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Explore the principles of architecture theory, history, and practice.

ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Architecture Studio Minor gives students a foundation in architectural studies, training students with the skills to critically examine the buildings and spaces around them.

These courses focus on architectural design studios, complemented by art studios, history and theory courses, and introductory materials and building technology courses. An abridged version of the major, the minor lets students explore architectural studies as a complement to another major.

Key Benefits

• Interdisciplinary Coursework: Explore the fundamentals of architecture history, design, and technology, along with special topics in contemporary architecture and design.
• Hands-On Learning: The department creates a learning atmosphere that emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning beyond the classroom, preparing students for architectural studies and design careers.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have use of 30,000 square feet of studio, lab and classroom space on ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½Íøվ’s Mountaintop Campus and the facilities and resources of the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Design Labs to help shape their own creative work.

Coursework

Any undergraduate student at ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ can declare this minor. Some courses may require instructor permission.

To complete the minor, students will take 18-20 credits from the following list:

Foundation (4 courses):

ARCH 002 History of Architecture

ARCH 034 Digital Drawing and 3D Modeling

ARCH 043 Architectural Design I

ARCH 143 Architectural Design II

One additional course from the following list:

ARCH 071 Special Topics in Architecture

ARCH 157 Architectural Technology I

ARCH 171 Special Topics in Architecture

ARCH 210 20th Century Architecture

ARCH 243 Architectural Design III

ARCH 271 Special Topics in Architecture

ARCH 343 Architectural Design IV

ART 004 Three-Dimensional Design

ART 013 Sculpture I

DES 040 Product Design I: Form, Process and Concept

DES 053 Introduction to Graphic Design

DES 385 Fusion: Design Practice

Architecture Degree Contact

Nicholas Sawicki, chair: nis408@lehigh.edu | (610) 758-3610

Pamela Mongi, coordinator: pgm0@lehigh.edu | (610) 758-3610