DEA 4590 - Programming Methods in Design

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Minimum cost of materials: $100. Co-meets with DEA 6500.

L. Maxwell.

Introduction to facility programming. Emphasizes formulation of building requirements based on user characteristics and potential constraints. The course presents diverse methods for determining characteristics that will enable a particular environmental setting to support desired behaviors of users. The course emphasizes selection of appropriate methods to suit the specific user/client needs. Students work with an actual client to prepare a program document. Students work in groups and individually on programming projects.