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6(3-9-6)

DESIGN I

Design principles, elements and vocabularies;  meaning and senses of human physicality and abstract perception in creating environments, mood and ambience;  the use of art and visual language in interpretation and representation of design ideas;  introducing critical questions of context and design objectives.

6(3-9-6)

Critical view on design practices through the analysis of design in terms of the experience of everyday life;  examination of popular and classic notions in terms of history, culture, politics, technology, taste, style, marketing, and economy;  design and research methodologies to develop the students’ ability in solving design problems by using various approaches.

6(3-9-6)

DESIGN III

Architectural elements and its physicality and meanings; conceptualization of design problems, namely, design problem seeking, problem definitions and solution ideas;  with emphasis on observations, critical thinking, creative thinking, and development of new hypotheses for architectural elements. 

ARCH DSGN I

Condition : PRER 2541211

The sense of “place” and its relation to architecture; investigation of human beings’ dwelling space and architecture through experimental design with emphasis on the Asian context, both physical and non-physical aspects.

ARCH DSGN II

Investigation of ideologies of architects and theories of modern and contemporary architecture;  their applications to architectural design in tropical contexts.

Architectural Design III

ARCH DSGN III

Condition : PRER 2541311

Exploration of architectural design in the contemporary Asian context and related issues;  hypothesizing new theories and ‘isms of Asia’ and developing architectural design solutions to the critical question of  ‘what is contemporary Asian Architecture?’

6(3-9-6)

ARCH DSGN IV

Condition : PRER 2541312

Elective design studios: community and urban design, building technology, history and theory of architectural design, and real estate development;  opportunity for visiting master designers, scholars, professional practitioners to present various design topics and programs;  opportunity for students to select their area of emphasis.

6(3-9-6)

ARCH DSGN V

Condition : PRER 2541411

Innovation and integration of architectural design;  interdisciplinary coordination;  selection of problems and topics of the students’ and instructor’s interest;  capability to carry out research and advanced application of  knowledge.

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3(2-2-5)

GLOB HIST ART DSGN

The shifting circumstances and variable functions of visual art and design within a global context with emphasis on a  critical understanding of cultural and geographical boundaries and a reflexivity on key concepts used in the disciplinary study of art history;  distinction of ‘art’ and ‘design,’ and ‘east’ and ‘west’;  the emergence of visual art from particular contexts;  the significance of cross cultural approaches to tradition and practice.

3(2-2-5)

Development and trends in twentieth century art, design and urbanization within a global context, issues of social change, the evolution of technology, industrial production, and the impact of globalization with emphasis on socio-cultural differences resulting from the uneven evolution of art, urbanization and design.

3(2-3-4)

DSGN THK INQ

Understanding various facets of design process: What is design, the nature of design problems, seeking and realizing problems, problem definitions, and solution ideas, design decision, variables in design, conceiving and selecting design solution, various modes of thinking in design, design concepts, elements of good design;  emphasizing design problem solving, design inquiry of  how to go about finding design solutions, and research methodology. 

3(2-2-5)

HIST THEO ARCH I

The development of  civilizations in various parts of the world, man-made environments within different contexts and constraints, including the ancient worlds of Egypt, Central America, South America, Mesopotamia, India and Persia; the classical root of Western architecture through Greek and Roman cultures, and different religious beliefs including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.

3(2-2-5)

HIST THEO ARCH II

IEuropean and American civilizations from the Middle Ages to the Modern World;  examining the root of the modern world and ideologies that shape the built environment, and how the modern culture of the built environment is reflected in literature, art and architecture;  exploring the theories and works of modern master architects which are the important foundation of contemporary architecture.

Southeast Asian Architecture

3(2-2-5)

SEA ARCH

An overview of the origin and development of Southeast Asian architecture covering the concept of cosmology which is the essence of how people perceive the world and their physical environment; from Indian culture to Khmer, Burmese, Thai and Chinese cultures, focusing the vernacular architecture of Southeast Asia.

3(2-2-5)

EW PHIL  PDG DSGN

Comparative study of Eastern and Western philosophy to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences resulting from physical and non-physical contexts;  emphasizing the changes in philosophical questions and answers, and shifts of paradigms from ancient civilizations, the Renaissance, to the modern world; application of philosophical thinking and paradigm to architectural design thinking, as well as the search for new philosophies and paradigms suitable for the present and future contexts.

3(2-2-5)

CONTEMP THEO ARCH

IThe development of architectural ideologies and theories since the modern period; theoretical perspectives portrayed in and by buildings;  the tracing of the root of architectural ideology and theory, and the understanding of the circumstances and processes under which these ideas are originated and developed in the form of building.

