An introductory course taught to provide students with an overview of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century residential architecture and the societal case for historic building preservation. Through lectures, demonstrations and site visits, students are exposed to a range of construction, preservation and restoration methods, including stabilizing endangered buildings, and preserving and recovering architectural details. Students develop an understanding of building components and systems and learn to compare current technology with traditional tools and practices.
Semester
Spring
Notes
With the exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry (CC) courses are open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate Program.