ARCH 570 : Public Issues, Climate Change and Architecture

Introduces students to key issues and factors linking architects to the public through an examination of historical developments, public policy and contemporary development initiatives. An emphasis is placed on issues related to the proliferation of suburbia and the resurgence of urban centers in North America. Human settlements and buildings are shaped within processes and systems regulated by government. They are also a reflection of cultural and social values, channeled through the work of design and development professionals.