1001. Introduction to Design and the Environment (3 s.h.) F. Core: AR. $.

(Formerly: ARCH C001.)

Comprehensive introduction to the study of architecture and its related disciplines. Students will develop an understanding of ordering principles in the design process, the effect of human rituals on design and built form, the importance of perception and psychology in the design process and a historic understanding of architecture and its dialogue with the landscape; skill development in observing the environment and recording these observations in meaningful ways.

Note: Open to non-majors. A required course for all students interested in majoring in architecture and an elective university - core course in the Arts category.

1011. Design Foundation I (2 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0011.)

Techniques of drawing in relation to basic design studies. Analysis of line, form, proportion, color, and texture, stressing the development of structure as a part of three-dimensional form. A range of techniques introduced and explored, including freehand, and mechanical.

1012. Design Foundation II (2 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0012.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 1011 (0011). Co-Requisite: Architecture 1032 (0032).

Advanced techniques in drawing, documentation, and graphics. Continuation of freehand drawing, architectural drafting, descriptive geometry, introduction to electronic media.

1017. Photography and Visual Literacy (3 s.h.) F S. Core: AR.

(Formerly: ARCH C017.)

Photography is presented and explored as a language, complete with vocabulary, syntax, and mode of expression. This course introduces students to the literature of photography, and explores the principles of visual design necessary to create articulate photographic statements. Students develop technical competence using basic 35 mm camera equipment to make informed photographs exploring the basic issues of visual literacy in the context of environmental studies.

1031. Design Fundamentals I (4 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0031.)

Part 1 of the exploration of meaning and principles of architectural design development of creative values in architecture and related design professions.

1032. Design Fundamentals II (4 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0032.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 1031 (0031). Co-Requisite: Architecture 1012 (0012).

Exploration of ordinary principles and development of architectural elements. The development of a range of several projects in both drawing and models.

1196. History of Form of Cities (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR and WI. $.

(Formerly: ARCH X171.)

Study of the physical design of cities with particular emphasis on the emergence of settlement patterns and their relationship to landforms and social intentions.

1996. History of Form of Cities (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR and WI. $.

(Formerly: ARCH X192.)

Study of the physical design of cities with particular emphasis on the emergence of settlement patterns and their relationship to landforms and social intentions.

2131. Architectural Design I (6 s.h.) F SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0131.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 1012 (0012) and 1032 (0032). Co-Requisite: Architecture 2151 (0151).

Continued development of creative architectural design process, spatial analysis, synthesis, function, circulation in relation to modest building types. Emphasis is placed on spatial relationships, site planning, and the sense of structure.

2132. Architectural Design II (6 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0132.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2131 (0131) and 2151 (0151).

Continued development of creative design process and techniques of medium-sized building types involving consideration of program, space, site context, structure, and natural environmental control systems.

2141. Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance (3 s.h.) F. Core: AR.

(Formerly: ARCH C141.)

Prerequisite: IH 0851 [1196 (X051)] or 1996 (X091).

Traces the history of Western architecture from the ancient world to the high renaissance and mannerism of the late 16th century. The evolution of architectural thought, various formal languages (styles) and theoretical concepts are studied through the examination of selected buildings within their specific political, social, economic, and cultural milieu. Emphasis on the analysis of the ancient temple and the Christian church.

2142. Architectural History: Renaissance through 20th Century (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR. $.

(Formerly: ARCH C142.)

Prerequisite: IH 0851 [1196 (X051)] or 1996 (X091).

Traces the history of Western architecture from the 17th century through the 20th century. The evolution of architectural thought, various languages (styles) and theoretical concepts studied through the examination of selected buildings within their specific political, social, economic, and cultural milieu. Analysis of the significant buildings of the baroque and rococo, the neo-classic and the romantic, modernist, and post-modernism periods.

2151. Architecture, Technology, and the Environment (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ARCH 0151.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 1001 (C001) and 1032 (0032).

Introduction to behavioral, environmental, and technological factors in relation to the building design process. Basic exploration of functional, environmental, and structural aspects of architecture.

2152. Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction (4 s.h.) S. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0152.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2151 (0151) and 2131 (0131).

Introduction to construction materials, fundamentals of building construction, and methods of assembling the various building systems in an integrated manner. Introduces specific regulatory issues dealing with zoning regulations, building codes, and barrier-free access requirements within the context of contemporary building techniques. Methods of construction in wood, masonry, concrete, and steel are described in detail and issues of enclosure, roofing, insulation, and finishes are presented.

2941. Honors Architectural History: Ancient through Renaissance (3 s.h.) F. Core: AR.

(Formerly: ARCH H190.)

Prerequisite: IH 0851 [1196 (X051)] or 1996 (X091).

Traces the history of Western architecture from the ancient world to the high renaissance and mannerism of the late 16th century. The evolution of architectural thought, various formal languages (styles) and theoretical concepts are studied through the examination of selected buildings within their specific political, social, economic, and cultural milieu. Emphasis on the analysis of the ancient temple and the Christian church.

2942. Honors Architectural History: Renaissance through the 20th Century (3 s.h.) S. Core: AR.

(Formerly: ARCH H191.)

Prerequisite: IH 0851 [1196 (X051)] or 1996 (X091).

Traces the history of Western architecture from the 17th century through the 20th century. The evolution of architectural thought, various languages (styles) and theoretical concepts studied through the examination of selected buildings within their specific political, social, economic, and cultural milieu. Analysis of the significant buildings of the baroque and rococo, the neo-classic and the romantic, modernist, and post-modernism periods.

3010. Seminar: Special Topics in Communications (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0210.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Architecture Program and permission of instructor.

Special seminar in dealing with communications in the field of architecture. Topic varies with year and instructor. Consult Architecture Program office.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit, when each topic is unique.

3030. Special Topics in Design (3 to 6 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0330.)

Special studio dealing with issues of architectural design. Topics vary with year and instructor. Consult Architecture office for more information. May be taken more than once for credit when each topic is unique.

Note: Architecture majors only

3040. Special Topics in History and Theory (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0240.)

Prerequisite: Arch 3243 (0243).

Special seminar dealing with history and theory of architecture. Topics vary with year and instructor. Consult Architecture Program office for more information.

Note: Course may be taken more than once when each topic is unique.

3050. Seminar: Special Topics in Technology (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0250.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2152 (0152) and junior or senior standing in Architecture Program.

Special seminar dealing with technology in the field of architecture. Topics vary with year and instructor. Consult Architecture Program office for more information.

Note: Course may be taken more than once for credit when each topic is unique.

3070. Seminar: Special Topics in Site and Context (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0270.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3174 (0174) series course and junior or senior standing in Architecture Program.

Special seminar dealing with issues of site and context in the field of Architecture. Topics vary with year and instructor. Consult Architecture program office for more information.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit when each topic is unique.

3080. Seminar: Special Topics in Behavior & Culture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0280.)

Special seminar dealing with issues of behavior and culture in the field of architecture. Topics vary with year and instructor. Consult architecture department office for more information.

3096. Vernacular Architecture (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: ARCH W082.)

Study of vernacular architecture as an embodiment of site, culture, indigenous materials and craft.

3174. Site Investigations (3 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0174.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2132 (0132) and 2151 (0151).

An outline for understanding some of the fundamental relationships between buildings, people, and the landscape they inhabit. The course focuses on urban and natural site inventory and analysis, site planning, and site design with particular emphasis on the relationship to architectural practice. Case studies of existing projects are used to examine the theoretical and practical aspects of landscape and building design.

Note: This course is offered in the fall semester to B.Arch majors only and in the spring semester to B.S. majors only.

3196. Architecture History Non-Western (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: ARCH W246.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2141 (C141).

An examination of non-western architecture from its ancient and primitive beginnings to its contemporary expressions, focusing on Africa, the Middle East, the Far East and Southeast Asia, India, and Pre-Colombian America. Special emphasis is placed on the understanding of non-western religions Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and also on Judaism, and on the shaping of appropriate worship places.

3212. AutoCAD (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0212.)

This lecture and hands-on lab course requires students to learn the fundamentals of the two-dimensional design components of computer-aided design software.

3231. Architectural Design III (6 s.h.) F SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0231.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2131 (0131) and 2132 (0132); admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum or permission of the instructor. Co-Requisite: Architecture 3174 (0174).

This architectural design studio focuses on the study and formulation of building designs within the landscape and urban context. Students are asked to develop designs for buildings that respond to tectonic issues of the related environment in scale and expression as well as the issues of building program, spatial needs, and expression of structure.

3232. Architectural Design IV (6 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0232.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3231 (0231) or 3234 (0234); admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum or permission of instructor.

This studio focuses upon urban architectural design and planning methods, goal formulation, site planning, landscape and environmental design activity applied to existing urban environments. Study of urban design guidelines, rapid communication methods, project scheduling, analysis, architectural programming, and design.

3234. Architectural Design Studio in Rome (6 s.h.) F S. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0234.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2132 (0132) and special review.

Architectural design studio at the Rome Campus with noted architectural faculty from Italy. Special application required. Consult Architecture Program office for more information. Course may be used to satisfy one of the upper level studios [Architecture 3231 (0231), 3232 (0232), 4331 (0331), or 4332 (0332)] but may only be taken once.

3241. Seminar Analysis of Urban Structure (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0241.)

Research on urban systems and forms that have marked the development of Italian and Roman architecture from the 15th to the 18th century and that are now a reference point in every Western city: the piazza, the Roman palazzo, the theater, the garden. The course is intended to be a theoretical and analytical complement to the Rome Campus design course.

3243. Movements in Modern Architecture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0243.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2142 (C142).

Value, criteria, and critical evaluation in 19th and 20th century architecture and urban design.

3251. Structural Analysis for Architects (3 s.h.) F SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0251.)

Prerequisite: Mathematics 1031 (C077) and Physics 1012 (C084).

This course covers loadings determination and evaluation, resolution and equilibrium of force systems, truss analysis. centroids, moments of inertia, shear and bending moment diagrams, basic beam, column, and system design.

3252. Structural Design for Architects I (3 s.h.) S SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0252.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3251 (0251).

The structural behavior of steel and timber as primary construction materials. The design of tension members, connections, beams, compression members, and frames.

3255. The Art of Detailing (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0255.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2152 (0152) and 3231 (0231).

Exploration of architectural details and their application and evolution in architectural works through a historical perspective. Students research, analyze, describe, and document their findings into a bound volume.

3256. Design, Behavior, and Culture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0081.)

This course has three objectives: to gain an understanding of how users perceive environments and adapt to them; to investigate the potential role of environmental psychology factors in architectural design; and to develop a working methodology based on behavioral and social science principles.

3273. Housing and Community Design (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0273.)

This course explores the context of housing and the design of communities in the Modern era and uses examples both local and world-wide as case studies.

3354. Sustainability and Architecture (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0354.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2151 (0151), 2152 (0152), and 4351 (0351).

Design of buildings to minimize energy consumption, effect of total climate on building design, solar energy applications, wind energy potential, total energy systems, as well as site design and construction strategies for sustainable building design.

3362. Architecture Workshop (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0362.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Architecture Program and permission of instructor.

Preparation for and classroom experience with an interdisciplinary team that introduces an awareness of the principles of architecture and the built environment to young children in city schools. Teams are composed of an architecture student, a practicing architect, and a school teacher; in collaboration with the Foundation for Architecture, the School District of Philadelphia, and the Graduate School of Fine Arts of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as volunteers from architectural firms.

3391. Independent Research (3 to 7 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0398.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Architecture Program and approval of Director.

A project assigned with the approval of the Program Director and conducted under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.

4096. Professional Practice (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: ARCH W261.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in the Architecture Program.

Administrative and business aspects of the architectural profession, professional relations between architect, engineer, owner, and contractor. Legal aspects of modern practice. Marketing architectural services, project organization, and production.

4182. Independent Study in History and Theory (1 to 7 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0340.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3232 (0232) and approval of Architecture Program.

Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of architectural history and theory, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

4211. Computer Graphics (3 s.h.) $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0211.)

This course involves lectures and hands-on lab experience in advanced use and applications of computers. The course focuses on graphic programs that allow animation, mapping, visualization, and special rendering techniques.

