Benjamin Allred
Visiting Asst. Professor of Architecture
- ballred@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- By appointment
Courses Taught
HARC 0120
DesignLab: Creating Innovation
Course Description
DesignLab: Creating Innovation
We live in a ‘designed’ world. Good design brings function and delight to everything we see and interact with. This course teaches fundamental principles of design and creative innovation. Students will learn how to articulate and develop design concepts through hands-on projects that explore a broad range of design types (graphic, digital, industrial, craft, and architectural). These projects will be catalysts for critique, as we consider the environmental and ethical aspects of design in our increasingly global and digital world. Materials and tools, as well as training for 3D printers, laser cutters, and power tools, will be provided. 3 hrs. lect
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HARC 0130
Current
Upcoming
Intro. to Architectural Design
Course Description
Introduction to Architectural Design
Are you fascinated by buildings and interested in trying your hand at architectural design? This course will introduce you to principles of architecture and teach you the skills architects use to explore and communicate design ideas. We will consider urban and rural settings, sustainability, energy efficiency, functionality, comfort, and the role architecture plays in shaping community. Classroom instruction by a practicing architect will provide hands-on drawing, model-making, and materials research. Students will work to analyze existing buildings and design their own. Students seeking to improve their understanding of the built environment as well to develop their design-mind to reconcile social-ecological challenges are encouraged to take this course. No prior experience is needed.
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HARC 0330
Interm. Architectural Design
Course Description
Intermediate Architectural Design
This studio course emphasizes the thought and method of architectural design. Members of this studio will be involved in developing their insights towards cultural value systems and their expression in the environments they create. Participants work primarily in the studio space and rely heavily on individual instruction and group review of their work. The course provides a foundation for more advanced study in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, and other fields related to the design of the built environment, and an opportunity to work with the Cameron Visiting Architect. (HARC 0130) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab
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HARC 0530
Current
Upcoming
Independent Architect. Design
Course Description
Supervised independent work in architectural analysis and design. (Approval Required)
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HARC 0731
Senior Thesis Arch Studies I
Course Description
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.
Terms Taught
HARC 0732
Senior Thesis Arch Studies II
Course Description
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.
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