Buildings and cities are designed by people with ideas about what a good place is: the creative vision that shapes architectural history, green building practices across a building's life, and the architecture of ancient Mesopotamia that still carries meaning.
The history of architecture traces changes in architecture across traditions, regions, stylistic trends, and dates; these traditions are thought to have begun as humans met the basic need for shelter and protection.
The art and architecture of ancient Mesopotamia is the art of a region widely considered the cradle of civilization, known for durable sculpture in stone and clay, while little painting has survived. How did Mesopotamia make meaning endure, and how can its art and architecture help us understand that? The lessons consider how buildings, images, and writing carried meaning across time.
Green building practices are environmentally responsible, resource efficient processes across a building's life cycle, from planning and design through demolition, aiming to conserve resources, protect the environment, and create healthy, comfortable spaces. What makes buildings work as integrated systems, and how can their design, use, and upkeep support these aims? The lessons connect design choices, life cycle thinking, maintenance, and public planning.
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