ARCH 341 Interior Design (2 + 10)

Course's aim and objectives:

• Historical background of interior design, the ancient, classic, and contemporary styles.
• Study of spatial arrangements, circulation patterns.
• Finishing materials for floors, walls and roofs.
• Selection of furniture and window treatment.
• Comprehensive design for some selected spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and offices.

ARCH 335 Computer-Aided Architectural Design-3 (2 + 2 Studio)

Course's aim and objectives:

• Lectures and practical application on using computers in the preparation, development, and analysis of design models and solving design problems.
• Study of current and future trends of computer technologies and digital applications in the field of design through the study of advantages, drawbacks and ethics of Computer-aided design. Concepts and techniques of digital design models (preparation and representation of architectural projects).

ARCH 333 Building Construction-1 3 (2 + 2 Studio)

Course's aim and objectives:

• Introduction to various building systems and primary building elements.
• Classification and description of building systems.
• Detailed study of skeletal, framed structures, roofs, floors, space structures, foundations and working joints.
• Detailed study of vertical circulation elements: stairs and ramps.
• Practical exercises in building construction and preparation of drawings and field study reports.