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ARCH-2034: Art of Building

Description: Introduction to architecture identifying the fundamental considerations that contribute to the complex totality of a work of architecture. Interrelationships of context, structure, materiality, and technology toward accommodation and advancement of human activities and well-being. Context as preexisting factors and forces of any given site of architecture, not limited to cultural, historical, geographical, and environmental, including topography and climate. Contemporary precedents emphasizing the diversity of cultural practices and values around the globe.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: ARCH-1016

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: ARCH-2015

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.51 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 40.38%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.43%

Patrick A Doan202182.2%15.3%1.2%0.5%0.4%0.4%3.724
Bassett Paola A Zellner202442.8%42.8%11.1%1.8%1.0%0.5%3.233

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W