| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Architecture (X) |
An introduction to architecture, architectural education and the profession with emphasis on issues that influence architecture and the people and processes involved.
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Visual and cultural analysis of selected buildings, urban spaces, and cities, from ancient Greece to modern times; emphasizes the architectural traditions of Western Civilization, especially as they affect the built environment of America and the Middle West. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
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Introduction to building technology, materials and methods emphasizing integration of design and technology. Introduces buildings as a network of systems including space, structure and environmental controls operating within a larger context of environment and social function. Skills developed include analysis of building form and function, understanding of design/technology interrelationships, and communication of ideas through drawing. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in
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Introduction to architectural graphic communication skills that architects use to visualize, analyze, and record creative thoughts: 1) freehand sketching; 2) architectural delineation; and 3) digital applications. Prerequisite:
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Integration of formal principles with functional fundamentals of architectural design; functional vocabulary, principles, and concepts of architectural design; introduction to precedent study and analysis; skills development in sketching, drafting, rendering, layout, and modeling; and creative problem-solving in 2- and 3-dimensional exercises. Prerequisite:
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The individual study of selected topics involving the history, design, and function of significant European cities. Prerequisite: One year of history of architecture or Art History; consent of instructor.
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Study of the control of thermal environment, mechanical and related building sub-systems, and their integration into the overall building design. The specific topics include: thermal comfort and the behavioral implications; fundamentals of thermal behavior of buildings; the principles of heat and moisture in buildings; indoor air quality and "Sick Building Syndrome"; energy and sustainability implications of building design; and mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing systems. Prerequisite: ARCH 232.
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Study of the control of luminous and sonic environments, the supporting building systems, and their integration into the overall building design. Specific topics include: lighting fundamentals; light sources; effects of lighting on comfort and performance; lighting calculations and design; energy economy and sustainability; acoustic fundamentals; room acoustics; noise control; and basic electrical and sound systems. Prerequisite: ARCH 232.
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Study of equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; trusses; shear and bending moments in beams; arches and frames; cables; friction; introduction to dynamics; architectural applications. Prerequisite:
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Study of stresses, strains, and deformations in axially loaded members; direct shear and bearing stresses; torsion; beam stresses and deflections; stresses under combined loading; column buckling; design of structural members; introduction to statically indeterminate structures; architectural applications. Prerequisite:
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The building in a landscape setting; creation of place; schematic building design and site planning issues, universal design and accessibility; principles of energy efficient building design; human-environment relationship issues; and architectural design and presentation methods; required field trips. Prerequisite:
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Building in the community setting; creation of place; introductory urban design and site planning issues, including universal design and accessibility; human-built environment relationship issues; architectural design and presentation methods; required field trips. Prerequisite:
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Study in the University of Illinois Architectural Program at Versailles, France. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in the Versailles, France Study Abroad Program.
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For candidates for honors in Architecture. Independent guided study and research in a selected area of architecture. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours with consent of Director of School. Prerequisite: Senior standing in architecture, a University grade-point average of 3.0 or, in special cases, consent of Director of School.
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Independent guided study and investigation in a selected area of architecture. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Junior standing in architecture, written proposal approved by a sponsoring faculty member and the approval of the Director of the School.
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Architectural theory, criticism, and historiography from antiquity to the present. Based on close readings of texts from antiquity to the present day. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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Special topics in Architectural History courses. Topics and subject matter to be published in course listings. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite:
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Considers the architecture and urbanism of the city of Rome across time. Special focus will be placed on critical strategies for understanding urban sites. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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Explores aspects of the architecture and urban design of France from antiquity until the present. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite:
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Architecture and urban design in the ancient Egyptian and Greek world from Predyanastic Egypt through the Hellenistic period (ca. 3200-31 BC). Prerequisite:
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Architecture and urban design in the ancient Roman world from the Etruscan through the Late Antique periods (675 BCE - 400 CE). Connections between Roman Late Antique, Early Christian, and Byzantine Architecture will be considered. Prerequisite:
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