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ARCH 100 Introduction to Architecture Study (8) A&H
Introduces design studio instruction to students contemplating architecture as a field of study or career. Studio projects, informed by workshops, lectures, readings, field trips, and in-studio critiques introduce the history, theory, and practice of architecture. Includes instruction in basic design drawing and model making. Offered: S.

ARCH 101 Introduction to Architectural Studies (1)
Provides an exposure to topics and methods of architectural education; explores educational and career opportunities; and outlines available student support resources. Credit/no-credit only.

ARCH 150 Appreciation of Architecture I (3) A&H
Historical survey of global architecture and built environments with reference to environmental, technological, and socio-cultural contexts, from prehistory to 1400. Intended for non-majors. Offered: AWSpS.

ARCH 151 Appreciation of Architecture II (3) A&H
Historical survey of global architecture and built environments with reference to environmental, technological, and socio-cultural contexts, from 1400 to the present. Intended for non-majors.

ARCH 200 Architectural Design and Representation I (5) A&H
Introduces architectural representation as fundamental medium for investigation, analysis, and documentation of objects, processes, and architectural space. Consists of a series of investigative projects that introduce orthographic projection, axonometric, and perspective drawing, through which students develop comprehensive skills in hand-drawing and digital media. Offered: A.

ARCH 201 Architectural Design and Representation II (5) A&H
Introduces the fundamentals of architectural design. Consists of a series of investigative projects that introduce principles of architectural design as well as concepts and skills in architectural and digital representation. Prerequisite: ARCH 200. Offered: W.

ARCH 231 Making and Craft (5) A&H
Introduces the cultures and practical realities of "making" through study of the nature of tools, techniques, and the development of built culture over time. Examines the relationships of "making" to available materials, sources of energy and the development of infrastructure. Also covers qualities and characteristics of materials.

ARCH 251 World Architecture Non-Western Cultures (5) SSc/A&H
Introduction to historical and contemporary built environments of non-Judeo-Christian civilizations, primarily Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Meso-American, as manifestations of cultural history and as responses to environmental determinants.

ARCH 300 Architectural Design I (6)
Studio-based course. Small-scale projects develop ability in spatial design sensitive to human perceptions and needs in terms of environmental factors, materiality, scale, and use. Advances use of observation, inquiry, communication, and other basic skills serving the synthesis of space and form. Prerequisite: ARCH 201. Offered: A.

ARCH 301 Architectural Design II (6)
Studio-based course. Projects develop skill in developing the building envelope to support the spatial experiences of interiors and the spatial realm of the site. Focuses on design process as exploratory and iterative, emphasizing critical inquiry. Prerequisite: ARCH 300. Offered: W.

ARCH 302 Architectural Design III (6)
Studio-based course. Expands the field of observation and analysis to include neighborhood-level mapping and precedent studies as preliminary to design. Students design a project with at least two different spatial demands (mixed-use or single-use with a variety of space types). Includes structural concepts along with spatial composition and programmatic distribution, and attention to design processes. Prerequisite: ARCH 301. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 315 Design Drawing (2)
Projects, lectures, demonstrations, and exercises coordinated with studio projects to integrate drawing in all phases of the design process. Lessons in diagramming of design concepts and planning and presenting design solutions. Prerequisite: ARCH 200; corequisite: ARCH 300.

ARCH 320 Introduction to Structures I (3)
Static - Force analysis; the study of external forces and force systems and their analytical solutions as applied to bodies at rest (equilibrium). Topic areas include beams, trusses, determinate frames, and load tracing. Offered: A.

ARCH 321 Introduction to Structures II (3)
Strength of materials; the study of the properties of materials and cross-sectional shapes of structural elements with respect to their effectiveness in resisting stresses. Topic areas include stress and strain, section properties, analysis and design of beams and columns. Prerequisite: ARCH 320. Offered: W.

ARCH 322 Introduction to Structures III (3)
Elementary structural design; synthesis of the previous structures coursework with applications to design of determinate timber and steel structures. Examination of forces on buildings: snow, live loads, wind, and earthquake. An introduction to concept of continuity. Prerequisite: ARCH 321. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 323 Structures I (3)
Covers the design of building structures utilizing the fundamental principles of statics and mechanics of materials. Includes the behavior of beams, trusses, arches, and frames; the structural performance of wood, steel, and concrete; and designing for gravity and lateral loads. First of a two-course sequence. Offered: W.

