After a brief introduction on the history of the subject, this course provides a better understanding of the elements which make up the environment of the architectural design process. By identifying the logic behind companies’ actions - from a legal, economic and strategic point of view - students will acquire a better understanding of the functions they may be required to take on.

The objective of this course is to learn how to communicate in a professional situation, both orally and in writing. The following subjects will be addressed through tutorials and role-play: writing a survey report, drawing up an administrative letter, cover letter and a CV, writing a report and a memo, preparing an e-mail, preparing for the internship oral exam and a professional interview.

This course is based on the development of studies and the execution of a construction or development project, from planning to acceptance of the finished works, and is centred on the functions of a professional in the project (his role, missions and what he must provide and expect from others).

Based on their professional experience, the teacher will present the role of each actor involved (contracting authority, project manager, companies) at every stage of the project. The teaching is both theoretical, to present the general framework, and practical through individual scenario-based exercises with correction in the following lesson, and role-play scenarios concerning each actor in class. A final assignment is set and then reviewed in class to remind students of the requirements.

1. Introduction to architecture: this course aims to provide fundamental knowledge of 19th-20th-century architecture and teach building diagnosis and analysis practices.

It is largely based on in-situ analysis of Parisian buildings, chosen to provide an overview of historical periods and architectural design.

This approach is designed to provide an understanding of how architectural forms reflect the processes of historical change (both cultural and technical) and physical adaptation to the site.

2. Introduction to urban culture: this course provides a refresher course on urban development

3. Introduction to Urban Engineering: this course covers:

- The city and urban systems.

- Key definitions of the urban world

- The genesis of urban engineering

The topics studied include the shape of the city, mobility, urban ecology and uses, and provide objective and sensitive keys to reading the urban landscape. These tools for deciphering and understanding the "urban anatomy", handling the different scales of the territory (e.g. infrastructures, roads), streets (e.g. urban regulations, ecosystems) and the constructed detail (e.g. street furniture), are all design tools.

The objectives of this course are to provide students with the necessary theoretical and operational knowledge to understand the issues related to the environmental assessment of development projects and its implementation.

This course will focus on:

- Scales and their relevance

- Why invest on the scale of a district

- Definitions and controversies: Ecologically-friendly / Sustainable / inclusive

- Examples of neighbourhoods in Ile de France, in France and abroad

- Relationship between eco-neighbourhoods and sustainable development

1. Thermal Science: Objective: to show how the climatic environment is taken into account in the design of facilities and buildings by presenting the phenomena involved and the different responses, technical or otherwise.

2. Energy: this course focuses on energy consumption in buildings and cities

Objective: knowing how take account of the diversity of spatial uses according to culture, climate, temporalities and functionalities, in the processes of programming, design and qualitative architectural evaluation.

Learning objectives

• Discover the basics of computer design and drawing in AutoCAD 2018

• Master project management in AutoCAD 2018

Teaching methods

• Alternating theory and practice, based on specific case studies.

• The project is divided into stages in order to analyse the relevant type of design for each step

Contents

• AutoCAD 2018 – Introduction to the software with basic commands

• Presentation of the specific ergonomics of the user window and features of the programme

• Drawing, modification and project management tools.

• Layout, presentation and printing documents in Revit

The learning objective is to know how to design and create a cartographic representation of a local area with a Geographic Information System, in which three data layers can be applied to allow the necessary information to be obtained.

Learning objectives

• Discover the basics of B.I.M. methodology Software: Revit 2018

• Understanding the features of the software and the basic automatic functions required for a design project in an architecture studio

• Preparing for the evolution of the profession of “Studio Assistant” in design offices and studios using B.I.M.

Language course to learn the technical vocabulary of the trade

• Construction elements: from foundations to roofing (foundations, walls and partitions, floors, frames and roofs)

• Load-carrying capacity, fire resistance, stability of a building

• Materials used in construction. Concrete, metal, stone, wood, earth.

• Tools for analysing the technical systems of the architectural envelope of buildings. Elaboration of the descriptive elements of a structure - Regulatory and economic stakes.

• Knowledge of the regulatory and legislative elements -Identifying the constituent elements of "best practice". Common and Uncommon techniques

Objective:

Acquire methodological tools suited to the complexity of a works project on an existing structure.