Andrea Murray
Visiting Lecturer in Architecture
Email: akmurray@middlebury.edu
Phone: work802.443.5897
Office Hours: By appointment
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Courses
Courses offered in the past four years.
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HARC 0130 - Intro. to Architectural Design
Introduction to Architectural Design
This is a studio course that introduces its members to the values and methods used in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, and environmental art. A daily journal and intensive group and individual work within the studio space are requirements. This course demands an exceptionally high commitment of time and energy. The course's goals are to use the process of design to gain insight regarding individual and community value systems, and to provide basic experience in the design professions. It is recommended for anyone wishing to improve his or her appreciation for the built environment. Students should anticipate that substantial additional time will be required in the studio in addition to the scheduled class time. 6 hrs. lect./lab
Spring 2009, Winter 2010, Spring 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013
HARC 0231 / INTD 0266 - Architecture & Environment
Architecture and the Environment
Architecture has a dynamic relationship with the natural and cultural environments in which it operates. As a cultural phenomenon it impacts the physical landscape and uses natural resources while it also frames human interaction, harbors community, and organizes much of public life. We will investigate those relationships and explore strategies to optimize them, in order to seek out environmentally responsive architectural solutions. Topics to be covered include: analysis of a building's site as both natural and cultural contexts, passive and active energy systems, principles of sustainable construction, and environmental impact. Our lab will allow us to study on site, "off-the-grid" dwellings, hay-bale houses, passive solar constructions and alternative communities, meet with "green" designers, architects, and builders, and do hands-on projects. 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2012
HARC 0510 - Advanced Studies
Advanced Studies
Supervised independent work in art history. (Approval Required)
Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013
HARC 0530 - Independent Architect. Design
Supervised independent work in architectural analysis and design. (Approval Required)
Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012
INTD 0263 / HARC 0263 - Discipline/Coord/Prof Practice
Solar Decathlon 2011: Discipline Coordination & Professional Practice
The Department of Energy (DOE) sponsored Solar Decathlon is a competition to design and construct a solar-powered house. Middlebury College was recently selected to participate in the 2011 challenge. The objective of this studio course is to develop the schematic design for the approved project in accordance with the deliverables and deadlines set forth by the DOE. The main components of this course will include: architectural and construction detailing; structural engineering and coordination; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and coordination; landscape design; building code analysis and compliance; physical model construction; and building information modeling, 3D Studio Max computer modeling. Students in this course will work in partnership with students in the pre-construction management course. (This course may be accepted as an elective for the Architectural and the Environment focus in the Environmental Studies major with permission of the focus advisor; this course serves as a substitute for HARC 0231. Approval required; please contact Andrea Murray prior to registration).
Fall 2010
INTD 0268 - Construction Mgmnt/Competition
Solar Decathlon 2011: Construction Management & Competition
The Department of Energy (DOE) and National Research Energy Laboratory (NREL) sponsored Solar Decathlon is a competition to design and construct a solar-powered house. Middlebury College was recently selected to participate in the 2011 challenge. The objective of this course is to apply the previously prepared construction documentation to build and transport the Solar Decathlon house to the competition in Washington, D.C. and back to Middlebury again. The main components of this course will include project buy-out; project construction and deconstruction on campus and off; facilitating transport to Washington, DC; establishing the project on its final site; and project safety monitoring. Students registered for this course will likely travel to DC for the competition. (Approval required; please contact Andrea Murray prior to registration).
Fall 2011
INTD 0271 - Design Development
Solar Decathlon 2013: Design Development & Project Communications
Solar Decathlon, sponsored by The Department of Energy (DOE), is a competition to design and construct a solar-powered house. Middlebury College was recently selected to participate in the 2013 challenge. The objective of this studio course is to develop the design for the approved project in accordance with the deliverables and deadlines set forth by the DOE. The main components of this course will include: architectural detail development; structural engineering coordination; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and coordination; landscape design; building code analysis and compliance; physical model construction; and building information modeling. In addition, this course will support student communications and outreach efforts. Students in this course will work in partnership with students in the Pre-Construction Management course. (Approval required; please contact Andrea Murray prior to registration.)
Fall 2012
INTD 0274 - Construction Documentation II
Solar Decathlon 2013: Construction Documentation (Part Two)
This course is a continuation of INTD 0273. In addition to the tasks described for INTD 0273, students in this class will spend time on fundraising and outreach efforts. Students will also document and monitor start-up construction activities, which will begin midway through the semester. Preference will be given, but not restricted, to students who have taken INTD 0273.
Spring 2013
INTD 0500 - Independent Study
INTD 1098 - Schematic Design
Solar Decathlon 2011 – Schematic Design
The Solar Decathlon is a competition sponsored by the United States Department of Energy to design and construct a solar-powered house. Middlebury College has committed to fielding a team for the 2011 competition. The objective of this studio course is to develop an architectural design direction for the SD team to pursue through design, development, and construction for 2011. This course will be organized in five segments: research and evaluation of SD competition houses from years past; develop together the goals and parameters and outline the evaluation criteria for the Middlebury house; prepare several schemes for review; select two concepts to develop further in collaboration with students; and formally present their designs to guest professionals, faculty, staff, and fellow students. This course may be accepted as an elective for the Architectural and the Environment focus in the Environmental Studies major with permission of the focus advisor. Approval required; please contact Andrea Murray prior to registration. (Pass/Fail)
Winter 2010
