Graduate Catalog: School of Architecture Courses

IARC 508 History of Architecture and Interiors (3)

A course which studies architecture as unified, coherent structures made up of elements and systems which must have an integrated relationship of form, space, and order. Includes study of the socio-economic conditions and the technical advances in materials which often dictated the styles.

IARC 510 DesignThesis I (6)

An advanced, comprehensive graduate capstone studio project in which students will explore alternative designs for the interiors of an existing building in need of new life and function within the community. Students will choose a project from an array of unused or underutilized buildings harboring high transformational potential. Students will investigate existing conditions, develop realistic building programs, and create comprehensive schematic design alternatives for the building they choose to explore.Weekly lectures augment design studies inquiries.

IARC 512 LEED for Interior Architects (3)

Presentation and analysis of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System for Commercial Interiors established by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Covers sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality and innovation, and the design process.

IARC 514 Issues in Contemporary Interior Architecture (3)

An examination of emerging issues in the field of interior architecture. Emphasis will be on innovative technologies to achieve sustainable interiors, as well as the ever-changing design challenges facing the profession.

IARC 520 DesignThesis II (6)

Part II of the graduate capstone studio project in which a schematic design from the previous semester is developed through the early design development phase. The entire Thesis project will emphasize adaptive re-use strategies that focus on sustainable design principles appropriate for the proposed project. Requires a formal, comprehensive project review at which students present their year's work to a panel of faculty and practitioners

IARC 521 Lighting Fundamentals (3)

The role of lighting in the creation of interior spaces. Covers concepts of lighting design, including distribution, effects, luminaires, and graphic layouts. Includes case studies and an analysis of sustainable design practices related to daylighting, energy consumption, and related topics.

IARC 522 Detailing Interior Architecture (3)

The detail as an expression of design intention. Interior detailing involves the focused examination of how materials are selected, joined, manipulated, and applied.
Materials research of historically significant interior details will aid the student's technical knowledge of the subject. Drawings will be developed at large scales (1:1, 1:2, 1:5) to better understand specific detailing methods. Mock-ups of prototypical details will complement the drawings and emphasis will be placed on sustainable building materials and fastening systems.

IARC 524 Professional Competencies (3)

A review of subjects covered in the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) professional exam, including: ethical and accepted methods of practice; furniture, fixtures, equipment and finish materials; and regulatory standards that impact the design of interior spaces

IARC 549 Aesthetics (3)

Lecture series and dialogue exploring the fine arts, architecture, sculpture, the written and spoken word and their relationship to present- day design.

ARCH 552 DigitalMedia III (3)

Advanced computer application for analysis, design, and presentation.

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