John McLeod

Architecture of Planning and Place
As the earliest design activity of the architectural process, context analysis and planning play a significant role in shaping our built environment, from individual dwellings to campuses, towns and cities. This course introduces students to fundamental planning concepts such as open space and density, site characteristics and context, and the circulation of people, traffic, and services, with a strong focus on the relationship between built and natural environments. We will examine national and international case studies as well as local examples. Though no formal architecture experience is required, students will learn and use methods of graphically representing information and conveying design concepts. 3 hrs. lect.

AS/Habitat for Humanity Housing Unit: Research, Planning, and Schematic Design
Architectural Studies at Middlebury partners with Habitat for Architectural Studies at Middlebury partners with Habitat for Humanity of Addison County for the design and realization of high-quality, energy-efficient, affordable housing. The objective of this studio is to research, plan, and begin the architectural design for a housing unit with a specific program and location. Students will work primarily in the studio space and rely heavily on internal and external review of their work. The course provides a foundation for more advanced study in architecture, landscape architecture, and other fields related to the design of the built environment, and provides opportunities to work with professionals and Cameron Visiting Architects. This studio will continue into HARC 0372 and is a prerequisite for that course, though students are not required to continue on. Students should expect a substantial amount of work outside of class time. (HARC 0130 and HARC 0330) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.

Sam Ostrow is a current faculty member and a practicing architect.

AS/Habitat for Humanity Housing Unit: From Design Development to Bidding
Architectural Studies at Middlebury partners with Habitat for Humanity of Addison County for the design and realization of high-quality, energy-efficient, affordable housing. The objective of this interdisciplinary studio course is to develop the design of the housing unit from a conceptual level to the point that it can be bid upon competitively by contractors. This intensive process will be driven by a schedule of deliverables conceived to allow for construction to start upon their completion. Studio components include materials selection; energy analysis; code review, construction detailing; permitting; physical and digital modeling; engineering coordination; and construction specifications. Students should expect a substantial amount of work outside of class time. This course is Approval only. (HARC 0371) 3 hrs. lect./3hrs lab

John McLeod is a current faculty member and a practicing architect.

AS/Habitat for Humanity Housing Unit: Construction Documents
Architectural Studies at Middlebury partners with Habitat for Humanity of Addison County for the design and realization of high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable housing. The objective of this interdisciplinary studio course is to finalize and generate the construction documentation for the housing unit design generated in HARC 0371 & HARC 0372. A schedule of deliverables with an accompanying set of deadlines will need to be met to allow for construction to start in spring 2021. The studio components include final architectural and constructional detailing; building code compliance; building permitting finalization; physical and CAD modeling; structural coordination; and construction specifications. Students should expect a substantial amount of work outside of class time. (Approval Required) (formerly INTD 0274)

Advanced Studies
Supervised independent work in art history, museum studies, or architectural studies. (Approval Required)

Supervised independent work in architectural analysis and design. (Approval Required)

Senior Thesis in Architectural Studies I
This studio course constitutes the first part of the two-term senior project in Architectural Design. Pre-design research includes precedent study, programming, site analysis, and formulation of a concept to be investigated through the design process. Preliminary design work begins with conceptual studies, and culminates in a coherent schematic design, to be developed further in the Senior Studio in Architectural Design 2. Students present their work in graphic, oral, and written formats. (HARC 0330 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.

Senior Thesis in Architectural Studies II
This studio course constitutes the second part of the two-term senior project in Architectural Design. Building upon architectural research, analysis, and preliminary design work conducted during the fall semester, students develop their senior projects to a higher level of understanding and refinement. Students also engage in peer review and work with visiting critics, concluding with public presentations of final projects and a project portfolio describing all aspects of the completed design. (HARC 0731) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.