Revised 08/2024

ARC 231 - Advanced Architectural Design and Graphics I (4 CR.)

Course Description

Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawing procedures. Familiarizes student with design process. Provides a better understanding of the relation between architectural design and structural systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To develop an understanding of the design process used in architectural firms from schematic design through design development.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: ARC 124.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze a complex site
• Analyze a complex building program
• Develop a design concept
• Develop a building design
• Communicate a design concept through drawings and models
• Develop a design concept to include appropriate building systems

Major Topics to Be Included

• Survey of design criteria
• Site analysis
• Program analysis and interpretation
• Schematic design
• Design communication
• Design development
• Integration of structural concept
• Building systems and materials