Making Architecture

About this course

Making Architecture offers unique insight into the mind and work of an architect. Through this course, learners will develop a designer mindset, analyze the impact of natural and cultural environments on architectural designs, imagine architectural space by applying design principles, and craft compelling stories about their designs. By completing this course, learners will gain transformative skills in creativity and problem-solving as they apply techniques like divergent thinking while honing their capacity for empathy and observation. Ultimately, learners will be able to apply what they learn in this course to enrich their own contexts -- beyond just architecture and design. This course is intended for a varied audience! It serves as a wonderful introduction for learners who seek to formally study architecture and for those who are interested in simply learning more about the process of design. The course is also a fantastic resource for professionals in any discipline who want to push their creative thinking, brainstorming capabilities, storytelling skills, and problem-solving.