48-551: Ethics and Decision Making in Architecture
| Units | 9 |
|---|---|
| Department | Architecture |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Related URLs | http://www.arc.cmu.edu |
Ethical Decision Making in Architecture is a required course in the fifth year of the Bachelor of Architecture Degree. It is part of a sequence dealing with professional aspects of the field of architecture, alongside courses like Human Factors, Real Estate Design and Development, and Issues of Practice. It builds on an understanding of the issues of occupancy, economics and practice in design decision making. The course covers basic frameworks of decision making and ethical adjudication through several case studies including Fallingwater, Sydney Opera House, Citicorp Tower, Pruitt-lgoe housing development, Crystal Palace and Kansas City Hyatt. The text for the course is a manuscript by the instructor entitled "Ethical Decision Making in Architecture".
Sections
| Section | Time | Day | Instructor(s) | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 11:30 am – 12:20 pm | MWF | Akin | MM 103 |
No sections available for Fall 2008
Textbooks
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