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Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism
(Faculty of Engineering and Design)

Architecture - Techniques (ARCN) Courses

ARCN 1005 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Drawing: Seeing Through the Hand

Fundamental concepts of line and line weight, light and shadow, perspective, contrast and composition. Exercises will include some mixed media and will introduce students to drawing as a way of translating ideas into images.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
One hour lecture and two hours drawing/discussion.

ARCN 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term

Includes: Experiential Learning Activity


ARCN 4100 [0.5 credit]
Historic Site Recording and Assessment

Methods of heritage building documentation including hand recording, photography, rectified photography, total station, gps, photogrammetry, and laser scanning. Non-destructive testing techniques; environmental assessment tools for determining air quality and energy efficiency. Multidisciplinary teams for all project work.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ACSE 3207, CIVE 3207.
Precludes additional credit for ARCN 3100 (no longer offered), ARCH 3881.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing in B.A.S. Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, lab or field work two hours a week.

ARCN 4200 [0.5 credit]
Building Pathology and Rehabilitation

Deterioration mechanisms for concrete, timber, steel and masonry structures. Identification of design deficiencies; criteria for selection and design of rehabilitation systems. Design techniques to reduce deterioration in new construction and historical structures.
Includes: Experiential Learning Activity
Also listed as ACSE 4601, CIVE 4601.
Prerequisite(s): ARCN 4100 and third-year standing in B.A.S. Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, lab/field work two hours a week.

Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca.

Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca