Sponsored by the Strategy and Equity Committee of the Department of Architecture

Architects shape how people move through the built environment, yet designers rarely test those experiences themselves.  In this hands-on workshop, students navigate the built environment in groups using wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches, then reconvene to examine what their bodies revealed about inclusive space design.  While recognizing the limitations of a temporary exercise, the session closes with a discussion of how participants' observations can inform inclusive, usable design.

Students may explore urban spaces and other buildings, so bring a coat. Accommodations: Contact Holly Samuelson by 1/13/2027 if you need support to participate. Requests are confidential.

Info session: October date TBD
Applications: Link and deadline TBD

15 units Spring Workshop + 6 units IAP  (total: 21 units); Required to do IAP travel to New Orleans from January 20-30, 2027.

Introduces a range of practical approaches involved in evaluating and planning sites within the context of natural and cultural systems. Develops the knowledge and skills to analyze and plan a site for development through exercises and an urban design project. Topics include land inventory, urban form, spatial organization of uses, parcelization, design of roadways, grading, utility systems, off-site impacts, and landscape strategies.

Research and project activities, which cover the range represented by the various research interests and projects in the department. Students who wish a letter grade option for their work must register for 4.URG.

Research and project activities, which cover the range represented by the various research interests and projects in the Department.

Program of thesis research leading to the writing of an SB thesis. Intended for seniors. Twelve units recommended.

Program of research and writing of thesis; to be arranged by the student with supervising committee. 

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Selection of thesis topic, definition of method of approach, and preparation of thesis proposal. Independent study supplemented by individual conference with faculty.

Practical experience through summer and January IAP internships secured by the student in the field of architecture, urbanism, digital design, art, or building technology. Before registering for this subject, students must have an offer from the organization and complete the Department of Architecture application with their advisor's signature. Upon completion of the internship, students must submit an evaluation form available from the departmental academic office. Students are limited to a total of three approved experiences.