ARCH 2221  -  Human Aspects in Architectural Design (3 cr.)

Introduction to architectural design related environment-behavior issues. Critical and practical consideration of human aspects in design: users’ needs, emotions, power dynamics, space and place, privacy, (dis)ability, territoriality, social interaction, social differences (including gender, race, class), perception, ergonomics, proxemics. Effects of cultural processes on architecture and urban design. Use of environment-behaviour research methods from disciplines of the humanities in architecture and urban design. Design applications, architectural programming and post-occupancy evaluation.

Hours
One hour class period and 3 hours studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.

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