ARCH 020A - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

    Recent Professors
    Maria Mastroyannis, Benjamin Warwas, Gregory Zamora
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    ARCH 010B and ARCH 012B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARCH 020A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Exploration and development of concepts through architectural issues such as site, circulation, program, building structure and enclosure. Critical examination of architectural issues and ideas discussed in the context of student projects in the design studio. Application of critical structural and building material knowledge to architectural design projects. Required field trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 162 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–4:10pm, Fri 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:45pm, Mon Wed 11:45am–1:10pm