| ARC 140 | Experiencing Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Visual & Performing Arts |
| Contemporary and historic houses, public buildings and cities illustrate the practical and aesthetic aspects of architecture. The basic elements of architectural form, design process, and architectural criticism. |
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| ARC 162 | An Introduction to Architecture | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: D 104 and BED-A students; Corequisite: D 105 |
| The purpose of architecture examined through its practices, theories and key principles. Lectures, projects, and readings expose students to the diverse world of ideas, creative work and practical considerations which make up the discipline of architecture. |
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| ARC 201 | Architectural Design: Environment | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: D 105; BED-A students only; Corequisite: ARC 211 |
| Investigation of the relationships between environment and built form. Solar orientation, topography, vegetation, and constructed context in relationship to user needs as parameters for justifying design proposals. Particular emphasis on architectural conventions of communication. |
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| ARC 202 | Architectural Design: Form | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 201 and BED-A students |
| Investigation of relationships between idea and form. Composition and precedent as parameters for generating, developing, and justifying architectural form. Particular emphasis on electronic media in drawing and modeling. |
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| ARC 211 | Natural Systems and Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: D 105 |
| Restricted to students in BEDA Program. Relationship between natural and architectural systems. Exploration of the implications of natural forces - sun, wind and daylight- on architecture. Energy-conscious architectural design and site planning strategies to fulfill thermal comfort requirements of people in designed environments. |
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| ARC 232 | Structures and Materials | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Construction materials related to structural applications. Theory of structures and introduction to quantitative analysis. Implications for design. Historical examples and current practices. Laboratory and field trips required. |
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| ARC 241 | Introduction to World Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only, Visual & Performing Arts |
| History of the built environment (buildings, urban planning, and associated arts) in western and non-western cultures, ranging from dawn of civilization to dawn of modern era, including high-style architecture, vernacular buildings, and traditional forms. |
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| ARC 242 | History of Western Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Humanities |
| Prerequisite: ARC 241, ARC 242 |
| History of western architecture (including some landscape architecture and city planning) from the beginnings of the Renaissance in early 15th century to late 19th century in the United States. |
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| ARC 251 | Digital Representation | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: BED-A students or Master of Arch, Track 3 students |
| Project based methodological investigation of digital representation in architecture including: two- three- and four-dimensional media. Purchase of laptop and necessary software required. |
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| ARC 289 | Architectural Travel Study I | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: ARC 141 and ARC 142 |
| The study of cities, architectural sites, buildings, building complexes, and architectural elements conducted independently by students as part of a planned travel-study tour. Includes advance research and approval of proposed study topic and itinerary. Students will document study through sketches, analytical notations, and a summary paper. Departmental Approval Required |
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| ARC 292 | Special Topics in Architecture | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Topics of current interest in Architecture. Normally used to develop new courses. |
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| ARC 301 | Architectural Design: Intermediate | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 202 and Jr standing in BED-A |
| Studies in architectural design. Projects of many types and scales are employed to investigate issues in architecture. Emphasis is on independent exploration of design values and their implications. |
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| ARC 302 | Architectural Design: Technology | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 301, ARC 331, ARC 432; BED-A students; Co-requisite ARC 332 |
| An investigation of technical systems of building - structure, environmental control/energy, materials, enclosure, and circulation, their fabrication and assembly and their capacity to affect form and tectonic structure- as fundamental elements of the design process. Particular emphasis on physical models. |
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| ARC 331 | Architectural Structures I | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 232 |
| Structural design process. Combined role of imposed loads and architectural function in shaping the form of the building. Interaction of elements in structural systems containing beams, columns, trusses, space frames, slabs, arches, vaults, domes,cables, cable networks, fabrics and diaphrams. Case studies emphasized. |
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| ARC 332 | Architectural Structures II | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 331 |
| Structural systems explored through case studies and design projects. Emphasis on interaction of structural elements. Tracing of loads in structural systems. Sizing of tensile elements, columns, trusses, and flexural elements. Design and sizing of joints. |
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| ARC 401 | Architectural Design: Urban | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 302 and BED-A student |
| An architectural design studio intended to explore and integrate design issues of all types within an urban environment. Emphasis will be placed on both formal and technical issues of urban sites including transportation and land use planning, phasing of projects over time, relationships to other structures, and the application of development codes, regulations, and urban design principles to the fabric of the city. |
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| ARC 402 | Architectural Design: Advanced | UNITS: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARC 401 and BED-A students |
| Advanced architectural design studios in which projects of many types and scales are employed to investigate a range of educational, theoretical and professional studies. Particular emphasis on independent research and exploration of design issues and their implications as defined by faculty. |
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| ARC 403 | Architectural Design Fundamentals: Environment | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Masters of Architecture students; Co-requisite: ARC 211 |
| An introductory architectural design studio for M. Arch, Track 3 students investigating the relationship between environment and built form. Solar orientation, climate, topography, vegetation, and constructed context in relationship to user needs as parameters for design proposals. Particular emphasis on design fundamentals and conventions of architectural communication. |
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| ARC 404 | Architectural Design Fundamentals: Form | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Masters of Architecture Track 3 students; ARC 403; Co-requisite: ARC 251 |
