112 W. Center St., Suite 700
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7429
112 W. Center St., Suite 700
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone (479) 575-4945
Fax (479) 575-7429
Through a sequence of five interrelated courses, the architectural technology sequence introduces concepts and specifics about building materials, structural design, environmental control systems, basic sustainability strategies, and current technologies that lay the foundations for structural, material, and system exploration in the design studio. The technology courses build on each other with the ultimate goal of promoting the synthesis of innovative construction methods and architectural design throughout a student's professional career.
Technology I: Introduces the basic interrelationship of site, environmental, structural and enclosure systems.
Technology II: Introduction to the basic theories of structures, structural behavior and the design of simple structural systems in wood and steel.
Technology III: An in-depth focus on building systems and systems integration including HVAC, lighting, plumbing and fire protection. A portion of the course includes basic concrete beam theory and design.
Technology Studio: Taken in the second semester of the third year design studio, this studio elaborates on materials and assemblies with an emphasis on the design of the building envelope. A portion of the class also addresses complex steel structural systems.
Technology V: A topical survey of comprehensive technology applications including high-rise case studies, contemporary materials, surface structures, acoustics and intelligent building systems. This course includes an emphasis on construction documents.
Structural analysis by third-year student Stephen Reyenga