Course Description 1. This course serves as preparation for Arch 556 Graduate Project and as a seminar for MA candidates. During the semester students will learn about sustainable architecture through readings, discussion, building analyses, research, and writing. They will be responsible for developing a position paper on sustainable architecture, programming an architectural project that will serve as a means of inquiry into sustainability, analyzing and presenting a case study building that has been recognized as an exemplar, and writing an integrated booklet describing their position and their project. Grading Each phase of work will be graded.
Drafts are important steps in effective writing.
Generally, at least six drafts are needed for high-quality, publishable work. All materials will be submitted in electronic format. The computer ate my data, is not an acceptable excuse. Back-up your files diligently. You may hand in your work on Zips or via the Upload folder for Arch 510.