Misty Kaplan
Visiting Instructor in Architecture
- Office
- Mahaney Arts Center 214
- mistyk@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- By Appointment
Courses Taught
HARC 0130
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.
Terms Taught
Requirements
HARC 0530
Upcoming
Independent Architect. Design
Course Description
Supervised independent work in architectural analysis and design. (Approval Required)
Terms Taught
HARC 0731
Upcoming
Arch Studies Research Thesis
Course Description
Thesis in Architectural Studies: Research
This studio course constitutes the first part of the two-term senior design project in Architectural Studies. Pre-design research includes precedent study, programming, site analysis, and formulation of a thesis 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 Senior Architectural Design, Part II. Students present their work in graphic, oral, and written formats. (HARC 0330 or equivalent) 6 hrs. sem.
Terms Taught