<p>Laboratory, two hours; outside study, four hours. Introduction to construction techniques. Study of physical principles and materials for making architecture through series of exercises and field trips. Letter grading.</p>

Architecture and Urban Design

Grounded in interdisciplinary inquiry, creative research, and social justice, the school combines studio-based practice with liberal arts scholarship, empowering students to pursue their passions, hone their vision, and shape the future.

School of the Arts and Architecture

The department questions contemporary issues through rigorous inquiry, and proposes possible futures for the built environment with expertise, optimism, and vision.

General Catalog

Introduction to Building Construction

ARCH&UD436

2 units