ARCH441 Regional Architecture (Topic in Regional Architecture)

[3–0, 3 cr.]

A historical survey of the regional architectural heritage with a specific focus on the traditional domestic architecture of Lebanon, and the analysis of its setting, building techniques, climate and other factors which led to the development of this specific type of architecture in the Nineteenth and early Twentieth century. The course will take as a reference the major publications on this topic, and will initiate case studies of particular landmarks or domestic houses, with on-site surveys, analysis and documentation.

Prerequisites: ARCH371 History of Architecture I