This course addresses the study of the origin and development of modern architecture fromthe mid-nineteenth century to the present. Lecture topics will proceed chronologically from the early roots of Modernism to the Global Dissemination of Styles in recent times, ending with an examination of current trends in Urbanism and sustainable design. A research project will require an oral presentation with graphics, a written report/analysis of the research topic and a computer-generated virtual model of a relevant building.