Northern Building

Third year Design studio is the first to require a complex architectural resolution. Northern Building is dedicated to building design within the context of Northern Ontario or other northern climates. It introduces students to the method of working with a particular community, through consultation, towards a shared architectural program and project. Creating an inventory of northern building types forms a base for the study of program and appropriate form. Design emphasis is placed on northern climate, local materials, and maximizing resources from within the community.