BPED 400 - Studio III: Commercial Construction and Disassembly Principles

    Recent Professors
    Not yet assigned
    Recent Semesters
    No scheduled sections on record
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: BPED 350 Limitation on Enrollment: Must be admitted to a baccalaureate program at a California Community College
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course, students will utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create multidisciplinary, data-driven, and functional designs that respond to specific climate zones, with a special focus on cold weather construction methods. Designs will integrate climate-responsive strategies, cultural and contextual sensitivity, and promote equity in the built environment. The course emphasizes sustainable methodologies, including designing for disassembly, allowing for buildings to be deconstructed and materials to be reused to support long-term environmental resilience and resource efficiency. Projects will address real-world climate challenges, encouraging students to explore innovative solutions that merge technology, sustainability, and social responsibility in architectural design.