ARCH 102B
Architecture Capstone Project
Through individual and collective efforts, students will address topics selected in the previous semester under the guidance of faculty mentors. Topics in the field which may serve as a basis for capstone projects include: the history and theory of architecture; structures; the materials and methods of construction; building performance; energy and the environment; and social factors and human behavior. This course is aimed at students who wish to strengthen their understanding of the research methods used by the discipline of architecture and related disciplines (e.g., engineering or history), and is not solely design oriented.
Topics
- Learn how to work in a supervised, collaborative research team, drawing on the diverse skills and knowledge of peers and faculty mentors. Demonstrate analytic skills. Understand the nature of research questions in the field, and how to choose appropriate architectural research methods given time, cost and skill constraints. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how resources, including literature and data, are used in critical study and how these resources can be assessed for their validity and reliability. Demonstrate critical thinking. Analyze, compare and critique information gathered. Organize a coherent argument. Derive objective conclusions based on the information and inquiry. Understand the ethics and professional responsibilities of research and how this relates to the discipline of architecture. Communicate complex research questions, ideas and findings clearly, both orally and in writing, to a broad community.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027