ARC 406: Architectural Design Studio 7

Credits 5

This studio focuses on the intersection of urban planning and housing design, emphasizing the integration of social, economic, and environmental factors in creating sustainable and livable urban communities. Students will analyze urban contexts and address complex housing challenges through innovative design solutions. The studio explores topics such as density, mixed-use development, community engagement, and public-private spaces, encouraging students to balance aesthetic, functional, and cultural considerations. Projects will involve designing housing solutions that respond to diverse user needs, site-specific conditions, and urban sustainability goals, preparing students to address real-world urban housing challenges effectively.