This course will examine the underlying principles of initiating design. By focusing on various informants (client's values, project's social significance, tectonics, gesture, budget), students will gain understanding of different approaches towards design genesis.

This course draws from multiple arenas to cultivate in students an awareness of the multi-faceted notions of "sustainability."

This course examines the basic principles of building science, material performance (individual and integral in an assembly), and appropriate, resilient technology

Introduction to architectural design. Studio projects consist of basic architectural problems to which student must respond with designed solution. The exploration of how a project is generated through careful attention to program and site. Prerequisites: Admission to MArch program

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.

Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

This two-semester course will explore the history of utopian theory and the practice of futuring, an emerging concept that employs speculative modes of representation - such as art, literature and theory - to envision a sustainable and enlightened future. The first semester will dive into the history of utopian theory not only through its literary record, but also through art, architecture and design.