Hospitality Facilities Design

3.0 credits · Undergraduate

This intensive studio course provides the graphic skills necessary for design and experience in applying these skills in hospitality planning and design. Using digital drafting skills with SketchUp software learned in class, students prepare design projects including design of guest rooms, guest room floors and public space and back-of-house functions. In addition to studio critiques, the course includes in-class discussions of site analysis, target markets, architectural choices and the use of inspirational precedents.This intensive studio course provides the graphic skills necessary for design and experience in applying these skills in hospitality planning and design. Using hand drafting skills learned in class, students prepare design projects including design of guest rooms, guest room floors and public space and back-of-house functions. In addition to studio critiques, the course includes in-class discussions of site analysis, target markets, architectural choices and the use of inspirational precedents.