Model of a writer's cabin on the Concord River. (Image courtesy of Student 2; see the projects section for this and other student designs.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Lawrence Sass
MIT Course Number
4.500
As Taught In
Fall 2008
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course will introduce students to architectural design and computation through the use of computer modeling, rendering and digital fabrication. The course focuses on teaching architectural design with CAD drawing, 3-D modeling, rendering and rapid prototyping. Students will be required to build computer models that will lead to a full package of architectural explorations with computers. Each semester we will explore the design process of a particular building type and building material.
The course also investigates a few design processes of selected architects. The course is critical of design principles and building production methods. Student assignments are graded based on the quality of design, representation and constructability. Great design input is always encouraged.
