ACH 205 - Residential Studio

4 credit hours - One hour of lecture and six hours of studio weekly; one term.
Explore the principles and elements of designing complex residential projects for varying occupants. Create residences that are organized for comfort and safety, applying residential building codes including mechanical, electrical and lighting requirements. Design kitchens and baths following National Kitchen and Bath Association standards. Review construction techniques for new construction and remodeling. Use industry standard software to create professional construction documents and presentations. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): ACH 104 and ACH 202 or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Create residential spaces with correct ergonomics and organizational flow for a variety of family compositions
Design and document kitchens and baths following the guidelines of National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
Apply residential building codes and NKBA accessibility standards
Examine residential remodeling and construction including the basics of mechanical, electrical and lighting integration
Use industry standard technologies to present design strategies