ARCH 332 Making and Materials (3-5) A&H
Introduces the cultures and realities of making and materials through the study of how tools, materials, and cultures interact to produce our built environment at all scales. Includes substantial hands-on physical interactions with real tools and materials.

ARCH 350 Architecture of the Ancient World (3/5) A&H
Architectural history from beginnings to AD 550. Offered: A.

ARCH 351 Architecture of the Medieval and Early Modern World (3/5) A&H/SSc
Surveys episodes in the history of world architecture during the period from about 700 to 1750. Offered: W.

ARCH 352 History of Modern Architecture (3/5) A&H
Architectural history from 1750 to the present. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 361 Architecture Colloquium (5)
Introduces a wide range of perspectives on architecture, with an emphasis on history and theory, making and materials, and sustainable technologies. Emphasizes the skills of reading, analysis, communication, and writing in the discipline of architecture. Offered: A.

ARCH 362 Architecture and Theory (3-5)
Introduces a wide range of modern and contemporary theoretical movements in architecture. Emphasizes the basic skills of reading, critical inquiry, and communication. Offered: W.

ARCH 380 Computers in Architecture (3)
Laboratories, lecture, and demonstrations to introduce computing in environmental design and planning. Offered: ASp.

ARCH 400 Architectural Design IV (6)
Offers a variety of contexts for exploring different modes of design thinking and architectural production, including but not limited to, studio-based building and urban design. Deepens fundamental skills and provides new perspectives from relevant specializations within the discipline. Prerequisite: ARCH 302. Offered: A.

ARCH 401 Architectural Design V (6)
Provides a variety of contexts for exploring different modes of design thinking and architectural production, including but not limited to, studio-based building and urban design. Deepens fundamental skills and provides new perspectives from relevant specializations within the discipline. Prerequisite: ARCH 400. Offered: W.

ARCH 402 Architectural Design VI (6)
Provides a variety of contexts for exploring different modes of design thinking and architectural production, including but not limited to, studio-based building and urban design. Deepens fundamental skills and provides new perspectives from relevant specializations within the discipline. Prerequisite: ARCH 401. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 403 Architectural Problems (6)
Offered: S.

ARCH 404 Integrated Design/Build Studio (6)
Study of the design/build process with emphasis on the synthesis of design and construction considerations. Focuses on developing design and construction concepts to meet program requirements specified in case studies. Offered: jointly with CM 404.

ARCH 410 Introduction to Architectural Photography (3/5) A&H
Basic elements and processes of architectural photography to include camera controls, exposure technique, photo processing, and fundamental principles of photographing architecture. Student must provide own 35 mm (or larger) camera with manual operating controls.

ARCH 413 Architectural Photography Projects (3)
Students develop in-depth photo essays relating to architecture, the urban movement, or landscape design. Lectures, seminar, and discussion. Prerequisite: ARCH 410.

ARCH 415 Architectural Sketching (3)
Exercises in freehand representational drawing using charcoal, graphite, and conte crayon with emphasis on line, proportion, values, and composition. Studies progress from geometric to nongeometric forms.

ARCH 418 Watercolor Drawing (3)
Introduction to the principles and practice of using transparent watercolor for the naturalistic representation of objects, people, and interior and exterior space.

ARCH 425 Life Cycle Assessment and Architecture (3)
Explores use of life cycle assessment data and methods within design and construction practices to understand and reduce the environmental impact of buildings.

ARCH 426 Structural Unit Masonry (3)
Structural behavior and design of reinforced brick, tile, and unit concrete masonry structures. Prerequisite: CEE 377. Offered: jointly with CEE 455.

ARCH 430 Materials and Processes (3)
Lectures, field trips, and laboratory sessions directed toward the nature, potentials, and limitations of a variety of materials (wood, metal, plastics, inorganic cementing materials, minerals, rocks, and clay) and the processes involved with their production, fabrication, and system compatibility.

ARCH 431 Energy and Environmental Systems for Buildings (3)
Introduces the theory and application of climate, energy use, and comfort as determinants of architectural form. Emphasizes architectural methods for climate adaptation using non-mechanical means of ventilating, cooling, heating, and lighting, to create buildings that are less reliant on purchased energy and fossil fuels. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 434 Color and Light (3)
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and projects focusing on the use of color applied to the three-dimensional architectural context. Explores color theory with the multiple effects of changing light.

