ARCH 8776 - Design Studio 8-Thesis Develop, 6 Credits

Prerequisite(s): ARCH 8716 with B or better or CIAT 8716 with B or better

Level: Upper

This course is the capstone of the eight semester sequence of architectural design studios. Building upon the thesis research completed during the previous semester in Design Studio 7 - Studio Definition, students will finalize a design program for their chosen thesis project. They will carry out a comprehensive design development study, present their design solution to a jury of faculty and visiting professionals, and defend the decision-making process that gave rise to their design. The student is expected to show competence and care in their technological solutions and in the creation of a livable, efficient, and contextually appropriate structure.