232 courses
Landscape, Cityscape, Place
ARCH-859C | 3 CR This course traces the relation-
ship of architecture and urban design to developments
in human geography and cultural landscape studies
from the turn of the 20th century to the present day.
Prerequisites: take ARCH-753.
Housing in Berlin and NY
ARCH-859D | 3 CR This course surveys the history
of large scale housing projects and housing reform
movements in Berlin and New York from around 1890 to
the present day, with a focus on architects’ engagement
with the social and economic problems of the modern
metropolis. These two cities are exemplary of the vast
new metropolises that came into existence with the
wave of industrialization ofthe late 19th century and in
both we find case studies that chronicle the constantly
renegotiated relationship between architectural culture
and the modern urban situation. Prerequisites: take
ARCH-753.
Professional Practice
ARCH-861 | 3 CR This course examines the
profession of architecture. What is an architect? What
is the process of licensing? What are the contractual
responsibilities of an architect? What are the stages of
an architectural project? These and other questions
regarding the practice of architecture are raised and
answered. The tools for starting, maintaining, and evolv-
ing in architecture are presented. Prerequisites: take
ARCH-661 ARCH-662 ARCH-663.
Internships
ARCH-862 | 2–5 CR Graduate students may
participate in architectural office internships in selected
architectural firms. An internship is intended to include
all phases of office experience under the supervision
of senior members of the firm and is a significant tran-
sitioned experience leading to architectural practice.
Internships are considered as elective credit only, with
credit hours determined by the chair based on the
nature of the work assignment and the length of the
internship period.
Fall Design Studio for MS students
ARCH-901 | 5 CR Studio emphasis is on design
that conceptually and materially addresses a specific
site and context. The study and application of building
materials and technologies is explored in the design of
a small building (renovationand addition) in response
to a detailed architectural program. Digital representa-
tion techniques are also explored. Prerequisites: take
ARCH-620.
Spring Thesis Design
ARCH-902 | 5 CR Students work on the detailed
design and presentation of an approved thesis subject
that investigates—from a theoretical or pragmatic
position—a subject of sufficient complexity and particu-
lar relevance to the thesis candidate’s background or
career orientation.
Graduate Pro Seminar I
ARCH-981 | 3 CR The course is intended to provide
a discussion of current theoretical issues in archi-
tecture and urban design that will serve to support
investigations being carried out in the graduate design
studios. The course will place a special emphasis on
architectural issues related to New York. The course will
be taught through critical readings, discussion, and pre-
sentations of individual research. This course is taken
concurrently with ARCH-601 and ARCH-602.Graduate Pro Seminar II
ARCH-982 | 3 CR This course is intended to provide
a discussion of theoretical issues in architecture and
urban design which will serve to support investigations
being carried out in the graduate design studios. The
course will place a special emphasis on architectural
issues related to New York. The course willbe taught
through critical readings, discussion, visiting lecturers,
and presentations of individual research. This course is
to be taken concurrently with ARCH-601 and ARCH-602.
Prerequisites: take ARCH-601 ARCH-602.Thesis Research
ARCH-988 | 3 CR This course consists of in-depth
research, concept development, and programming
of thesis projects. Students are required to work
competently between the accumulation of information
and the technical transformation of that material into
a definitive architectural project. Co-requisite courses:
ARCH-602.CM/Construction
Management
Construction Management I
CM-601 | 3 CR Covers construction project
management from conception to completion. Students
explore feasibility studies, site selection, planning,
programming, design coordination, and contracting
procedures of actual construction. Emphasis is on con-
tractor operations, project administration, job planning,
CPM scheduling, and subcontract coordination.Construction Management II
CM-602 | 3 CR Covers construction project
management from conception to completion. Students
explore feasibility studies, site selection, planning,
programming, design coordination, and contracting
procedures of actual construction. Emphasis is on con-
tractor operations, project administration, job planning,
CPM scheduling, and subcontract coordination.Computer Applications I
CM-621 | 2 CR A hands-on study of computer
applications that facilitate the construction manage-
ment process and extend management capabilities.
Computerized control systems are investigated from
pre-design through construction with an emphasis on
cost management and scheduling. CM-621 deals with
contemporary applications of construction manage-
ment tools.Computer Applications II
CM-622 | 2 CR A hands-on study of computer
applications that facilitate the construction manage-
ment process and extend management capabilities.
Computerized control systems are investigated from
pre-design through construction with an emphasis on
cost management and scheduling. CM-622 concen-
trates on project schedule applications. An introduction
to web-based project management tools is also investi-
gated. Prerequisites: take CM-621.Construction Safety Management
CM-640 | 3 CR An advanced comprehensive
approach to the management of construction site
safety. Federal and state requirements are reviewed,
and New York City rules and regulations, building
codes, and fire department requirements and local laws
pertaining to site safety are covered in detail. Topics
related to establishing and implementing a site-safety
program include: pre-bidding considerations, planning
and scheduling, personnel training, orientation, and
safety audits. Students prepare a case study Site Safety
Plan for a construction site. This course is approved by
the Department of Buildings as meeting the orientation
course and the 40-hour course requirements for certifi-
cation as a site safety manager in New York City.Architecture of NYC
CM-651A | 2 CR New York City is a virtual store-
house of American architecture. The stock of buildings
includes examples of nearly every style of architecture
from colonial to postmodern. This course reviews the
various historical eras of architecture in New York City
and analyzes how they were affected by construction
technology and social and economic forces. Lectures
present the stylistic groupings of architecture and are
supplemented by visits to the unique historic districts
and architectural sites of the city.Architecture of NYC
CM-651B | 3 CR New York City is a virtual store-
house of American architecture. The stock of buildings
includes examples of nearly every style of architecture
from colonial to postmodern. This course reviews the
various historical eras of architecture in New York City
and analyzes how they were affected by construction
technology and social and economic forces. Lectures
present the stylistic groupings of architecture and are
supplemented by visits to the unique historic districts
and architectural sites of the city.