| An introductory architectural design studio for M. Arch. Track 3 students investigating relationships between idea and form. Composition and precedent as parameters for generating, developing, and justifying architectural form. Particular emphasison electronic media in drawing and modeling. |
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| ARC 405 | Architectural Design Fundamentals: Technology | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Master of Architecture students; ARC 404; Co-requisite: ARC 331 and ARC 432 |
| An introductory architectural design studio for M. Arch. Track 3 students in which the technical systems of building - structure, environmental control/energy, materials, enclosure, and circulation; their fabrication and assembly; and their capacityto affect form and tectonic expression - are explored as fundamental elements of the design process. Particular emphasis on physical models. |
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| ARC 414 | Environmental Control Systems | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 211 |
| Studies in light, heat, moisture, air motion, and sound in architectural environments. Mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment for illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation, vertical transportation and communication in buildings. Water and waste, fire protection and safety, and acoustic systems in architecture. |
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| ARC 432 | Architectural Construction Systems | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 232 |
| Building construction systems related to architectural design. Historical and current building practices. Implications for design and systems selection. Case studies. Field trips are required. |
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| ARC 441 | History of Contemporary Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: ARC 241, ARC 242; BED-A students, Bachelor of Architecture students, or Masters of Architecture students |
| A survey and critical examination of modern architecture from its origins in 19th-century philosophy and technology to the most recent developments in world architecture. |
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| ARC 442 | History of NC Architecture | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARC 241, ARC 242 |
| Survey of NC Architecture from 17th-century settlement to World War II. Coverage of a wide range of building types and development patterns. |
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| ARC 450 | Architectural Drawing | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Master of Architecture Track 3 student |
| Introduction to freehand and constructed drawing including planimetric drawing and three-dimensional techniques of axonometric, isometric, and perspective. Freehand on-site drawing in various media and the art of the design sketch. Basics of visual composition and diagramming. |
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| ARC 490 | Architecture International Studio | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: ARC 302, Participation in off-campus program. |
| Exploration of architectural problems and development of design solutions in an international setting. Studio projects focused on current conditions found in the host culture, profession, and community. |
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| ARC 492 | Special Topics in Architecture | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Topics of current interest in Architecture. Normally used to develop new courses. |
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| ARC 495 | Independent Study in Architecture | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: BED-A students with Junior standing and a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0. |
| Special projects in architecture developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. |
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| ARC 500 | Architectural Design: Professional Studio | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: M.Arch Track 1 and Track 3 student, ARC 405 or BEDA Degree (or equivalent) |
| A comprehensive and integrative architectural design studio for M.Arch students involving the execution of a project in sufficient depth to understand the opportunities and discipline resulting from the inclusion of building. |
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| ARC 501 | Professional Architecture Studio I | UNITS: 6 |
| Prerequisite: BEDA degree |
| Design studio investigations aimed at the development of an understanding of the major issues confronting the contemporary architect and at the expanding of problem solving abilities in architectural design. |
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| ARC 502 | Professional Architecture Studio II | UNITS: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARC 501 |
| Design investigation aimed at the development of an understanding of the major issues confronting the contemporary architect and at the expanding of problem solving abilities in architectural design. This is an individualized, final project studio. |
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| ARC 503 | Advanced Architectural Design (Series) | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Advanced studies in architectural design. Projects concerning various aspects of building design, urban design and community design in comprehensive and integrative manner. |
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| ARC 511 | Mapping the Modern Site | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: History of Modern Architecture or Landscape Architecture course; College of Design students |
| Examination of American ideas about nature (including relevant European influence) from the mid-18th century to the present as manifested in architecture, landscape architecture, art, and theory. Focus is on underlying dichotomies, ambiguities, interpretations, and misconceptions that characterize our relationship with the natural world. Discussion and readings facilitate understanding of motivations underlying architectural representation and their role in revealing and enacting these often unrecognized values. |
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| ARC 530 | Tectonics and Craft | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: Architecture Majors, ARC 432 |
| Studies of construction and material form in architecture. Case studies of select examples of contemporary architecture that exemplify the technique and craft of modern construction. Analysis of functional, tectonic, and experiential aspects of building methods within the context of economics and culture. Examination of assembly as a determinant of building form. |
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| ARC 534 | Design of Architectural Details | UNITS: 3 |
| Using detail patterns based on function, constructability, and aesthetics, students analyze existing successful building details, diagnose problems in existing buildings, and design details for their own projects. Restricted to Bachelors and Masters students in Architecture. |
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| ARC 543 | Analysis of Precedent | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Grad. standing |
| Investigation of architectural elements, relationships and ordering ideas through comparative graphic analysis of buildings designed by architects. Emphasis on buildings as physical artifacts. |
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| ARC 544 | Architectural Conservation | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate in SOD or Graduate standing |
| Examination of the many dimensions of architectural conservation and/or preservation as significant aspect of architectural practice. Exploration of historical evolution, regulatory and economic factors, technology and pertinent design issues as foundations for individual case studies by class members of selected adaptive use, rehabilitation and restoration projects. |
