Theory of Architecture II: Building Types- Places for People

This course covers design principles and standards for building types with special functions such as hotels, hospitals, schools, factories…etc. emphasizing special user considerations in addition to more conventional design criteria and principles. The course provides students with knowledge about special user group needs such as children, handicap and elderly, building upon previous knowledge and fundamentals of environmental psychology and people-environment relations. It supplements what students learn about design standards and building codes for such specialized facilities and enriches the students’ knowledge base with innovative concepts for restorative, de-stressing, well-being promoting designs and future places.