The IDL's academic outreach in coordination with the Idaho Urban Research and Design Center (IURDC). The IURDC, located in Boise, is an educational and outreach program of the University of Idaho’s Architecture and Interior Design program.
The integrated design method has emerged as a method to design high performance building. Design professionals from various discipline collaborates since the early stages of the design to achieve better building design through an iterative process. Simulation tools help the design professionals to make design decisions. This course focuses on the design decisions that impact energy, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort with a strong emphasis on the use building simulation tools. This course provides students with the understanding of the nature of building thermal comfort, building envelope behavior, ventilation requirements, indoor air quality, passive cooling systems, and energy conservation.
Topical studio requiring comprehensive design of an architectural project that includes pre-design, schematic design and design development phases. Demonstration of ability to develop details in support of schematic design concepts. Three 3-hr studios a week and assigned work; field trips required at student's expense; some class jury sessions will meet outside of scheduled hours.
Topical studio will explore specific issues or questions in architecture and/or urban design in depth, allowing faculty on a rotating basis to share areas of expertise with students. Topics might include but are not limited to day-lighting, historic preservation, design-build, grant-related projects, art and design interface. Three 3-hr studios a week and assigned work; field trips may be required at student expense; some class jury sessions will meet outside of scheduled hours.
Schematic and design development of graduate project, a self-directed architectural design study with faculty consultation within a studio context. Students will demonstrate their capacity to apply appropriate programming and research methods. The project culminates with a project book prepared by the student.
This course is modified each semester by hosting outside expert lecturers in topics related to integrated energy design in buildings and inviting professionals and students together for an interactive learning experience. Every other week, the instructor hosts a discussion session with students based upon the presented content from the previous week.
This course focuses on design decisions that impact energy, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort with a strong emphasis on building simulation tools. This course provides students with the understanding of the nature of building thermal comfort, building envelope behavior, ventilation requirements, indoor air quality, passive cooling systems, energy conservation, and the importance of iterative building simulation in achieving high performance buildings.
This course focuses on design decisions that impact energy, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort with a strong emphasis on building simulation tools. This course provides students with the understanding of the nature of building thermal comfort, building envelope behavior, ventilation requirements, indoor air quality, passive cooling systems, energy conservation, and the importance of iterative building simulation in achieving high performance buildings.
