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Elizabeth M Golden
ARCH 498
Seattle Campus
Instructor-initiated and department-approved systematic study and offering of specialized subject matter. Topics vary and are announced in preceding quarter.
Class description
Explores recent developments in traditional building techniques, the resurgence of interest in handmade buildings, and the use of local materials. This course will also examine the various ways natural materials and building methods can be optimized to meet today's requirements through computer simulation, prefabrication, and the global transfer of craft knowledge. Course will cover evolution of natural / local materials, and their uses in contemporary case studies. Methods covered will be: earth construction, plant-based building materials, recycled products, standard building products enhanced with natural materials.
This course is a Graduate Seminar Selective, but is also open to upper-level undergraduate students.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Case study presentations will be the primary method of investigation for this course, in addition to a materials design project and student research presentations.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
