DESN 107 - History of Western Architecture-A Sustainable Perspective

    Recent Professors
    David Parker
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of DESN 107
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course introduces the history of Western architecture from the ancient Near East to the present day with an emphasis on the timeless principles of sustainable design. It examines selected significant historical works of architecture to shed light on the technological, religious, and social forces that shaped these works. Students are introduced to important buildings as they examine past exemplars of architectural design through the lens of present day sustainability guidelines.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:00am–11:00am