Program Overview

Architecture Program Details

The Architecture program at Temple University offers a comprehensive education in the field of architecture, with a focus on design, technology, and social responsibility.

Course Offerings

• ARCH 0835: Guerrilla Altruism: A Mini-Manual of Subversive Activism: A multi-disciplinary investigation into the unorthodox strategies deployed by contemporary guerrilla artists and activists.
• ARCH 0875: Architecture and the American Cultural Landscape: An exploration of the relation of the physical environment to the larger cultural context, with an emphasis on the physical dimension of American culture.
• ARCH 0935: Honors Guerrilla Altruism: A Mini-Manual of Subversive Activism: A multi-disciplinary investigation into strategies deployed by contemporary community-based architects, artists, and activists.
• ARCH 0975: Honors Architecture & the American Cultural Landscape: Physical Dimensions of Cultural Settings: An exploration of the relation of the physical environment to the larger cultural context, with an emphasis on the physical dimension of American culture.
• ARCH 1001: Introduction to Design and the Environment: An introduction to the complex and contingent relationship between architects and the environments in which they intervene.
• ARCH 1011: Visual Literacy for Architects 1: A focus on the development of visual literacy, graphic techniques, and 3D formal exploration.
• ARCH 1012: Visual Literacy for Architects 2: A continuation of the development of visual literacy, graphical techniques, and 3D formal exploration.
• ARCH 1013: Architectural Representation for Non-Majors: An introduction to architectural representation and design for non-majors.
• ARCH 1017: Photography and Visual Literacy: An exploration of photography as a visual language, with an emphasis on technical competence and visual design principles.
• ARCH 1196: History of Form of Cities: A study of the physical design of cities, with a focus on the emergence of settlement patterns and their relationship to landforms and social intentions.
• ARCH 1502: Investigations into Built Environment Professions: An introduction to educational and career paths in the built environment professions.
• ARCH 1996: Honors History of Form of Cities: A study of the physical design of cities, with a focus on the emergence of settlement patterns and their relationship to landforms and social intentions.
• ARCH 2121: Foundation Architectural Design 1: The development of design logics drawn from natural systems, processes, and measurement.
• ARCH 2122: Foundation Architectural Design 2: Developing rigorous design thinking through making and the integration of material, craft, tectonic, and visual practice.
• ARCH 2123: Facility Management Foundation I: A studio with a focus on interior architecture, space occupation, and qualities of space.
• ARCH 2124: Facility Management Foundation II: A studio with an environmental sustainability focus for facility management.
• ARCH 2141: Architectural History: Ancient through 17th Century: A tracing of the history of architecture from the ancient world through the 17th century.
• ARCH 2142: Architectural History: 17th Century through 20th Century: A tracing of the history of architecture from the 17th century through the present time.
• ARCH 2151: Architecture, Technology, and the Environment: An introduction to behavioral, environmental, and technological factors in relation to the building design process.
• ARCH 2153: Facility Management Case Study Research I: A case study research course focused on available products and applications of architectural interiors.
• ARCH 2154: Facility Management Case Study Research II: A case study research course focused on available products, applications, and issues pertaining to sustainable architecture.
• ARCH 2941: Honors Architectural History: Ancient through 17th Century: A tracing of the history of architecture from the ancient world through the 17th century.
• ARCH 2942: Honors Architectural History: Renaissance through the 20th Century: A tracing of the history of Western architecture from the 17th century through the 20th century.
• ARCH 3010: Seminar: Special Topics in Communications: A special seminar dealing with current topics in communications in the field of architecture.
• ARCH 3012: Computer Aided Facility Management: A consideration of current trends and practices in computer-aided facility management.
• ARCH 3013: Project Planning & Programming: A course covering the general processes related to the planning, programming, design, construction, and occupancy of facilities.
• ARCH 3020: Special Topics Studio: A special design studio with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3030: Special Topics in Design: A special studio dealing with issues of architectural design, with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3040: Seminar: Special Topics in History and Theory: A special seminar dealing with history and theory of architecture, with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3050: Seminar: Special Topics in Building Technology: A special seminar dealing with building technology in architecture, with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3060: Special Topics in Digital Technology: A special seminar dealing with digital technology in architecture, with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3070: Seminar: Special Topics in Site and Context: A special seminar dealing with current topics in site and context in the field of architecture.
• ARCH 3080: Seminar: Special Topics in Human Factors and Environment: A special topics seminar dealing with current topics in environment and human factors in the field of architecture.
• ARCH 3090: Special Topics in Professional Practice: A special seminar dealing with professional practice in architecture, with topics varying by year and instructor.
• ARCH 3096: Vernacular Architecture: A study of vernacular architecture as an embodiment of site, culture, indigenous materials, and craft.
• ARCH 3097: Introduction to Facility Management: An overview of the profession of facility management, including organizational, managerial, ethical, and legal principles.
• ARCH 3111: Introduction to Historic Preservation: An introduction to the scope of architectural conservation, preservation, and adaptive reuse.
