Course Catalog - 2013-2014

     

ARCH 657 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Long Title: AFFORDABLE HOUSING: A PRACTICUM IN DEVELOPMENT
Department: Architecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: To give the students a practical experience in developing an affordable housing project from conception through design, financing, and construction. Lecturing by instructor on Federal, State, and local legislation and regulations as well as private sources of financing, and guiding students in real life situations with architects, contractors, and clients. Field trips to affordable housing sites and guest lectures by qualified experts.