History & Theory of Architecture 3

Description

(a) History:rnThis course is meant to introduce the students to the history and design of Islamic Architecture. Students begin by examining the formation and development of architectural, artistic, and urban traditions of the Islamic World. They are then introduced to the ideas and cultures that shaped the architectural character of the Islamic Era. Students learn from ed examples of religious, civic and residential Islamic Architecture in a chronological order.rn(b)Theory:rnThis course is an introduction to architectural design. Students begin by studying buildings and their location as well as the design process and methodology. Next, they study design approaches, types of design processes, character and environment. Finally, they study principles of house design, various educational buildings such as nurseries and schools. Students learn how to design using proper methods and steps, while bearing in mind the appropriate design criteria.rnrn

Program

B.Sc. in Architectural Design

Objectives

• • Produce graduates equipped to tackle any design problem logically and systematically.rn• Develop an understanding of design criteria concerning the most prominent building types.rn• Enhance the student`s practical skills in data collection and analysis.rn• Produce graduates equipped to tackle any design problem logically and systematically.rn• Develop an understanding of design criteria concerning the most prominent building types.rn• Enhance the student`s practical skills in data collection and analysis.