ARCH 1901: Introduction to Site Forces on Architecture and the Built Environment

Introduction to Site Forces on Architecture and the Built Environment introduces how natural, physical and social systems impact the design of buildings and the built environment. Students will learn about these systems and how they can be addressed through the design of a building through a survey of these forces, of historic movements addressing similar challenges, and current methods to address the same. Architecture is only one part of the built environment and must be considered in this larger context to effectively engage with nature and with the community, and to design for an uncertain future in the face of climate change.