Spring 2026
Poiesis II experiments by Allen Chen, Alobi Huang, Will Ivansco, Jioh Kim, Adeline Kwan, Estee Teo, Max Whalley and Lukas Yao.
This course covers the conceptual foundations and practical applications of whole-building energy simulation for high-performance building design.
This course covers important geographic information system (GIS) concepts. Software tutorials and technical sessions cover leading GIS software from Esri Inc., including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Map Viewer, ArcGIS Story Maps and Dashboards.
This course introduces architecture as a broad framework for remaking the world within its political, social, and ecological context through infrastructural intervention and community building.
This course introduces students to contemporary methods of construction and draws attention to the materialization of architectural intent.
This seminar confronts the ethical imperatives of architectural practice amid intersecting crises, climate collapse, technological acceleration, and structural injustice.
This course examines design fields — architecture, industrial, graphics, etc. — to understand design leadership models that fuel future-forward speculation.
This course introduces students to the regulatory frameworks that shape architectural practice, including building codes, zoning ordinances, site restrictions, and construction systems.
This course is for graduate and fifth-year B.Arch students participating in the prestigious national Urban Land Institute (ULI) Hines competition. This is an intensive real estate and urban design competition that takes place January 5-19, 2026, to compete and submit a proposal for a site in Austin, Texas.
Light is one of the critical aspects of valued architectural spaces, influencing ambiance, the overall atmosphere and occupant perception, whether positively or negatively. This course explores the quantities and qualities of light.
This yearlong research-based design thesis studio focuses on social justice and community-led urban transformations, positioning design as an agent of change that can support citizens claiming their Right to the City.