This course focuses on the evolving technology of building, the properties of construction materials, their comparative strength and durability, their potentialities and limits in structural support, and the use of sustainable materials and systems. In this course students learn to see buildings as supportive systems. Static equilibrium, building loads, construction methods, fastening and terminology are explained, emphasizing interior alterations. There is an overview of the International Building Code, zoning, and a review of the ADA. Notes: Workload per week: three hours of lecture, one-hour laboratory and three hours of student preparation for class. Prerequisite: one year of drafting (IAD 100 and IAD 107).

The primary emphasis of this course is to familiarize students with the nature of perspective. By learning to plot one- and two-point perspective drawings mechanically from plans and elevations, students will acquire one of the primary presentation skills required by designers. Skills in freehand perspective drawing and basic visual judgment will also be developed. Prerequisite: IAD 107.

The primary emphasis of this course is to familiarize students with the nature of perspective. By learning to plot one- and two-point perspective drawings mechanically from plans and elevations, students will acquire one of the primary presentation skills required by designers. Skills in freehand perspective drawing and basic visual judgment will also be developed. Prerequisite: IAD 107.

Concentrating on institutional design projects, this course presents the student with large-scale design problems with challenging code and functional issues, which must be treated creatively and competently. Emphasis is placed on maintenance, equipment requirements, budgetary considerations, code concerns and human factors as they relate to the physical, psychological and emotional responses people have to the spaces they use. Notes: Workload per week: two hours of lecture, four hours of studio and nine hours of homework. Prerequisite: IAD 301 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.

This course surveys furniture styles from the earliest known examples to present-day trends with the emphasis taking place from the 18th Century onward. The subject will be presented in philosophical, political, and economic contexts, with cross-references to architecture and other applied arts, enabling students to understand the factors which influence design. Workload per week: three hours of lecture and three hours of homework. Open to non-majors. Prerequisite: ENL 102.

This course examines the development and impact of resilient design as it relates to a community¿s ability to predict, react and adapt unanticipated factors. Students gain factual knowledge about the strategies and tools required for resilient design with a focus on historical built environments and business continuity planning. Students analyze and observe the various resilient design approaches used across the globe and explore these important cultural and geographical differences through international travel. This course includes travel.

Selection of a specific type of design for thesis based on accumulated knowledge and design maturity. This course is devoted to original research programming and documentation. This is a writing-intensive course with each student producing a written program documenting their findings, analysis and recommendations in preparation for Thesis Studio.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student¿s individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student¿s individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.

A continuation of IAD 440 Pre-Thesis: Programmatic Research demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture + Design profession. Thesis topics represent student¿s individuality and acquired written, verbal and visual communication skills. Students work with internal and an external advisor with expertise in the students¿ focus area of design. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected review committee.