<p>Lecture, four hours. Preparation: basic physics. Design of buildings that specifically respond to local climate; utilization of natural energies, human thermal comfort; sun motion and sun control devices; use of plant materials and landform to modify microclimate. S/U or 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

Building Climatology

ARCH&UD 442

4 units