• ARCH 3146: Engaging Places: Observations: An introduction to the study of buildings and public places in Philadelphia using investigative and observation methods.
• ARCH 3152: Materials and Methods: An introduction to construction materials, fundamentals of building construction, and methods of assembling building systems.
• ARCH 3174: Site Investigations: A course focusing on the discourse on urban form, the environment, and design process that has emerged since the middle of the 20th century.
• ARCH 3212: Introduction to Architectural Documentation: A lecture and hands-on lab course introducing students to techniques of architectural documentation.
• ARCH 3231: Architectural Design III: A house and community studio introducing students to the design of domestic space.
• ARCH 3232: Architectural Design IV: An introduction to integrated design studio, focusing on integrated and sustainable building design.
• ARCH 3233: Architecture Design Studio: Japan (Undergraduate): A complex design investigation incorporating analysis of urban systems, observational research, and data collection.
• ARCH 3234: Architectural Design Studio in Rome: An architectural design studio at the Rome Campus with noted architectural faculty from Italy.
• ARCH 3241: Seminar Analysis of Urban Structure in Rome: Research on urban systems and forms that have marked the development of Italian and Roman architecture.
• ARCH 3242: Urban Seminar in Japan (Undergraduate): A course providing an overview of architecture and urbanization in historic and contemporary Japan.
• ARCH 3251: Structural Analysis for Architects: A course covering loadings determination and evaluation, resolution and equilibrium of force systems, and basic beam, column, and system design.
• ARCH 3255: The Art of Detailing: An exploration of architectural details and their application and evolution in architectural works through a historical perspective.
• ARCH 3273: Housing and Community Design: A course exploring the context of housing and the design of communities in the Modern era.
• ARCH 3296: Movements in Modern Architecture: A history and theories of the architecture and urbanism of the modern period, from the beginning of the 19th century until the 1960s.
• ARCH 3354: Sustainability and Architecture: A study of the ecological, environmental, socio-cultural, and behavioral principles of sustainable architecture.
• ARCH 3362: Architecture Workshop: A support for K-12 classroom teaching experience that introduces an awareness of the principles of architecture and the built environment.
• ARCH 3391: Independent Research: A project assigned with the approval of the Program Director and conducted under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.
• ARCH 3411: Career Preparation: A course teaching essential strategies for career entry, including strong communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• ARCH 3412: Portfolio Design and Career Preparation: A seminar assisting students in the creation of a unique and successful portfolio for use in job placement or graduate program admissions.
• ARCH 3970: Honors Special Topics in Architecture, Site and Context: A special topics seminar dealing with issues of site and context in the field of architecture.
• ARCH 4011: Research Methods for Facility Management: A course introducing research and analytical methods for facility management, including literature searches, data collection, and analysis.
• ARCH 4096: Professional Practice: A course covering the administrative and business aspects of the architectural profession, professional relations, and legal aspects of modern practice.
• ARCH 4099: Capstone Research Seminar for Facility Management: A capstone course for all B.S. Facility Management majors, focusing on a self-defined individual research topic within the field of facility management.
• ARCH 4141: Global Preservation Practice: A course introducing the agencies operating in the fields of architectural conservation, preservation, and adaptive reuse.
• ARCH 4145: Research Methods for Historic Preservation: A course introducing students to sources and methods of investigation particular to historic preservation.
• ARCH 4182: Independent Study in History and Theory: Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of architectural history and theory, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• ARCH 4199: Capstone Research Seminar for Historic Preservation: A capstone course for all B.S. Architectural Preservation majors, focusing on a self-defined individual research topic within the field of architectural preservation or adaptive reuse.
• ARCH 4211: Advanced Architectural Representation: A course involving lectures and hands-on lab experience in advanced use and applications of computers.
• ARCH 4282: Independent Study in Technology: Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of architectural history and theory, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• ARCH 4285: Professional Internship: A course expanding students' knowledge and professional experience through internships in architectural and other built environment firms.
• ARCH 4296: Design, Behavior and Culture: A course aiming to develop students' understanding of how users perceive environments and adapt to them.
• ARCH 4331: Architectural Design V: An urban design studio focusing on the scale of the neighborhood, developing techniques to analyze, map, represent, and generate urban environments.
• ARCH 4332: Architectural Design VI: An architecture capstone studio where students select from a range of studio topics, with offerings depending on faculty expertise.
• ARCH 4351: Environmental Control Systems for Buildings: A course covering heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electric power, lighting, acoustics, vertical transportation, plumbing, and fire protection for buildings.
• ARCH 4382: Independent Study: Site and Context: Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of site, context, or urbanism in architecture, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• ARCH 4482: Independent Study in Human Factors and Environment: Individual study of advanced nature exploring aspects of environment and human factors in architecture, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• ARCH 4596: Seminar in Architectural Theory: A course serving to lay the ground for the theoretical development of thesis ideas, with a focus on theories of architecture and urbanism during the modern and contemporary periods.