First announcement, December, 1999

COURSE LIST — SPRING 2000 SEMESTER

Classes start Monday, February 28, 2000.

55 Howard Street, between 1st & 2nd Streets,
2 blocks South of Market Street

Courses marked * are continuations of courses started in the Fall semester. Students can enroll in second-semester D-1, D-6, T-1 courses without taking the first semester first. For other continued courses, some prior experience or education in the subject matter may be required. If in doubt, check with their instructors or with Fred Stitt, Director, SFIA.

D-1 *STUDIO: CREATIVE DESIGN PROCESS
5 units. Mondays, 7:40 - 9:15 pm.
Fred Stitt, Architect.

Architecture is much more than building. Good building provides shelter and accommodates basic human needs. Architecture does that too, and, when successful, it rewards, enhances, raises, and expands human consciousness. The techniques for building well and designing to reach and reward the human mind and emotions are explained in detail in this course and demonstrated through three building design assignments. This introductory core class is required for degree students and is coordinated with core classes T-1 and D-6.

D-6 *HISTORY & THEORY OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
3 units. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:15 pm.
Fred Stitt.

This course presents the great architecture of the world and the little-known design methods used to create them. Features Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Industrial Revolution, and the Organic and Modern movements. This core course is required for all degree students and is coordinated with D-1 and T-1.

D-7 STUDIES IN ECOLOGICAL DESIGN & ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE
SFIA speaker series. Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:15 pm.
3 units for independent study.

Guest speakers share their expertise and real-world working experiences.

D-14 COMMUNICATING YOUR DESIGNS: PERSPECTIVE DRAWING & MEDIA
3 units. 2 hours weekly.

An independent study course scheduled at the student's convenience via video tape instruction.

New D-17 Life Drawing
3 units. Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:15 pm.
Suren Gunasekara, M.Arch, SFIA.

Nothing helps hand-eye coordination in drawing, composition sensitivity, visualization, freehand sketching and media skills as much as drawing the human form and other natural objects.

New D-21 MATHEMATICS & GEOMETRY FOR CREATIVE DESIGN
3 units. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 pm.

Matt Fulvio, M.A. SFIA.

Most public education excludes the poetry and creativity of mathematics, so most people are alienated from the sub- ject. Using a visual and hands-on approach — polyhedra, tilings, proportion, gnomons, magic squares — this course explores the mathematical mind and the history of math concepts from India, Arabia, Persia, and Greece.

New D-25 CREATING YOUR PORTFOLIO
3 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 pm.
Suren Gunasekara, M.Arch, SFIA.

Gather or finish up your previous work and create presentation-ready graphics for your own personal portfolio. Includes instruction in presentation graphics, photo and collage techniques, graphic design, and drawing skills.

New D-201 DESIGN & DESIGN PRACTICE - ONLINE
5 units.
Matt Taylor of DesignShop. Days and times to be announced.

A design project experience that integrates creative problem-solving methodologies, real-world construction and economic realities, and web site design and communication. (Much of this class may be conducted online.)

E-3 *PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGICAL DESIGN
3 units. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 pm.
Skip Wenz, M.Arch, SFIA.

The basics of sustainable design and Green Architecture: site orientation, solar and wind design, alternative materials, waste disposal, recycled materials, etc. Includes ecological construction methods, building technologies, and discussions of professional design practice and construction in the context of Ecological Design.

DE-3 *STUDIO/WORKSHOP: EcoLOGICAL Design & PLANNING
5 units. Tuesdays, 7:45 - 9:30 pm.
Skip Wenz, M.Arch, author of the forthcoming book, EcoTecture.

Applying the principles of ecological design — site analysis, energy and resources input/output, alternative materials and construction, all as applicable to real-world design and planning projects.

E-31 SITE & SUN: BIOCLIMATIC DESIGN
3 units. Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm.
David Deppen & Todd Jersey.

Two experts in design, site relationship, construction technology, and solar energy team up to provide detailed instruction in site analysis and architectural design that is fully integrated with the land, wind, and solar orientation.

E-44 BAMBOO: AN IN-DEPTH, HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION
3 units. Saturday workshops and field trips.
Robert Hickling, M. Eco Design, SFIA.
Three Saturday workshops, 10 am - 4 pm, starting Saturday, March 4.

Through interactive instruction and hands-on projects, explore bamboo, from its anatomy to its poetry, its biological and botanical background to its many practical and economical applications in architecture and product design. Includes guest speakers.

New E-201 URBAN ECOLOGY: PLANNING THE ECO ARK LABORATORY
3 units. Mondays, 6:30 - 7:40 pm.

The SFIA Eco Ark is to be a showplace of applied urban ecology in terms of using bioclimatic design and alternative systems in a challenging environment. This will be a research seminar focused on the latest in solar water heating systems, passive solar, photovoltaic systems, wind powered generators, greenhouse design, bioremediation and plantscaping systems. Readings and research topics will be assigned to students and student teams, to help plan new ecological facilities to add to the Eco Ark. Students will report weekly on their findings and create an action plan for implementation. Actual installation of systems will begin later as a summer course.

C- 1 AUTOCAD & PHOTOSHOP FOR STUDENTS
3 units. (Schedule to be announced.) Jeff McGrew, Instructor.

PC Windows and AutoCad graphics — how to apply them to your school projects or personal design products.

C- 20 MINICAD FOR STUDENTS
3 units. (Schedule to be announced.)
Michael Heacock, Instructor.

The easiest-to-learn and most versatile CADD program. How to use it in school and professional design work.

New ST-2 *APPLIED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
3 units. Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:50 pm.
Joel Carr, Engineer.

Engineering concepts of soil analysis, foundations, framing, and earthquake resistance, from bottom to top of a simple building. (This is an extension of the concepts of ST-1 and requires basic engineering knowledge. Requires ST-1, or some familiarity with basic concepts and practices of structural engineering.

T- 1 *CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & METHODS
3 units. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:40 pm.
Fred Stitt, Architect.

Secrets of construction, creative engineering, and the most common causes of failures in design and materials. Special emphasis on basic design for earthquakes, fire, soil movement, and other common Bay Area hazards. Includes problem-prevention methods in project management and construction processes. This core course is required for all degree students and is coordinated with D-1 and D-6.

New SFIA NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Degree programs offered through a combination of mail, e-mail, and Internet instruction. Contact SFIA for details.

A/E U ARCHITECTURAL AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION

Self instruction through Distance Learning. SFIA offers a comprehensive set of courses on all aspects of management, construction management and advanced methods of construction document production through its A/E University Continuing Education Program. Contact SFIA for details.

FEES. 3-unit classes are $320 for credit, $210 noncredit. 5-unit classes are $620 for credit, $390 noncredit.

CADD classes have a separate fee and course schedule; call for information.

SFIA provides a free, supportive environment emphasizing creative exploration, art and architectural history, ecological design, construction technology, and architectural management.

SFIA offers open enrollment; re-entry students are especially welcome. Master Degree programs are available to those

with an undergraduate degree in architecture or any other discipline. A total of 100 units is required for Master of Architecture and 75 units for Master of Ecological Design. Credit is given for relevant prior academic and work experience.

Students without a prior degree can enroll on a conditional basis, and upon evaluation of work within the school and ongoing professional experience, may be accepted as candidates in a full degree program.

Grading is based on completion of work assignments as specified (B for minimal compliance, A or A+ for exceptional effort, or Incomplete until work is submitted). There is no "class curve" or grade competition; students are encouraged to pursue creative exploration and experimentation without worrying about their skill level or anyone's judgments of their ideas and work. At the same time, constructive counseling and supportive design criticism are available upon request.