What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of architectural design and its core principles

Learn how to analyze and work with space in architecture

Apply basic design principles to architectural thinking

Explore the role of form and shape in building design

Understand function and planning basics for creating practical spaces

Learn how light, color, and texture affect the perception and feel of a space

Consider context and environment when designing buildings

Understand the conceptual architectural design process from idea to concept

Read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and designs

Develop architectural thinking and approach design like a professional

Understand human scale and proportion and their impact on space

Explore meaning and experience in architecture to create emotional and memorable spaces

Requirements

No prior architectural knowledge or experience is required

Curiosity and interest in learning about architecture and design

Willingness to observe and think about spaces, forms, and environments

A notebook or device for taking notes (optional but recommended)

Basic English reading and comprehension

Description

[ Unofficial Course ]IMPORTANT Before Enrolling:This course is designed for students and beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of architectural design. You will learn the basic principles that guide architects in creating functional and meaningful spaces. The course focuses on understanding space, form, and shape, and how these elements work together in architecture. You will explore the role of function and planning in designing buildings that are practical, comfortable, and visually coherent. Light, color, and texture are also explained so you can see how they affect the mood and experience of a space.You will learn about the context and environment in which architecture exists and how buildings respond to their surroundings. The course introduces the conceptual design process, showing how ideas develop from early sketches to a complete vision. Reading and understanding architecture is covered to help you interpret plans, layouts, and designs. Architectural thinking is emphasized so you can begin to approach design like a professional. Human scale and proportion are explained to help you understand how spaces relate to the people who use them. Finally, the course discusses the meaning and experience of architecture, showing how spaces create emotion and memory for those who inhabit them.By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in architectural design, understand the key principles, and be able to think critically about spaces and how they affect people. This course does not require prior experience and is focused on theory and conceptual understanding. Thank you.

Who this course is for

Students interested in learning the fundamentals of architecture

Beginners who want to understand architectural design principles

Anyone curious about space, form, and the built environment

People who want to develop architectural thinking without using software

Learners who want to understand human scale, proportion, and experience in design

Anyone considering a future in architecture, interior design, or related fields