ARCH 435 Principles and Practices of Environmental Lighting (3)
Perception-based approach to principles of natural and artificial lighting. Practical considerations of lighting involving environmental evaluations, calculations, and the use of lamps and fixtures. Sketch and model studies for applications. Impact of lighting design on energy conservation. Relation of lighting design process to architectural design concepts. Prerequisite: either ARCH 331 or ARCH 431.

ARCH 436 Building Acoustics (3) NSc
Description of principles and practices for manipulating and enhancing sound in buildings. Information about sound behavior and the organization of architectural elements (deployment of design features, including various geometries and materials) for the control of sound in enclosed spaces and between adjacent spaces.

ARCH 439 Architectural Lighting Design (3)
Concentrates on the use of electric lighting and its effective integration in architecture and the built environment. Includes site visits, demonstrations, lectures, and projects. Prerequisite: ARCH 435.

ARCH 441 Visions of the Japanese House (3)
Explores the origins, derivations, and permutations of the "Japanese house." Outlines underlying principles and paradigms of Japanese domesticity through history and traces its evolution through aspects ranging from the house's expression in media to its constructional materiality. Offered: A.

ARCH 442 Africa and Middle East Seminar (3) A&H
Advanced introduction to colonial and postcolonial architecture in Africa and the Middle East, beginning with the initial European colonization in the mid-nineteenth century. Provides a historical understanding of the formation of distinctive regional and/or national identities in the architecture of these regions. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 445 South Asian Architecture I (3) A&H
Advanced introduction to precolonial architecture and urbanism of South Asia. Using methodologies of culture studies, examines select Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic case studies on a comparative genealogy.

ARCH 446 South Asian Architecture II (3) A&H
Advanced introduction to colonial and postcolonial architecture and urbanism of South Asia. Using methodologies of culture studies, covers 1800 to present, emphasizing the years since India's independence in 1947.

ARCH 452 History of Architecture in Seattle and Environs (3) SSc
Historical development of architecture in Seattle and surrounding areas from the nineteenth century to the present, also touching on issues of urban design and historic preservation.

ARCH 453 Japanese Architecture (3) A&H
Survey of Japanese architecture from its origins to modern times. Although Shinto architecture, tea houses, gardens, and modern developments are discussed, the primary focus is on the development of Japanese Buddhist architecture. Offered: jointly with ART H 419.

ARCH 455 American Architecture (3)
American architecture from indigenous Native American traditions to the present. Offered: jointly with ART H 488.

ARCH 457 Twentieth-Century Architecture (3) A&H
Architecture in the twentieth century, mainly in Europe and the United States. Traces roots of Modernism in Europe in the 1920s, its demise (largely in the United States) in the 1960s, and recent trends such as Post-Modernism and Deconstructivism. Offered: jointly with ART H 491.

ARCH 458 Paris: Architecture and Urbanism (3/5) A&H/SSc
Spans the architectural history of Paris, from its Gallic, pre-Roman origins in the second century BCE through the work of twenty-first century architects. Focuses on changing patterns of the physical fabric of the city and its buildings, as seen within the context of the broader political, social, economic, and cultural history. Offered: jointly with ART H 494/JSIS A 433.

ARCH 459 Architecture Since 1945 (3) A&H
Theories and forms in architecture from the end of World War II to present. Includes new wave Japanese architects, recent Native American developments, and non-Western as well as Western trends. Offered: jointly with ART H 493.

ARCH 460 Design Theory and Analysis (3) SSc/A&H
Problematical nature of philosophies of architecture; interaction of philosophical concepts and architectural form and expression. Fundamentals of architectural criticism.

ARCH 466 Gender and Architecture (3) SSc/A&H
Examines gender in the experience, practice, and theory of architecture and urban space with a focus on modern typologies: skyscraper, home, convent, bachelor pad, street, and closet. Draws from architectural and art history, social studies, design practice and theory, comparative literature, film studies, and queer theory. Offered: jointly with GWSS 466.

ARCH 468 Architecture Capstone Preparation (3)
Preparation for the Architecture major capstone project. Offered: W.

