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ARCH 2603: Architecture Design III: Syllabus

Credit 6 semester hours. Problem-solving and presentation of basic principles, concepts and ideas as applied to simple architectural projects

Syllabus

Course Title: Architecture Design III
 ARCH 2603  

 

Catalog Description: Credit 6 semester hours. Problem-solving and presentation of basic principles, concepts, and ideas as applied to simple architectural projects

SYLLABUS

Class Schedule

Class Meeting Days & Times:

Mondays: 01:00 PM – 02:50 PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 12:30 PM – 03:20 PM


Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:30-6:30 PM. OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT.

Professor Contact

Instructor: Dr. Tareef Khan, MBA, PhD,

Associate Professor
Office Location: School of Architecture, Prairie View A&M University, Room 228B

Email Address: thkhan@pvamu.edu

Quote

“A great building must begin with the immeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasured.” -Louis Kahn

Fun Facts about the Construction Science Field

Fun Facts!

  • Construction is one of the largest industries in the U.S. Construction spends over $1 trillion each year.
  • Nearly 11.4 million people are currently employed in some aspect of construction. This is a 25% increase since 2011.
  • The State of Texas is growing 25% faster than the U.S., and projections indicate that from 2010, it will double its population by 2040
  •  In fact, one-half of the buildings we will use in Texas by 2030 did NOT exist in 2005.
  • The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the Job Outlook of Employment for a construction project manager is projected to grow by eight percent (8%) from 2019-2029, much faster than other occupations.
  • About 41,500 openings for construction managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

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