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| ARC 546 | Theory of Building Types | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Two ARC studios |
| Theoretical implications and practical applications of typology in architecture. Analysis and documentation of selected building types in their historical evolution. Graphic identification of type characteristics. |
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| ARC 548 | Vernacular Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: M.Arch student without an undergraduate degree in architecture must have completed ARC 211,ARC 241,ARC 232 |
| Readings in theories of vernacular architecture. Case studies of selected examples of vernacular architecture of the world: architectural analysis of utilitarian, tectonic, and perceptual aspects of buildings and urban fabrics against the background of place and culture. Examination of influences of various vernacular traditions on contemporary practice. |
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| ARC 561 | The Practice of Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| A lecture course examination of the practice of architecture through a lecture course, with emphasis upon both normative and emerging procedures in the private architectural firm. Special attention upon the role and function of the practicing architect, legal and regulatory conditions, the nature of professional services, office management and project management processes. |
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| ARC 562 | Legal Issues in Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Architecture Majors, ARC 561 |
| The main principles of law affecting the profession of architecture as it is influenced by contracts, torts, agency, property, and environmental restrictions. |
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| ARC 570 | Anatomy of the City | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| A morphological investigation of cities throughout urban history, with emphasis on formal principles of spatial organization. Part one: examination of the descriptive properties of cities in terms of interdisciplinary concepts and principles. Part two: examination of the organizational characteristics of urban space. |
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| ARC 571 | Urban House | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| This seminar is intended to investigate the interrelationships between the form of housing and the demands of a rapidly changing society. Reference is made to the physical, economic, social, cultural, and economic factors that influence housing design. |
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| ARC 574 | Place and Place Making | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Examination of the definitions, concepts and emergent research findings useful in explaining the human sense of place through seminar-lecture course. Particular emphasis upon those physical aspects and relationships influencing this sense of place and affording some designer control. |
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| ARC 575 | Participatory Design in Architecture | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only, Offered Alternate Years |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| The theories and methods pertaining to the participatory design process. A probe of the nature of advocacy design and examination of successful projects in the U. S. and abroad defining a social role for architects. |
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| ARC (LAR) 576 | Community Design | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Processes through which citizens shape and manage built environment. Strategic planning, visioning process, community action, and mediation will be discussed and illustrated with case study examples from architecture, landscape architecture and planning. Analysis and assessment from case studies of participation techniques such as charrette, study circles, and visual appraisal. |
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| ARC (LAR) 577 | Sustainable Communities | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Historical precedents of sustainable communities. Examination of the Garden City, the New Towns Movement, and the New Urbanism. Comparison of sustainable communities to urban visions of Wright, Corbusier, Soleri and others. Virtual cities and digital communities. |
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| ARC 578 | Ecological Design | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| An integrative approach to human and natural systems. Ecological scale, function, spatial structure and human-ecosystem interaction through case studies at a variety of scales. Ecological concepts linked to design and planning principles. |
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| ARC 581 | Project Preparation Seminar | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Quantitative and qualitative conditions, considerations and determinants as preparation for architectural design. Emphasis on research methods, data collection and interpretation, theoretical discourse, site analysis, programming and architectural precedent. Required enrollment in B.Arch. |
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| ARC 589 | Architectural Travel Study II | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Independent study while traveling. Submission of sketchbook/journal and paper upon return. Research on topic of concentration and approval of itinerary in advance required. Graphic documentation and critical evaluation of buildings and urban spaces.Required of all participants in Dept. of Architecture Foreign Exchange and Summer Abroad Programs. Restricted to departmental approval. |
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| ARC 590 | Special Topics in Architecture | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Topics of current interest by faculty in the Department of Architecture. Subjects under this number normally to test and develop new courses. |
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| ARC 598 | Final Project Studio In Architecture | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: 18 hrs. of ARC 503 and ARC 697 |
| Final project for graduate students supervised by members of their graduate advisory committee. Requires department approval. |
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| ARC 630 | Independent Study | UNITS: 1-6 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Development of research and projects in various aspects of architecture under the direction of architecture faculty member on tutorial basis. Requires a faculty sponsor and departmental approval. |
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| ARC 676 | Special Seminar In Architecture | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Presentation of seminars on subjects of current interest in design by persons not part of the regular faculty. |
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| ARC 685 | Supervised Teaching | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
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| ARC 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | UNITS: 1 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| ARC 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| ARC 696 | Summer Thesis Res | UNITS: 1 |
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| ARC 697 | Final Project Research in Architecture | UNITS: 1-6 |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Investigation of selected problems and projects in architecture of particular interest to graduate students under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Credits and content vary to meet the scope of the project proposal. |
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| ARC 896 | Summer Dissert Res | UNITS: 1 |
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