Study of sustainable building concepts, green architecture strategies, and systems development. Students learn hierarchy as it relates to spatial allocation, corporate structure, corporate image, basic commercial office codes, and commercial office furnishing/equipment. A comprehensive studio project will encompass site and environmental planning, material and system selection, and integration of technology to create spaces that are functional, aesthetically interesting, and environmentally sound.

Study of sustainable building concepts, green architecture strategies, and systems development. Students learn hierarchy as it relates to spatial allocation, corporate structure, corporate image, basic commercial office codes, and commercial office furnishing/equipment. A comprehensive studio project will encompass site and environmental planning, material and system selection, and integration of technology to create spaces that are functional, aesthetically interesting, and environmentally sound.

The goal of this course is to introduce the principles of good lighting practice, together with information about hardware and aesthetics. Students will be introduced to the rule-of-thumb formulas, calculations, and technical terminology that are necessary to put theory into practice. Aesthetic factors (such as color rendition and psychological factors related to the nature of various light sources) are considered in the context of the importance of the ambiance produced by the creative use of lighting. Notes: Workload per week: two hours of lecture, four hours of studio and nine hours of homework.

Focusing on the functional and aesthetic requirements of the restaurant/food service and hospitality industry, this course presents the abstract, creative and philosophical approach to moderate and large-scale design, which is subject to code compliance and the functional problems of equipment and maintenance of the hospitality industry. Students are expected to be creative and competent in their design solutions and at the same time to consider budgetary issues and the psychological and emotional responses of users as well as human factors of the physical space. Prerequisite: IAD 202 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.

Focusing on the functional and aesthetic requirements of the restaurant/food service and hospitality industry, this course presents the abstract, creative and philosophical approach to moderate and large-scale design, which is subject to code compliance and the functional problems of equipment and maintenance of the hospitality industry. Students are expected to be creative and competent in their design solutions and at the same time to consider budgetary issues and the psychological and emotional responses of users as well as human factors of the physical space. Prerequisite: IAD 202 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.

This is the student¿s final design project, the subject of which has been selected, researched and documented during the prior semester. It is the culmination of the student¿s previous four years of work and the focal point of one¿s portfolio, demonstrating aptitude for the Interior Architecture and Design profession and acquired skills in visual communication. This course is team-taught and each student has two internal advisors who are full-time faculty members, as well as an external advisor from the profession to add to their thesis team. The course requires weekly critiques and a final presentation to a selected critique committee. Notes: Workload per week: three hours of lecture, six hours of studio and twelve hours of homework.

Production of a traditional printed, digital, and web-based portfolio in preparation for the job market. Documentation, organization and enhancement of previous studio projects will be included. The course will integrate students' individual design experience into a variety of media types, which will become their calling card preparing them to compete in a global market.

Production of a traditional printed, digital, and web-based portfolio in preparation for the job market. Documentation, organization and enhancement of previous studio projects will be included. The course will integrate students' individual design experience into a variety of media types, which will become their calling card preparing them to compete in a global market.