Courses:

This course will introduce students to architectural design and computation through the use of computer modeling, rendering and digital fabrication. The course focuses on teaching architectural design with CAD drawing, 3d modeling, rendering and rapid prototyping. Students will be required to build computer models that will lead to a full package of architectural explorations with computers. Each semester will explore a particular design process of a particular building type and material. The course also investigates a few design processes of selected architects. The course is critical of design principles and production methods. Student assignments are graded based on the quality of design, representation and constructability. Great design input is always encouraged.

Class sessions will vary and will include lectures, discussions and labs. While I appreciate that class discussion is not everyone's strong point, a course like this one will be much more exciting and engaging for all of us if it stimulates a vigorous and ongoing exchange of ideas. Most important in the course is learning by doing, the lab sessions are focused on teaching technical material in the first half, process in the second.

Full participation in all aspects of the course is required.

How do we use computers to support a creative design process from visual to physical methods?

It is the responsibility of the student to retain returned papers and exams in case the student wishes to request that the course grade be corrected or appealed. In order for the student to receive materials completed at the end of the semester, the student needs to provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope of the appropriate size. Students who elect to have materials mailed to them accept responsibility for possible loss.

One Week Late: 20 Point Deduction
Two Weeks Late: 40 Point Deduction
For all assignments - Incorrect File Naming - 5 Point Deduction
For all assignments - Absence of Title Block - 5 Point Deduction