Through their own efforts and imagination, students create something wonderful – architecturally, socially, politically, environmentally, esthetically. – Samuel Mockbee
Coursework this semester will focus on an examination and evaluation of rural American culture and its architectural representation. Through this work, we will have the opportunity to re-consider and re-shape traditional forms and patterns into a new rural community architecture for the 21st century. Students will research and analyze different architectural and industrial systems that are common in the rural landscape and transform their understanding into a personal architectural solution. Research topics will include:
- Patterns of the rural landscape
- Traditional farmsteads
- Industrial shipping containers
- Rural culture and community
- Rural commerce
- Pre-engineered metal building systems
- Traditional vernacular house types
