ARCH 2260 — Introduction to Building Systems
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: falltypical days: FBostonTraditional
Introduces fundamentals of building technology and explores technology as means and manifestation of architecture in the world. Using a systems approach, studies the interactions among natural forces, material properties, technological capabilities, and human cultural values and the ways these relationships give rise to architecture. Considers a series of physical principles—including gravity, moisture, heat, light, and air—to reveal specific architectural possibilities and material responses. Explores the ways design shapes the interaction of materials and forces to provide for human safety, shelter, comfort, and delight through a combination of hands-on workshops, seminal readings, and design exercises.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 30 | 40 | 75% | 10.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 32 | 40 | 80% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 29 | 40 | 73% | 11.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 32% · T 35% · W 0% · Th 32% · F 68%
Common patterns: TF (35% of sections), F (33% of sections), MR (32% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Peter Wiederspahn (68% of students) · reviews
- Kiel Moe (32% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list ARCH 2260 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ARCH course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ARCH courses · Plan it at numap.app