3(2-3-4)

INTRO ENVI DSGN

Understanding of two major factors affecting design of built-environment;  human factors:  the physiological, psychological, behavioral, social-cultural factors affecting human perception in terms of  sense of place, spirit, mood, ambience, and human comfort in terms of temperature, vision, and sounds;  the environment factors:  climate and geography affecting the design of vernacular architecture, building orientation, shading, ventilation, and passive cooling. 

3(2-3-4)

FUND STR DSGN

Fundamental understanding of physics of structure and its implications for architectural design: materials and their nature, types of forces, various structural types, building load components, the strength and failure of structure; investigating forms and structures of nature and their application to architectural space and design;  analysis of structural design of different types of buildings to understand the relationship between space, form and structure;  Structural modeling, simulation and drawings.  

3(2-3-4)

TROP ARCH DSGN

Tropical climate;  approaches and methods of environmental technology to create human comfort in tropical architectural design concerning form, building orientation, ventilation control, heat and humidity control, sun and rain prevention, and applications of materials and structure.

 3(2-3-4)

CONS TECH

Building materials, construction methods and systems and their suitability to context with emphasis on the conventional system used in Asia alongisde other systems in the world;  state-of-the-art technology and innovative systems and techniques;  implications of construction methods and system on architectural design;  selection and creative applications of construction system to architectural design;  construction drawing.

3(2-3-4)

ENVI TECH BLDG SYS I

Condition : PRER 2541231

Understanding five fundamental building systems: sanitary and plumbing, lighting and electrical, lightning protection, mechanical and transportation, and fire safety, from traditional know-how to state-of-the-art technology;  critical issues of integrative building systems design: performance and compatibility;  broad views of applying environmental technology to solve building design problems, sustainable and environmental issues.

 3(2-3-4)

ENVI TECH BLDG SYS II

Condition : PRER 2541331

More complex building systems: heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), energy management and control system (EMCS), acoustic and audio, information technology, and building envelop systems with emphasis on appropriate use of technology according to context, efficient use of energy to create comfortable environment, creative and innovative design of integrated building systems.

DSGN TS I

Learning and developing skills essential to art and design focusing on sketching, drawing, painting, graphics, and constructing physical models;  various techniques to represent and realize concepts used in art and design;  the use of computer programs and multimedia in visualization, representation, communication, animation, and manipulation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. 

3(1-6-2)

DSGN TS II

Condition : PRER 2541141

Advanced learning and developing skills essential to design and architectural design by using higher level design methods, tools and techniques, and computer applications;  the use of web-based instruction, and internet for design inquiry;  introduction to architectural drawings and presentations.

ARCH COM ECOL

Environmental issues, particularly ground and air pollution, flooding control, soil remediation;  a definition of ‘sustainability’ and its relation to the architectural design process;  investigating parties involved in the planning and making decisions other than architects;  using small specific projects as students’ workshop in an actual site in both urban and provincial sites to demonstrate ecological problems and solutions. 

ARCH URBAN

Practical and theoretical issues concerning the basis and strategies of urban design, drawing together architecture, urbanism and critical human sciences;  the connection between architecture and urban fabric, and the interrelation between public and private spaces in cities;  study of the basic social and economic contexts of architecture and urbanism  by using examples of dynamic urban areas worldwide.

Concepts and theories of economics and finance related to architectural design and real estate  development ; economic environment, public policies and cycles of real estate market, demand and supply, consumer behavior, feasibility of real estate projects;  emphasizing market and financial analysis affecting architectural design in a real estate project development.    

ARCH MGT

Overview of management and its elements: planning, organization, leadership, monitoring, and control;  studying management theories in the past, present, and future.;  different management styles and various approaches and tools for management;  overview of architectural project life cycles and architectural management: project management (PM), construction management (CM) and facility management (FM). 

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DSGN EXP WKS

An arena for the faculty as well as the students to initiate a design experiment in terms of a selected issue of investigation related to architectural design, with emphasis on  philosophical and theoretical investigation, unbounded by the feasibility of a design solution.

DSGN BLT PROJ

A team effort with a real design-built project, starting from project initiation, program conceptualization and feasibility study, preliminary and detailed design to construction and occupancy;  actual working drawings and specifications, cost estimation, project planning and project management of cost, time, and quality. 

CONS DSGN PROJ COM

Designing and constructing community projects of various nature;  focusing on underprivileged communities;  paying attention to the design process with community participation;  cooperation between communities and public and government sectors.