Architectural Design - AAD

This class furthers the continued development of Architectural design processes and projects that cultivate an understanding of structures, properties of materials and building tectonics. Emphasis is placed upon precedent analysis, basic code and site related issues. Strong emphasis upon digital drafting methods which focus on digital platforms. Field trips required at students' expense outside of scheduled hours; some class critique sessions may meet outside of scheduled hours.

This course introduces students to the understanding and applying of technical, graphical and computational exercises in site design and topographical shaping. Introduction to sustainable site design and best management practices.

This course introduces students to the evolution and application of contemporary land use planning in the United States, emphasizing the four primary tools of development regulation: comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision regulation, and capital improvement programming.

This course will prepare the student with the basic knowledge in the following areas of solar design history, solar procession, climatological data for Reno and northern Nevada, energy reflection, transmission and absorption, heat transfer, heat storage, types of collector systems and their sizing as it relates to architecture.

This course will review the built form of architecture and urban design from various cultures and civilizations throughout history. Specific periods of study include the Ancient World, the Medieval Period, the Renaissance and Modern Times. Historical events along with developments in architecture of non-western civilizations that have shaped philosophies, cultures and civilizations will also be discussed. Same as course as HUM 201. Satisfies TMCC Diversity requirement.

This course will review the built form of architecture and urban design from various cultures and civilizations throughout history. Specific periods of study include the Ancient World, the Medieval Period, the Renaissance and Modern Times. Historical events along with developments in architecture of non-western civilizations that have shaped philosophies, cultures and civilizations will also be discussed. Same as course as HUM 201. Satisfies TMCC Diversity requirement.

This course will review the built form of architecture and urban design from various cultures and civilizations throughout history. Specific periods of study include the Ancient World, the Medieval Period, the Renaissance and Modern Times. Historical events along with developments in architecture of non-western civilizations that have shaped philosophies, cultures and civilizations will also be discussed. Same as course as HUM 201. Satisfies TMCC Diversity requirement.

This course will review the built form of architecture and urban design from various cultures and civilizations throughout history. Specific periods of study include the Ancient World, the Medieval Period, the Renaissance and Modern Times. Historical events along with developments in architecture of non-western civilizations that have shaped philosophies, cultures and civilizations will also be discussed. Same as course as HUM 201. Satisfies TMCC Diversity requirement.

Discussion of the elements, principles and theories of design in three dimensions. Emphasis placed upon principles of organization, principles of visual and geometric logic, design methodology and color theory. Completion of this course satisfies 20 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A..

Discussion of the elements, principles and theories of design in three dimensions. Emphasis placed upon principles of organization, principles of visual and geometric logic, design methodology and color theory. Completion of this course satisfies 20 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A..