ARC 308–Architecture and Society Spring 2013
Instructor: Larry Speck Handout #2
Course Outline
I. Introduction
Jan 15 - Course Description
Jan 17 - Architecture and Society–Overview
Jan 22 - Architectural Values/Philosophy/Principles/Prejudices/Theory
II. Form in Architecture
Jan 24 - Architecture as Sensual/Visual Experience
Jan 29 - Architecture as an Intellectual/Artistic Experience
Jan 31 - Order and Systems in Architecture
Feb 5 - Numbers/Mathematics/Geometry as Inspiration of Form
Feb 7 - Nature/Biology/Organisms as Inspiration of Form
[Reading in Experiencing Architecture to be completed by Feb. 7]
Feb 12 - Synthesis – Form
Feb 14 - Form in Practice
Feb 19 - Quiz #1
III. Physical Considerations in Architecture
Feb 21 - Buildings and Land
Feb 26 - Geography/Topography/Ecology
Feb 28 - Structure and Materials
Mar 5 - Construction/Tectonics
Mar 7 - Architecture in Response to Climate
Mar 19 - Synthesis - Physical Considerations
[Readings in Thermal Delight in Architecture to be completed by Mar 19]
Mar 21 - Test #2
IV. Human Use in Architecture
Mar 26 - Human Use in Practice
Mar 28 - The Designation and Organization of Use
Apr 2 - Architectural Determinism
Apr 4 - Humanism at the Personal Scale
Apr 9 - Humanism at the Scale of Organizations/Communities/Bureaucracies
Apr 11 - Meaning in Public Buildings
Apr 16 - Synthesis - Human Use
[Readings in The Place of Houses (pp. 1-203, 277-293) to be completed by Apr 16]
Apr 18 - Test #3
V. Combinations and Synthesis
Apr 23 - Technology as a Source of Beauty
Apr 25 - Perfection and Compromise
Apr 30 - A Few Good Buildings
May 2 - The whole Architect
Final Exam to be scheduled by the University.
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