Four Year Program Segment

Required Architecture Courses

ARCH 100 Introduction to the Built Environment (3)

Exploration of human responses to place, climate, culture, communication, technology, and time, with emphasis on the impact of scientific knowledge and architectural design theory on history, culture, sociology, technology and built form. DS

ARCH 101 Basic Architecture Studio (4)

Hands-on exploration of materials and construction techniques and an introduction to architectural design processes. Investigation of architecture as the creation of space generated by human needs and aspirations including analysis of exemplary precedents. A-F only. DA

ARCH 132 Design Communication (4)

Exploration of critical judgment and means to conceptualize, develop, represent, and communicate architectonic form and space, including fundamentals of freehand drawing, mechanical drawing, physical model making, diagramming, and graphic techniques.

A-F only. Pre: 101 DA

ARCH 200 Professional Practice of Architecture (3)

Investigation of the disciplines that address contemporary transformative issues. Emphasis given to the role of architecture and the use of multi-disciplinary and collaborative methods to address critical issues. Pre: 100 W

ARCH 201 Architecture Studio (4)

Development of designs and processes to explore solutions responding to human needs in the built and natural environment with emphasis on the analysis and representation architectonic space and form using hand and computer techniques. A-F only

Pre: 132 DA

ARCH 235 Computer Applications in Architecture (3)

Exploration of digital design fundamentals and their application to architectural analysis, conceptualization, design process, and communication of design intent. A-F only. Pre: 132 DA

ARCH 271 World Architecture and Urbanism A (3)

Investigation of the history and theory of architecture in the world’s major cultural regions, from early agricultural settlements to 1500 C.E. Investigation of architecture in relationship to social, political, technological, and material forces. Pre: HIST 151 DH

ARCH 272 World Architecture and Urbanism B (3)

Investigation of the history and theory of architecture from the 15th century C.E. to the present. Investigation of architecture in relationship to social, political, technological, and material forces. Pre: HIST 151. DH

ARCH 341 Intermediate Architecture Studio A (4)

Architectural design with emphasis on space planning, building materials, technology, climatic response, and codes including complex functional requirements, multi-story design issues, vertical transportation, structure, and finishes. Production of complete schematic design documents. Pre: 235, 320. W

ARCH 342 Intermediate Architecture Studio B (4)

Building and site design with emphasis on site development, analysis, and climatic response. Introduction to sustainable design, land use ordinances, description and delineation of property and land features, and urban and community design. Pre: 341.

ARCH 320 Introduction to Architectural Systems A (3)

Introduction to building systems, including structural, environmental, life-safety, building envelope, building materials, and building assemblies. Development of design skills with emphasis on elevating skills in assessing and selecting appropriate building systems. A-F only. Pre: 201, Math 140 and PHYS 151.

ARCH 321 Introduction to Architecture Systems B (3)

Investigation of buildings as related to social and natural systems. Study of water, plumbing, energy generation, renewable energy, lighting, acoustics, vertical transportation, fire safety, and an introduction to heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Architecture majors only. A-F only. Pre: 320

ARCH 322 Sustainable Systems (3)

Qualitative and quantitative investigation of HVAC systems and sustainable building design with emphasis on high-performance building design and operation, innovative mechanical and energy systems, integrated energy and resource conservation and renewable energy systems. A-F only. Pre: 321.

ARCH 371 Design Theory (3)

An examination of theories, movements, and periods in architectural history with a focus on contemporary issues. Introduction to analytic techniques for achieving understanding of formal and spatial ordering of architectural and site constructs. Pre: 271 and 272.

ARCH 415 Concentration Architecture Studio (6)

Professional experience combined with scholarly and research activity occurring in an off-campus location with a focus on architectural concentration areas. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 433 Professional Practice Law and Ethics (3)

Introduction to architectural practice within the social, political and technological global context. Exploration of past, present, and possible future practice models with focus on responsibilities, privileges, collaborative methods, ethics, communication, business organization, and project delivery. Pre: 200. A-F only. E

Elective Architecture Courses

ARCH 350 Introduction to Planning (3)

Perspectives on planning; planning tools and methods; specific Hawai‘i planning/research problems from a multidisciplinary approach. Pre: consent. DS

ARCH 351 Design Topics Online (1)

A range of topics allowing acquisition of knowledge and ability needed for professional architectural practice. Restricted to majors. Repeatable two times. A-F only.

ARCH 372 Special Topics in Architectural History and Theory (3)

An examination of specific theories, movements, or periods of architectural history. Changing topics to be taught by both regular and visiting faculty. Repeatable three times. Pre: 271 and 272, and consent. DH

ARCH 399 Directed Work (V) Pre: consent.

ARCH 400 Project Management (3)

Exploration of the management of architectural services from project initiation through project completion. Investigation of project delivery options; management of project design teams, project operations and services; design parameter definition; design service documentation; and project execution. A-F only. Pre: 200 or consent.

ARCH 405 Selected Design Studio (V) Special architecture/interior architecture problems individually selected by students or faculty to sharpen design skills. Repeatable one time. Pre: consent.

