Topics in Contemporary Architecture & Urbanism: A Companion to Architecture

The built environment is an ambiguous and messy site shaped by many contributions -- from codes and regulations to unauthorized remodels, slap-dash handiwork, and DIY projects. This design seminar examines the creative and ingenious work that might not yet be regarded as such, with a view towards the forms of knowledge and access to resources thought to separate the expert from the non-expert. Outcomes include a visual collection of the charming, provocative, or otherwise idiosyncratic manifestations of the curious and quirky relationships between people and buildings.