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Architecture + Health

Clemson University
Clemson , United States
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Duration
2 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
Architecture
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Architecture + Health Program

The Architecture + Health program at Clemson University is a comprehensive framework of coursework that combines the practice of architecture with a focused area of expertise in the study and design of healthcare environments. The program aims to develop generalist-specialist graduates who can creatively work in both modes.


Program Overview

The Architecture + Health program includes a range of courses that examine the relationships between architectural settings and their impact on the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and global ecosystems. The primary purpose of the program is to study the design of healthcare environments and create architectural settings that support the health and well-being of individuals and larger populations.


Learning Outcomes

The program has several learning outcomes, including:


  • Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in healthcare architecture
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply evidence-based design practices
  • Understanding of human health, safety, and welfare issues with respect to the built environment
  • Understanding of professional ethics, practice regulations, and business practices
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of regulations for buildings and sites
  • Understanding of building systems, assemblies, and methods of construction
  • Ability to synthesize user requirements, regulations, site conditions, accessible design, and environmental impact
  • Ability to make design decisions through the integration of building envelope and assemblies, structural systems, environmental systems, life safety systems, and building performance
  • Engagement in sponsored service-learning programming and design projects with actual clients
  • Participation in regional and national AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Conferences
  • Engagement in participatory interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning, research, and design initiatives

STEM Designated Graduate Degree Program

The Master of Architecture in Architecture + Health is a NAAB-accredited professional degree and a STEM Designated Graduate Degree Program (CIP Code 04.0902, architectural and building sciences/technology).


Master of Architecture + Health Degree Tracks

Clemson offers multiple tracks toward earning the professional, NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) degree:


  • The M. Arch. I in Architecture + Health is a three-year, 90-credit hour degree track for students without a portfolio of 6-8 semesters of strong architecture studio work.
  • The M. Arch. II in Architecture + Health is a two-year, 60-credit hour degree track for students with a pre-professional Bachelor degree (BA or BS) in Architecture and strong portfolios documenting 6 to 8 semesters of design studio work.

Plan of Study

The required course study of the Architecture + Health curriculum consists of two and three-year tracks, both with an option for comprehensive or thesis projects. The plan of study includes:


First Year: Core Studios

  • Semester 1 - Fall: Architecture Studio I, Visualization and Representation I, Architectural History and Theory I, Structures I
  • Semester 2 - Spring: Architectural Studio II, Visualization and Representation II, Architectural History and Theory II, Structures II

Second Year: Intermediate Studios

  • Semester 3 - Fall: Architecture + Health Studio: Selected Projects, Research Methods, Productions and Performance, Environmental Systems
  • Semester 4 - Spring: Architecture + Health Studio: Tectonic Projects, Architectural Programming and Predesign, Topics in Health Policy, Planning and Administration, History and Theory: Architecture + Health

Third Year: Advanced Studios

  • Semester 5 - Fall: Architecture + Health Studio: Hospital and Urban Design, Health Facilities Planning and Design, Elective, Elective
  • Semester 6 - Spring: Architecture + Health Comprehensive Studio, Building Economics, Costs and Legal Issues, Building Processes: Technical Resolution, Elective or Structures II

Faculty

The Architecture + Health program has a diverse and experienced faculty, including:


  • David Allison, FAIA, FACHA, NCARB
  • Dina Battisto, Ph.D
  • Lyndsey Deaton, Ph.D, RA, AICP, PMP, LEED AP
  • Anjali Joseph, Ph.D, EDAC
  • Scott Rawlings, AIA, FACHA, LEED AP
  • Fernanda de Moraes Goulart, Ph.D
  • Byron Edwards, AIA, ACHA (Retired)

Facilities

The studio space of the Architecture + Health program is located in 104 Lee Hall, which was renovated in 2010 to provide a healthy and modern space for students and faculty. The Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing (CHFD+T) is also an integral part of the program, focusing on multidisciplinary research projects that develop human-centered built environment solutions for high-risk, high-impact clinical areas.


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