ART 272 - Challenges in Contemporary Architecture and Design

In this course students will investigate architectural responses to the challenges of our time, including climate
change, natural disasters, affordable housing, social and racial justice, public health, and more. Students will
study the history of attempted solutions to selected problems, analyze the current state of each question, and
discuss potential solutions. Case studies will be drawn from American and global examples. No prerequisites:
everyone is welcome.

Satisfies Art major and minor requirement.
Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement.