Weekly Outline

1. Introduction: The Role of the Architect
2. Introduction to Architectural Drawings: Measuring, Drawing, Dimensioning
3. Introduction to Architectural Drawings: Plans, Sections, Elevations
4. Introduction to Architectural Drawings: Plans
5. Introduction to Architectural Practice
6. A Section and Elevation of a Two-story House (Part 1)
7. A Section and Elevation of a Two-story House (Part 2)
8. Midterm
9. The Urban Experience: Architecture and Public Space
10. Introduction to Sketching
11. A Field Guide to the Architectural Styles
12. Principles of Composition
13. Architectural Design – Concept
14. Architectural Design – Development
15. Waiting Room – Presentation

 

NOTE: Weekly lesson sequence could be reversed depending on the season. As shown, the outdoor lab lessons are at the end of the semester (ideal for the spring semester), but could be reversed (or interchanged) in the fall to permit the outdoor labs to occur in September and October.