Contemporary European Architectural Theories
Spring Semester only
| 3 credits
| Elective
Majors:
Architectural History,
Architecture,
and
Design
A survey of recent architectural theories based on selected examples of contemporary architectural design. These will be reflected upon through the thematic optics of important theoretical articles by major architectural scholars. The course will strengthen students’ skills in verbal, drawn and written reflections on architecture.
Prerequisites
Co-requisite
Enrollment in a Studio course at DIS.
Field Studies
- Notable architectural examples in the greater Copenhagen area.
Instructors
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Alex Bitterman
Ph.D. (American Studies, University at Buffalo, 2008) Architect, M.Arch. (Architecture, University at Buffalo, 2001); Associate Professor of Architecture, Rochester Institute of Technology. Specialty in responsible design and place branding. Founding editor of Multi, The Journal of Diversity and Plurality in Design.
