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“Session 1449”

The Beginning DESIGN Experience for Architecture and Architectural Engineering Students at Oklahoma State University

Suzanne D. Bilbeisi, RA and Steven E. O’Hara, PE Oklahoma State University Abstract

The process of DESIGN is the creative act that architectural engineers and architects rely upon to carry out their professional endeavors. Designs must first be created, then analyzed and evaluated, and then reconsidered as the non-linear cycle of design continues. Because beginning students have limited experience with the creative act of design, five years ago we created the course titled “Introduction to Architecture” to help ease the students’ transition into the design studio. This beginning studio course was specifically developed to introduce freshman students to the basic concepts and ideas involved in the creation of Architecture, and the non-linear problem solving that is a part of our creative professions.

The practice of Architecture is a complex integration of aesthetic and technical systems that typically requires a team of experts in related fields working together to create a building. Architectural engineers are responsible for the design and analysis of the technical systems required in building design. These systems must not only function in a safe and efficient manner, but should be integrated with the architectural planning, aesthetics and other systems in buildings. This requires architectural engineers to have a general knowledge of all the aspects of architecture and technology, in addition to an expertise in their individual field.

Housed within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University offers five-year professional degree programs in both Architecture and Architectural Engineering1. The integration of these programs through shared faculty, facilities and course work is unique in architectural engineering education and is a strength of the School. The primary thrust of both programs is the preparation of graduates to enter private practice as consulting engineers or architects. It is one of fifteen Architectural Engineering programs in the United States and as such produces graduates who are particularly prepared for the integrated team approach used in professional practice.

The curriculum is organized to give beginning students time to take most of their courses in general education, while learning about some of the fundamentals in architecture and architectural engineering. This structure gives the student enough background to decide whether to pursue architecture, architectural engineering or some other discipline. The first two years of both curricula are nearly identical, with the only differences in the area of general education. Admission to third year is required for both architecture and architectural engineering students, with the top 30 students in architecture and 15 students in architectural

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O'Hara, S. E., & Bilbeisi, S. D. (2000, June), The Beginning Design Experience For Architecture And Architectural Engineering Students At Oklahoma State University Paper presented at 2000 Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri. 10.18260/1-2--8181