INTD 33000 - Culture And Design: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Of Architecture

Architecture and the built-environment reflect cultural aspects of a society. In this course, Eastern architecture and Western architecture are compared with emphasis on palace architecture, house, garden and modern architecture. The interrelationship of architecture and culture is examined through design principles and famous architecture.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.  Develop an understanding of cultural and social factors that influence architecture.
2.  Understand how architecture is a physical expression of a culture and the way different cultures view the world.
3.  It is a further objective of this course that students develop a concept of cultural diversity through comparisons of the lifestyles expressed in architecture from different cultures.
4. Acquire and implement the knowledge to recognize characteristics of sustainable design and how it reflects a cultural worldview.