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RED-1604: Introduction to Residential Design

Description: Analysis of residential spaces to meet the needs of residents. Interrelationship of residential spaces, site, and community, including climate, historic tradition, culture and impact on diversity. House construction systems and finish materials. Current and future trends in design, construction and marketing of housing for diverse households. Impact of codes and regulations on residential design and construction. Professional and labor force issues in the housing industry, interpreting residential floor plans, elevations, detail drawings.

Pathways: 6D Critique & Prac in Design, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: RED-2624

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.32 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 32.29%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.19%

Hina Illahe202385.9%7.0%5.3%1.8%0.0%0.0%3.741
Kathleen R Parrott202428.0%54.6%5.4%5.3%6.7%0.0%2.911
Terence Oden202451.8%37.5%3.6%1.8%1.8%3.6%3.311

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W