Courses in Technology Results 1 - 7 of 7
Arch211 Materials and Methods of Building Construction
Technology, 3 Units
Basic considerations and design implications of the problem of determination of the materials and the construction details and processes for buildings.
Arch213a Building Structures and Seismic Design
Technology, 3 Units

Investigation and design of elements and systems for building structures; applied mechanics, strength of materials, structural investigation as a design tool. Recommended prearation: PHYS 125 and MATH 108.

Arch213b Building Structures and Seismic Design
Technology, 3 Units
Investigation and design of structure systems: their resistance to seismic and wind forces and integration with architectural design for synergy of form and structure. Recommended prearation: PHYS 125 and MATH 108.
Arch215 Design for the Thermal and Atmospheric Environment
Technology, 3 Units
Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the thermal and atmospheric environment; passive solar systems, mechanical control systems.
Arch313 Design of Building Structures
Technology, 3 Units
Problems and processes of design of building structures; structural investigation for design; codes and standards; design of elements and systems of wood, steel, masonry, and concrete for gravity and lateral loads. Prerequisite: ARCH 213ab.
Arch315 Design for the Luminous and Sonic Environment
Technology, 3 Units
Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the luminous and sonic environment.
Arch411 Architectural Technology
Technology, 3 Units
Architectural design considered as a technological problem; influence of technology on design; buildings as integrated sets of subsystems. Prerequisite: ARCH 313.
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