

NAAB Criteria 15 Sustainable Design Understanding of the principles of sustainability in making architecture and urban design decisions that conserve natural and built resources, including culturally important buildings and sites, and in the creation of healthful buildings and communities.

NAAB Criteria 34 Ethics and Professional JudgementUnderstanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgement in architectural design and practice.

Educational Objectives

  • Students will understand the context of an evolving environment shifting away from fossil fuels, patriarchy and hierarchy towards an environment of sustainability, diversity and networks. Assessment methods will include testing and writing assignments.
  • Students will demonstrate observational skills by maintaining a prescribed sketchbook.
  • Students will be able to work collaboratively though team writing and graphic assignments.
  • Students will understand the canons and traditions of architecture, landscape and urban design and the issues from which they are derived.

Course Organization

Class will meet in CH 49, 3:30 – 4:50 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays for lectures and collaborative work/study sessions.

Any student who, because of a disability, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor(s), Andrew Vernooy, AIA and David A. Driskill, AIA as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations. Students should present appropriate verification from Disabled Student Services, Dean of Students Office. No requirement exists that accommodations be made prior to completion of this approved University process.

Attendance Policy: The College of Architecture follows the class attendance policy set out in the Undergraduate Catalog, 2007-2008. Sketch Assignments and daily quizzes and projects assigned and completed during class time can not be made up due to an absence other than an approved University trip.

Grading

Mid-term Quiz 10%

End-term Quiz 10%

Paper 1 10%

Paper 2 10%

Project 1 10%

Project 2 10%

Sketchbook 20%

Final exam20%

Reference Texts: Readings to be provided in the Resource File.