Incremental development, public-private collaboration, community incentives and control, project implementation strategies. 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 forces. Principles, conventions, standards, applications, and restrictions associated with the manufacture and use of existing and emerging construction materials and assemblies. Lectures are supplemented with laboratory sessions and field trips to illustrate the subject matter. Policy, design, and development implications of using solar energy in new and existing constructions.
Training includes architectural design and construction supervision.
Each student should submit a formal report related to the program attended at the end of the training period. A minimum of 200 hours of design and superivison training is required for the course. Lecture, studio and field trips. This studio is intended to build upon and develop skills in architectural form making and representation using the computer-aided architectural design tools. The use of digital media as a tool for design, analysis, and final presentation.