Browsing Architecture (4) - Archived by Subject "design"
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11.328J / 4.240J Urban Design Skills: Observing, Interpreting, and Representing the City, Fall 2002
(2002-12)An introduction to the methods of recording, evaluating, and communicating about the urban environment. Through visual observation, field analysis, measurements, interviews, and other means, students learn to draw on their ... -
4.212 Design Fabrication, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Design Fabrication is an introductory course in the field of advanced computing, prototyping and building fabrication. The class is focused on the relationship between design, various forms of computer modeling both explicit ... -
4.492 Daylighting, Fall 2004
(2004-12)The course focuses on the use and optimization of daylight in buildings and on its complementarity to artificial (electric) lighting, to aim at reducing the building's environmental impact while improving the visual comfort ... -
4.493 Natural Light in Design, January (IAP) 2005
(2005-01)Today, computer-based simulations are becoming increasingly popular, especially when daylighting and energy conservation are amongst the key goals for a project. This two-week workshop will expose participants to the current ... -
4.500 Introduction to Design Computing, Spring 2006
(2006-06)This course introduces students to architectural design and computation through the use of computer modeling, rendering, and digital fabrication. The focus is on the exploration of space and place-making through the use ... -
4.510 Digital Design Fabrication, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This class serves as an introductory subject in advanced computing, rapid prototyping, and CAD/CAM fabrication for architects. It focuses on the relationship between design and various forms of computer modeling as input, ...