architecture program report - University of Massachusetts Amherst
architecture program report - University of Massachusetts Amherst
architecture program report - University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Criterion 13.23, Building Systems Integration<br />
Ability to assess, select, and conceptually integrate structural systems, building envelope<br />
systems, environmental systems, life-safety systems, and building service systems into building<br />
design.<br />
Previous Team Report: While the team did not find evidence in the team room, this will be a<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> studios not yet implemented.<br />
This is no longer a concern.<br />
Criterion 13.25, Construction Cost Control<br />
Understanding <strong>of</strong> the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> building cost, life-cycle cost, and construction estimating<br />
Previous Team Report: The team met several faculty members with expertise and interests in<br />
this area. The team expects that necessary minor adjustments can be made to address this<br />
issue.<br />
This remains a concern: see comments in Section II: Compliance with the Conditions for<br />
Accreditation.<br />
Criterion 13.26, Technical Documentation<br />
Ability to make technically precise drawings and write outline specifications for a proposed design<br />
Previous Team Report: The team did not find evidence <strong>of</strong> outline specs (a new criterion)<br />
This remains a concern: see comments in Section II: Compliance with the Conditions for<br />
Accreditation.<br />
Criterion 13.28, Comprehensive Design<br />
Ability to produce a comprehensive architectural project based on a building <strong>program</strong> and site<br />
that includes development <strong>of</strong> <strong>program</strong>med spaces demonstrating an understanding <strong>of</strong> structural<br />
and environmental systems, building envelope systems, life-safety provisions, wall sections and<br />
building assemblies and the principles <strong>of</strong> sustainability<br />
Previous Team Report: While the team did not find evidence in the team room, this will be a<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> studios not yet implemented.<br />
3. Conditions Well Met<br />
8<br />
1.1<br />
1.3<br />
1.4<br />
13.1<br />
13.7<br />
13.9<br />
This is no longer a concern.<br />
Architectural Education and the Academic Context<br />
Architectural Education and Registration<br />
Architectural Education and the Pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
Speaking and Writing Skills<br />
Collaborative Skills<br />
Non-Western Traditions<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Massachusetts</strong>-<strong>Amherst</strong><br />
Visiting Team Report<br />
24-28 February 2007<br />
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