ARCH 550

History and Theory of Architecture I

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Description

First half of a two course sequence that introduces architectural history and theory in coordination with design studio and design technology courses. This course explores geographically and chronologically diverse cultures and their built works in terms of social, technological, and environmental factors while linking aspects of human making and meaning.

CEC Data

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