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Adaptive Reuse Design Studio

Adaptive Reuse Design Studio

Site Planning –

Site Planning –

This course presents the basis for an understanding of structural behavior and design, with an emphasis placed on the theoretical and practical application of structural design principles for new and existing urban small-scale building structures. The fundamental scientific framework of mechanics, strength of materials, structural analysis and architectural design integration will be addressed. Conditions encountered during renovations and their solutions will be included. The course is presented in lecture and discussion sessions in conjunction with homework assignments. Students are expected to participate in class by asking and responding to questions, relating relevant experiences, offering opinions, etc. Exams and quizzes will be given based on class lectures and discussions, reading assignments and notes.

This course presents the basis for an understanding of structural behavior and design, with an emphasis placed on the theoretical and practical application of structural design principles for new and existing urban small-scale building structures. The fundamental scientific framework of mechanics, strength of materials, structural analysis and architectural design integration will be addressed. Conditions encountered during renovations and their solutions will be included. The course is presented in lecture and discussion sessions in conjunction with homework assignments. Students are expected to participate in class by asking and responding to questions, relating relevant experiences, offering opinions, etc. Exams and quizzes will be given based on class lectures and discussions, reading assignments and notes.

Building Technology III

Building Technology III

This course is part of a project at the Brooklyn Historical Society called SAFA: Students and Faculty in the archives. In this course, which is also part of a learning community with two architecture courses, students will explore the ways in which fire, disease, and catastrophe have shaped public space in New York City from the 18th century to the present day.

This course is part of a project at the Brooklyn Historical Society called SAFA: Students and Faculty in the archives. In this course, which is also part of a learning community with two architecture courses, students will explore the ways in which fire, disease, and catastrophe have shaped public space in New York City from the 18th century to the present day.