ARTH 3144 - Contemporary Architecture

1 Course Unit(s)
A study of selected contemporary buildings and their urban environments, in a global context, with emphasis on the social, political, and economic forces that shape them. Study includes critical theories and will investigate not only “signature” architecture but also vernacular forms of building, post-modern and late modern. Topics include building genres, international competitions, critical reception, “celebrity” architects, and participatory design as well as environmental issues—land use and landscape architecture.

General Education Requirement(s): IV
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1124, ARTH 2144, or ARTH 2154
Corequisite(s): None
Pre/Corequisite(s): None