ARCH 149 - Studio 1 - Design Fundamentals and Principles

3 units
2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab
Prerequisite: ARCH 170 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

In this beginning design course, students will learn how building expression is derived and can be understood through the analysis of primary shapes and geometry. The focus will be on the design process demonstrating the iterative means in developing architectural design solutions using models, drawings, and graphics to communicate the design solution.