ARCH. 380 : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING IN ARCHITECTURE University of Washington , Department of Architecture

The Road to Enlightenment

Instructor:

Mehlika Inanici

Office: Arch.Hall 130M

Office Hours: Tuesday afternoons (by appointment).

 

GSA:

Viswa Kumaragurubaran

Office hours:

Tue: 12:00 - 1:00

Th: 12:00 - 1:00 (by app)

 

Class hours:

Spring 2012

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:20

@ Gould 007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Webpage design:

Daniel Belcher

So What is This About?

Arch 380 is an introductory course to Design Computing. Weekly lectures and laboratory sessions focus on theoretical aspects and practical applications of 2D drawing and 3D modeling.

 

The course begins with an overview of the role of computing in the field of architecture.

 

This introduction is followed by discussions and hands-on experience with selected topics on representation.

 

The course concludes with a broader overview of computation in architecture.

Participation

  1. Provide an overview of the principles, theories, methods that underlie the applications of Design Computing.
  2. Create awareness and familiarity with the current issues and practices in Design Computing.
  3. Develop abilities to represent architectural designs using a variety of digital tools.