ARCH 406 Office Research Practicum (3)

Learn design research method[s]. Conduct architectural design research under the guidance of a practicing architect in an office setting in an area of the architect’s expertise and interest. The experience also exposes students to the professional practice of architecture via shadowing an architect mentor relative to typical design process activities, communication techniques, and professional ethics issues. A-F only. Pre: 202 or consent.

ARCH 432 Construction Management (3)

Design professional’s role during the building procurement process, particular emphasis on documentation and construction phases. Analysis of value of professional construction management services. Pre: 202.

ARCH 434 Digital Design Synthesis (3)

Investigation of processes for generating architectonic form using current digital technologies. Making of advanced geometric models including investigation of morphological transformations. Study of design optimization, digital fabrication, information modeling, and generative algorithms. Pre: 235.

ARCH 435 Architectural Economics (3)

Survey of fundamental business principles and economic theories as they relate to professional practice for design professionals. Pre: 202. DS

ARCH 442 Introduction to Urban Design (3)

Principles and practice of urban design within the comprehensive planning process. Sociocultural, economic, political, environmental determinants of urban form and pattern. DS

ARCH 451 Landscape Architecture Design Seminar (3)

Principles and practice of landscape planning, design, and technology. Sociocultural, economic, political, environmental determinants of urban form and pattern.

ARCH 461 Interior Architecture Design Seminar (3)

Introduction and orientation to the field. Fundamental design principles and elements as applied to interiors. Basic materials and methods of interior construction; basic professional and business practices. Critical analysis of an existing interior space. DA

ARCH 471 Historic Architecture Design Seminar (3)

Introduction to the field of historic preservation. Exploration of design principles and elements as applied to conservation of historic resources, including basic conservation materials and methods, professional practices, and critical analysis of existing methodologies. DA

ARCH 472 Documentation of Historic Architecture (V)

Study and documentation of existing buildings, structures, and sites of historic and/or cultural significance, including field measurements and drawings, historical research, photo documentation, and preparation of archival drawings to be deposited in the Library of Congress. Documentation conducted according to standards of the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER). Repeatable three times. Pre: consent. (Cross-listed as AMST 475)

ARCH 473 History of American Architecture (3)

History of American architecture in terms of style, techniques, and symbolic meaning. (Cross-listed as AMST 423) DH

ARCH 477 Research Seminar (V)

Research methodology for the qualitative development of an optimum environment. Repeatable three times. Pre: consent.

ARCH 490 Special Topics (V)

Selected topics in any aspect of architecture. Content to be announced. Repeatable three times. Pre: consent.

Three Year Program Segment

Required Architecture Courses

ARCH 522 Architecture Systems I: Intro. to Systems (3)

Study of building materials, assemblies, and integrated design including structural, environmental, life-safety, and building envelope systems. Development of ability to design, analyze and assess appropriate systems. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 523 Architecture Systems II: Wood & Steel (3)

Properties, evolution and range of wood and steel and their use in structural systems and the ability to assess, select design, and integrate structural systems into building design. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 524 Architecture Systems III: Concrete & Masonry (3)

Properties, evolution and range of masonry, concrete and advanced composites and their use in structural systems and the ability to assess, select design, and integrate structural systems into building design. A-F only. Restricted to majors. Pre: 523.

ARCH 525 Architecture Systems IV: Sustainability (3)

Qualitative and quantitative investigation of sustainable building systems with emphasis on integrated high-performance building design and operation, innovative mechanical systems, resource conservation, and renewable energy systems. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 524

ARCH 526 Architecture Systems V: Integration (3)

Properties, evolution, and range of building materials, assemblies, and systems and their applications in integrated high-performance building design with a focus on the role of detail and systems in the design process. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 524.

ARCH 531 Advanced Design Communication I (3)

Exploration of digital technologies, their relationship to design, and their application to architectural analysis, conceptualization, design processes, communication, representation, and construction. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 533 Advanced Design Communication II (3)

An interdisciplinary investigation of design theory as connected to digital technology and its applications to current developments in practice and research within architecture and design. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 539 Research Methods Seminar (3)

Comprehensive assessment of objectives, and function of research in architecture. Lecture, seminar, independent work with emphasis on Doctorate Project topic and proposal development. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 540 Architecture Studio I: Intro to Design (6)

Design theories and systematic analytic and synthetic methodologies applied to creation of building and site spaces responsive to environmental and human needs. Several individual projects. Restricted to majors. Restricted to majors. A-F only

ARCH 541 Architecture Studio II (6)

Design of a medium complexity building and site engaging socialcultural, codes, building systems, and sustainable design. Production of program and schematic design documents. Individual projects. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 542 Architecture Studio III (6)

Design of complex. large scale building and site engaging social, cultural, code, sustainable systems, and acoustic issues. Production of schematic and design development documents. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 541.

ARCH 543 Architecture Studio IV: Urban Design (6)

Urban design focused on Asian cities investigating social, cultural, political, and technological factors; study of historical precedents, building/block typology, circulation, infrastructure, and context response. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 542.

ARCH 544 Architecture Studio V: Comprehensive Design (6)

Design and programming for a moderately complex building and site. Production of design development and partial construction documents describing sustainable building assemblies and construction cost. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 525, 539, 543

ARCH 545 Advanced Practice (3)

Comprehensive study of architectural practice investigating architect's response to global forces including entrepreneurial practice, office organization, project delivery, compensation, and construction law. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 541

ARCH 546 Doctorate Project I (3)

Individual development of a Doctorate project with an approved chair and Doctorate project committee that advances architectural knowledge through analysis, research, scholarship, and design. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 525, 539.

ARCH 547 Professional Studio—Community Design (12)

Scholarly and research activity combined with professional experience occurring in an off-campus location. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 544, 545, 546.

ARCH 548 Doctorate Project II (9)

Individual development of a Doctorate project with an approved committee that advances architectural knowledge through research, scholarship, design, and engages theoretical and architectonic propositions. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: Arch 526, 547.

ARCH 549 Professional Studio—Practicum (12)

Scholarly and research activity integrated into a professional office environment. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 544, 545, 546.

ARCH 550 Professional Studio—Alternative (12)

Studio based research and design in architecture related design disciplines. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 544, 545, 546.

ARCH 551 Architecture Topics (1)

A range of topics allowing acquisition of knowledge and ability needed for professional architectural practice offered on-line. Restricted to majors. Repeatable two times. A-F only.

ARCH 554 Professional Studio Topics (3)

Varied topics furthering knowledge and ability needed for professional design practice emphasizing communication methods for collaborative and integrated design using digital technologies. Offered online. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 544.

ARCH 571 Architecture History (3)

Investigation of architectural history and theory in the world from antiquity to the present. Examining social, political, technological, material, and environmental forces. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 575 Asia-Pacific Architectural History and Theory (3)

Study of the history and theory of culture and the built environment with particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 576 Architecture and Urban Design Theory (3)

Detailed investigation of major theories in architecture and urban design and examination of their impact on contemporary architectural practice in varied geo-political contexts. Pre-requisite ARCH 575 or consent. A-F only.

Elective Architecture Courses

ARCH 545 Architecture Doctorate Seminar (3)

Investigation of past, current, and possible future contexts in architectural education, research and practice. Examination of existing and evolving ideas and practices within architecture and their connection to other disciplines. Development of skills in formulating ideas and systemic thinking in service to architectural production advancing environmental response, building materials and methods, design communication, and design collaboration methodologies. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 544.

ARCH 577 History of Hawaiian Architecture

Investigation of design issues including social, cultural, political, climactic, and technological factors influencing the historical development of architecture in Hawaii. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 591 Digital Design and Fabrication (3)

Theoretical and design investigations into contemporary tools, processes and techniques of fabrication and construction using computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing technologies. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 533.

ARCH 595 Building and Landscape: Theory and Practice (3)

Research and discussion into landscape, landscape architecture, and architecture from historical, historiographic, and theoretical perspectives. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: 541

ARCH 627 The American City (3)

Urban life and culture in contemporary and historical perspective; emphasis upon promises and problems of city in American culture. (Cross-listed as AMST 627 and HIST 639E)

ARCH 628 Preservation: Theory and Practice (3)

History and philosophy of historic preservation movement. Analysis of values and assumptions, methodologies and tactics, implications for society and public policy. (Cross-listed as AMST 675 and PLAN 675)

ARCH 650 American Vernacular Traditions (3)

Methods and approaches in the study of vernacular architecture, cultural landscapes and material culture, with an emphasis on traditions and innovations in the Americas. (Cross-listed as AMST 681)

ARCH 669 Study Abroad: Architectural Study Tour (V)

Firsthand examination of the architecture of various countries, with emphasis on experiencing and comprehending significant spaces within historical, cultural, and physical contexts. Topics and countries visited change with each offering. Repeatable two times.

ARCH 672 Research Studio (5)

Activity devoted to specialized focus of student in architectural technology. Emphasis in basic or applied research. Repeatable two times. Restricted to majors. A-F only.

ARCH 690 Special Topics Seminar (3)

Seminar on a wide range of architectural topics to be directed by both visiting and regular faculty. Repeatable. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: consent.

ARCH 691 Special Topics: Architecture History/Theory (V)

Specialized work at an advanced level on the history and theory of architecture. Repeatable two times. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: consent.

ARCH 692 Special Topics in Architectural Technology (V)

Specialized investigation at an advanced level of technological developments in structural systems, environmental control systems, or materials and methods of construction. Repeatable two times. Restricted to majors. A-F only. Pre: consent.

ARCH 693 Special Topics in Architecture and Design (V)

Intensive work on specialized topics in the fields of architecture and design. May include research and/or studio experiences in architecture, interior architecture, computer-aided design, professional practice, advanced visual design, and architectural graphics. Repeatable four times. Pre: consent.

ARCH 699 Directed Work (V)

Work on a wide range of topics directed by a faculty member. Restricted to majors. A-F only.