Course Introduction
Welcome to Integrative Systems! This required course for M.Arch students introduces the regulatory, performative, and technical components of building systems, bridging design with realization. Through weekly in-person lectures, discussions, and case studies, we’ll explore environmental design, structural systems, building codes, and more. Lectures and materials will be posted on the course website, with assignments and grades accessible via UM Canvas. Active participation is expected, though accommodations can be arranged for emergencies. Coordinated with Design Studios, this course provides integrative strategies to enrich your studio projects. We look forward to engaging discussions and guiding your journey in learning the regulations, environmental systems and structural design that influence your building design.