ARCH 469 Architecture Capstone (6)
Development of the capstone project for the Architecture major. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 475 Residential Architectural Practice (3)
Lectures and exercises focused on the operation of a professional architectural practice specializing in residential and smaller-scale projects. Topics include: clients and program development, design strategies and space planning, site considerations, regulatory constraints, consultants, contractors, specialized construction methodology, and issues, ethics, and liability specific to residential project delivery.

ARCH 478 CAD and Working Drawings (4)
Intensive introduction to computer-aided design systems for developing construction documentation (working drawings). Lectures and exercises focus on learning the methodology for using CAD to efficiently prepare working drawings, as well as discussions regarding industry-recognized standards and current technology used in the preparation of documentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 380; CM 313. Offered: ASpS.

ARCH 481 3D Modeling and Rendering (3)
Lectures and weekly exercises focus on understanding and applying the underlying principles of 3D computer graphics and rendering software. Topics include user-interface, data creation and modeling, lighting models, smoothing, texture mapping, ray tracing, radiosity, animation, and solid modeling. Prerequisite: ARCH 380.

ARCH 484 Design Computing Seminar (3)
Weekly colloquium and discussion forum. Discusses design computing research and report on ongoing project progress, with demonstrations and guest speakers. Explores design computing, design thinking and design process, and inventing new computer-aided tools for design. Offered: W.

ARCH 487 Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (3)
Introduces students to building information modeling and associated software tools. Students learn the fundamentals of working with BIM software by developing a project using both 3D parametric modeling and the 2D documentation skills essential to communicating ideas effectively in professional practice. Prerequisite: ARCH 380.

ARCH 490 Architectural Studies Abroad - Special Topics (*, max. 24)
Department-approved, systematic study offered as part of architectural study abroad programs.

ARCH 491 Architectural Studies Abroad - Representation (1-6, max. 12) A&H
Architectural sketching, drawing, modeling, and other presentation techniques in contexts outside the United States.

ARCH 494 Architectural Studies Abroad - Culture (1-6, max. 12) A&H
Studies of language, art, food, music, and other activities that influence architectural and urban form in contexts outside the United States.

ARCH 495 Architectural Studies Abroad - History and Theory (1-6, max. 12) A&H/SSc
Examines history and theory of architecture in study abroad programs.

ARCH 496 Architectural Studies Abroad - Urban Fieldwork (1-6, max. 12)
Analysis and interpretation of urban form and architectural contexts through direct observation in locations outside the United States.

ARCH 497 Architectural Studies Abroad - International Practice (1-6, max. 12)
Observation and evaluation of architectural practices in contexts outside the United States through firm visits and guest presentations.

ARCH 498 Special Projects (1-12, max. 18)
Instructor-initiated and department-approved systematic study and offering of specialized subject matter. Topics vary and are announced in preceding quarter.

ARCH 499 Undergraduate Research (1-6, max. 6)

ARCH 500 Architectural Foundation Studio I (6)
The first of a two-quarter sequence structured as a series of design exercises that will expose students to a diversity of methods, scales and program types. Studio problems will balance the acquisition of basic design and representation skills with the exploration of broad themes of space, dwelling, site and place. The studio work is closely coordinated with parallel Representation, Design Technology and History and Theory classes. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.

ARCH 501 Architectural Foundation Studio II (6)
The second of a two-quarter sequence structured as a series of design exercises that will expose students to a diversity of methods, scales and program types. Studio problems will balance the acquisition of basic design and representation skills with the exploration of broad themes of space, dwelling, site and place. The studio work is closely coordinated with parallel Representation, Design Technology and History and Theory classes. Prerequisite: ARCH 500 Credit/no-credit only. Offered: W.

ARCH 502 Architectural Integration Studio I (6)
The studio is structured as a first integrated design studio experience. It builds upon the first two quarters through integrating structural systems, building assemblies and environmental responses with broader design concerns. Through exploring a project in an urban context, the studio focuses on themes of community and society. The studio work is closely coordinated with parallel Design Technology and Materials and Assemblies classes. Prerequisite: ARCH 501 Credit/no-credit only. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 503 Architectural Integration Studio II (6)
The first of a two-quarter sequence structured for the development of integrative design skills. Studio problems explore the relationship between building, the public realm and place-making in an urban context and develop a building design as part of larger urban systems related to energy, ecology and mobility. The fall studio work is closely coordinated with parallel Design Technology, Urban Issues and Contemporary Theory classes. Prerequisite: ARCH 502 Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.

