The faculty in the School of Architecture offer a professional program leading to the Master of Architecture degree.
The faculty in the school also offer a research-based graduate program leading to the M.S. degree in Building Design. See “Building Design” for information on this degree program.
The faculty in the school also participate in offering a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning. See “Environmental Design and Planning” for information on this degree program.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
See “Master of Architecture” for information on this degree program.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Faculty and students in the graduate programs of the School of Architecture are involved in the following areas of research: energy-conscious design, computer graphics, housing, urban design, building technology, environmental analysis, arid region design, and architectural history and theory.
The School of Architecture maintains laboratories for solar, structural, and materials testing, including a 1,500-square-foot rooftop testing laboratory for solar research.
Facilities for basic research activities and community service oriented programs in energy technology, design, real estate development, and planning are also provided by the College of Architecture and Environmental Design through the Herberger Center for Design Excellence and the joint urban design program.
Architecture
Courses offered by the faculty of the School of Architecture are categorized in the instructional areas described below.
Architectural Administration and Management (AAD). AAD courses investigate the organization and managerial aspects of contemporary architectural practice. These studies examine the overall processes relative to management coordination, administration procedures, ethics, legal constraints, and the financial controls and measures of contemporary architectural practice.
Architectural Design and Technology Studios (ADE). ADE encourage synthesis of the knowledge and understanding the student has gained from previous and parallel course work, and from other sources, toward the comprehensive design of architectural projects. The laboratories integrate the needs, limitations, and determinants of design problems while applying analytical methods and technical skills in seeking and comparing alternative solutions for assigned problems.
Architectural Philosophy and History (APH). APH develops an understanding of architecture as both a determinant and a consequence of man’s culture, technology, human needs, and behavior in the past and present. These studies are concerned with the rationale for the methods and results of design and construction.
Architectural Technology (ATE). ATE develops knowledge of the technical determinants, resources, and processes of architecture. These studies are concerned primarily with the science and technology of design and construction, including materials, structural systems, construction systems, environmental control systems, active and passive solar systems, acoustics and lighting.
Architecture Professional Studies (ARP). ARP provides students with residency and off-campus opportunities and educational experience in group and individual studies relative to specific student interests and faculty expertise.
The program also offers several opportunities to study abroad. In addition, various required and optional field trips are undertaken in course work. (Supplemental fees are assessed for these offerings.)
Environmental Analysis and Programming (ANP). ANP develops capabilities to analyze and program environmental and human factors as preconditions for architectural design. These studies are concerned with the existing and emerging methods used by the profession to evaluate and analyze. A variety of courses on computer utilization is included in this area.
Omnibus Graduate Courses: See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.
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