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ARCH 441Architectural Design Analysis

3 credits · Architecture · Penn State

Studies in principles and elements of design; planning for human use; the relationship of space to physical and social environment. Architectural Engineering majors only. ARCH 441 Architectural Design Analysis (3) Studies in principles and elements of design; planning for human use; the relationship of space to physical and social environment.The objective of this course is to explore various approaches to architectural design and to reinforce the concept that there is no "right" or "wrong" answer to a design problem. "Design" is decision-making in itself -- the key to a successful project lies not only in the final product, but in the process leading up to it as well. In order to be successful, design solutions must respond to both formal ideas as well as human, environmental and technical realities. Thus, the interaction between art and technology becomes imperative.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

You need:

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Fall (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Architectural Engineering, B.A.E.

One of the options in (1)

  • Architecture Studies, Minor
What it opens up

Courses that list ARCH 441 as a prerequisite (3)

  • AE 481W Comprehensive Architectural Engineering Senior Project I
  • AE 494M Senior Honors Thesis
  • ARCH 442 Architectural Design Analysis