ARCH 504 Architectural Integration Studio III (6)
The second of a two-quarter sequence structured for the development of integrative design skills. Studio problems explore the relationship between building, the public realm and place-making in an urban context and develop a building design as part of larger urban systems related to energy, ecology and mobility. The winter studio work is closely coordinated with parallel Design Technology, Site Ecology and Materials and Assemblies classes. Prerequisite: ARCH 503 Credit/no-credit only. Offered: W.

ARCH 505 Architectural Exploration Studio I (6, max. 12)
The first of two advanced architectural design studios offers a variety of studio experiences on specialized topics. The studio builds upon technical knowledge and integrative design skills while placing a greater emphasis on experimentation and collaboration as well as design methodology. The studio combined with required Research Methods class will prepare students for either their final Research Studios or Independent Thesis. Prerequisite: ARCH 504. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 506 Architectural Exploration Studio II (6, max. 12)
The second of two advanced architectural design studios offers a variety of studio experiences on specialized topics. The studio builds upon technical knowledge and integrative design skills while placing a greater emphasis on experimentation and collaboration as well as design methodology. The studio combined with required Research Methods class will prepare students for either their final Research Studios or Independent Thesis. Prerequisite: ARCH 504. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.

ARCH 507 Architectural Research Studio I (6, max. 12)
The first of two architectural research studios structured for the integration of rigorous design-related research with a comprehensive project. Studios explore faculty generated topics on current interdisciplinary issues in the built environment in support of degree options in History, Theory and Criticism; Materials and Fabrication; and Sustainable Systems and Design. The studio is directly tied to a required Research Seminar class. Prerequisite: ARCH 506 and ARCH 592. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: W.

ARCH 508 Architectural Research Studio II (6, max. 12)
The second of two architectural research studios structured for the integration of rigorous design-related research with a comprehensive project. Studios explore faculty generated topics on current interdisciplinary issues in the built environment in support of degree options in History, Theory and Criticism; Materials and Fabrication; and Sustainable Systems and Design. The studio is directly tied to a required Research Seminar class. Prerequisite: ARCH 506 and ARCH 592. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 510 Representation I (3)
The first of a two-quarter sequence introduces representation techniques used in architectural design with an emphasis on hand-drawing fundamentals, two- and three-dimensional digital techniques, and architectural presentation strategies. It examines architectural representation as a medium for the investigation, documentation analysis and communication of architectural space. Assignments closely coordinated with parallel Foundation Studio. Offered: A.

ARCH 511 Representation II (3)
The second of a two-quarter sequence introduces representation techniques used in architectural design with an emphasis on hand-drawing fundamentals, two- and three-dimensional digital techniques, and architectural presentation strategies. It examines architectural representation as a medium for the investigation, documentation analysis and communication of architectural space. Assignments closely coordinated with parallel Foundation Studio. Prerequisite: ARCH 510 Offered: W.

ARCH 512 Advanced Representation (3)
Designed to take tools of architectural representation and introduce stylistic workflows and techniques to build visual narratives. Workshops focus on advanced 3D modeling, digital post processing, and hybrid techniques to blend digital and hand-drawing conventions. Illustrates how these tools can be efficiently used both for architectural representation and as an aid to design. Prerequisite: ARCH 511 or equivalent. Offered: Sp.

ARCH 520 Design Technology I (3)
Explores the way climate, place, materials, and tools shape buildings and affect both how to build and how to conceive of building human inhabitations. Examines relationships between technology and materials. Looks to both nature and traditional architecture for principles of climate adaptation, as well as tools and methods of building. Subjects developed through hands-on exercises in the fabrication lab. Offered: A.

ARCH 521 Design Technology II (3)
Establishes the fundamental relationships between forces of gravity, wind or earthquake loading and structural form; also influence of sun, wind, and light on architectural form. Drawing from first principles of statics, mechanics of materials, and heat transfer, explores force systems and their analytical solutions as applied to bodies at rest (statics), and to steady-state heat transfer. Prerequisite: ARCH 520 Offered: W.

ARCH 522 Design Technology III (3)
Relationships between forces of gravity, wind, or earthquake loading and structural form. Focuses on structural behavior of beams, trusses, arches and fram