Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
ARCH 302 - COMPREHENSION II
Long Title: COMPREHENSION II - ASSEMBLY
Department: Architecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 6
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 301
Description: This second comprehensive studio furthers knowledge of building assemblies and tectonics. It introduces students to material practices and construction principles and advances a critical view of resource use, energy, and materials involved in construction. Working on a synthetic design problem, students will learn an integrated and collaborative approach to building design and gain the ability to meet relevant aesthetic, performative, and code-required criteria.