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Architecture (Previously Designing the Built Environment)

Student presenting architecture design

Course Description

This course combines the talents of Clemson's Architecture and Landscape Architecture departments to help students how to design the built environment. These two design disciplines are critical for improving how we live today, and ensuring that the cities, towns, and natural environments of tomorrow are healthy and sustainable. 

The theme of this course is "paths." Paths are everywhere, comprising a vast, often hidden network of interconnected passages in the natural and built environment. Paths take us on life's journeys-- telling stories and revealing values. 

During this course, students will:

  • Tour offices of professional design firms
  • Visit Greenville, named one of the most livable cities in South Carolina
  • Tour the campus of Clemson University through an architectural lens
  • Sketch and explore design ideas
  • LEarn about design and building technology
  • Learn the process of designing and making architectural model

Course Requirements

Students should wear comfortable walking shoes for trips to Greenville and tours around campus.

Course Schedule

Monday
  • Lee Hall Tour
  • Clemson Architecture Tour
  • Project Introduction and Site Tour
  • Sketching and Site Analysis
Tuesday
  • Design Location, Plan, Portals, Thresholds, and Path People Interactions
  • Basic Design Skills, Principles, and Concepts
  • Construction Tour
  • Design Thinking  7 Processes
  • Desk Critiques

 

Wednesday
  • Trip to Greenville
    • Visit Landscape Architecture Firm
    • Unity Park
    • Downtown Greenville Tour
Thursday
  • Planing, Sections, Elevations, and Perspectives
  • Project Development
Friday
  • Project Presentations
  • Career Paths Discussion