ARCH 331Architectural Design III

6 credits · Architecture · Penn State

Development of the design process through organizational methodologies, based on physical, functional, and social-behavioral determinants. ARCH 331 Architectural Design II (6) Development of the design process through organizational methodologies, based on physical, functional, and social-behavioral determinants. Emphasis is placed on "The Building Thoroughly Considered." The third-year design studio course is a continuation of the rigorous development of the architectural process started in the second year studio. Students will strive to develop an architectural totality, search for thoughtful decisions and sound judgments. Students continue the process of integrating the abstraction of the basics with the pragmatics of the built world. The student at the completion of this year should understand what a building is and how it responds to human needs in terms of cultural meaning, physical reality, operational prerequisites and construction.