Note: Special authorization required for non-majors.

4253. Structural Design for Architects II (4 s.h.) F SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0253.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3251 (0251).

Structural behavior and analysis of masonry and concrete construction assemblies. In site, precast, prestressed, and post-extensioned installations explored.

4282. Independent Study in Technology (2 to 7 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0350.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3232 (0232).

Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of architectural history and theory, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

4331. Architectural Design V (6 s.h.) F SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0331.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 2152 (0152), 3232 (0232), 3234 (0234), 3251 (0251), and 3252 (0252), admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum or permission of the instructor. Co-Requisite: Architecture 4253 (0253) and 4351 (0351).

Upper-level design studio in which fourth year students register to take part in a collaborative vertical studio. Each vertical design studio addresses a full range of architectural issues, and design projects are brought to a high level of resolution. Each studio section includes fourth and fifth year students in the Bachelor of Architecture Professional Program. The focus of each studio varies and is defined by the Faculty and several Distinguished Visiting Critics. Each student has the opportunity to study with both a full-time faculty member and a visiting critic.

4332. Architectural Design VI (6 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0332.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 4331 (0331), admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum or permission of the instructor. Co-Requisite: (or prerequisite) Architecture 4351 (0351).

The design of medium scale buildings, emphasizing the nature of materials, integration of structural and environmental systems, and their influence on architectural design and expression.

4351. Environmental Control Systems for Buildings (3 s.h.) F S. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0351.)

Prerequisite: Physics 1012 (C084) and Architecture 2151 (0151) and 2152 (0152).

Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electric power, lighting, acoustics, vertical transportation, plumbing, and fire protection for buildings.

4382. Independent Study: Site and Context (3 to 7 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0370.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3232 (0232) and approval of Architecture Program.

Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of site, context, or urbanism in architecture, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

4431. Advanced Architectural Design (6 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0431.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 4332 (0332) and 4596 (W441); admission to the Bachelor of Architecture Program or permission of the instructor. Co-Requisite: Architecture 4671 (0442).

This is an upper level design studio in which fifth year students register to take part in the vertical design studio. Each vertical studio section addresses a full range of architectural issues and design projects are brought to a high level of resolution; each studio includes fourth and fifth year students in the professional curriculum. The focus of each studio varies with the studio instructor. The fifth year students are expected to produce projects that synthesize four years of architectural education as a preparation for architectural thesis.

4482. Independent Study: Behavior & Culture (3 to 7 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: ARCH 0380.)

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Architecture Program and approval of Director.

Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of behavior and culture in architecture, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

4596. Architectural Seminar I (3 s.h.) F S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: ARCH W441.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3243 (0243) and admission to the Bachelor of Architecture Curriculum.

Advanced development of methodologies for the analysis and criticism of architecture and urban design. Application of these methods in case studies with emphasis upon the development of the student`s own theoretical stance.

4671. Thesis Program Preparation (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ARCH 0442.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 4596 (W441), 4331 (0331) and 4332 (0332); admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum. Co-Requisite: Architecture 4431 (0431).

Development of possible thesis topics leading to proposal of a thesis project and the preparation of a comprehensive written program which describes in detail the proposed work to be undertaken in the subsequent semester. Both the proposal and the program must be approved by the Department Thesis Committee in advance of the student`s enrollment in Architecture 4699 (0432) (Architectural Thesis).

4691. Thesis Advising I (1 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: ARCH 0433.)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum.

Individual faculty/student meetings to support the production of the thesis program.

4699. Architectural Thesis (6 s.h.) S SS. $.

(Formerly: ARCH 0432.)

Prerequisite: Architecture 3251 (0251), 3252 (0252), 4253 (0253), 4351 (0351), 4431 (0431), 4596 (W441), 4671 (0442) and admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum.

A synthesis of four years of educational experience demonstrating ability for independent study and design synthesis of meaningful architectural quality. Scope and execution defined by student and approved and directed by faculty.

4791. Thesis Advising II (1 s.h.) S SS.

(Formerly: ARCH 0434.)

Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Architecture curriculum.

Individual faculty/student meetings to support the development of the thesis project.