Advanced Studies in Architectural Design, At least 75 cr

After completing the Advanced Studies in Architectural Design, student is able to:

• create and develop architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements
• describe, critically experiment and apply the principles and theories of architecture and the related fields such as history, art and design
• interpret and develop the central architectonic, spatial, structural, functional and form-generating premises and thinking of the design of buildings and their impact on human needs
• evaluate and design the immediate environment of buildings, context and their relation to the cityscape
• analyze and implement the principles of sustainable development and to distinguish and to integrate the structural and technical building systems
• evaluate and develop the functional, technical and artistic entities and to critically identify and respond to the social, cultural, environmental and economic implications of architectural design
• develop and implement critical, abstract and conceptual thinking, taking responsibility for own learning and time management
• develop independent and collaborative process thinking
  
• manage a demanding project and to develop presentation techniques and communication skills