Master of Architecture

The curriculum emphasizes integrated architectural design, its relationship to urban issues and tectonics, and the technical knowledge necessary for the professional practice of architecture. Courses in architectural history and theory, building science, graphics, materials and making, designbuild, and international studies provide further professional training and opportunities to develop areas of specialization.The curriculum focuses on the development of research skills in support of the integration of diverse areas of knowledge into design. Year One begins with a two-quarter sequence that combines design fundamentals with representation, history and theory and the first two quarters of a five-quarter sequence of courses in design technology. These courses combine issues of materials, structure and environment in a collaborative teaching format. The spring of Year One is the start of a three-quarter sequence of core design studios, which that first quarter concentrates on building assembly. This coursework helps prepare our 3-year M Arch students for the Summer Internship Program, sponsored by the Department’s Professionals Advisory Council.