Explore Architecture
Architecture examines the design of places through spatial, social and environmental inquiry. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect design studio with building technology. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Design studio
Connect design studio to the study of the design of places through spatial, social and environmental inquiry. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Building technology
Connect building technology to the study of the design of places through spatial, social and environmental inquiry. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Architectural history
Connect architectural history to the study of the design of places through spatial, social and environmental inquiry. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Environmental design
Connect environmental design to the study of the design of places through spatial, social and environmental inquiry. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Develop a conceptual community learning space with daylight and access studies.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.