Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major explores the evolution of architectural styles, principles, and techniques across different historical periods while emphasizing the conservation and restoration of heritage structures. Students study architectural history, preservation methods, materials science, and cultural heritage management. The program blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for careers in architectural conservation, heritage consultancy, urban planning, and museum curation. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the historical development of architecture from ancient to modern times. - Analyze the cultural, social, and technological influences on architectural styles. - Develop skills in heritage conservation, restoration techniques, and material preservation. - Learn techniques for architectural documentation, analysis, and digital reconstruction. - Explore legal and ethical issues in heritage preservation and urban planning. - Study the impact of climate, environment, and modern interventions on historical structures. - Apply research-based methods to restore and adapt historic buildings. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Architectural History** - Overview of architectural styles, theories, and historical influences. 2. **Ancient and Classical Architecture** - Study of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and early civilizations' architectural contributions. 3. **Medieval and Renaissance Architecture** - Analysis of Gothic cathedrals, Islamic architecture, and Renaissance innovations. 4. **Baroque to Modern Architecture** - Evolution of design from Baroque to Art Nouveau, Modernism, and contemporary trends. 5. **Principles of Architectural Conservation** - Preservation ethics, documentation techniques, and conservation planning. 6. **Restoration Techniques and Material Science** - Traditional building materials, structural analysis, and restoration methodologies. 7. **Digital Tools for Architectural Restoration** - Use of 3D modeling, photogrammetry, and laser scanning in heritage conservation. 8. **Urban Heritage and Adaptive Reuse** - Strategies for integrating historical structures into modern urban environments. 9. **Legal and Policy Frameworks in Heritage Preservation** - International guidelines, UNESCO regulations, and cultural heritage laws. 10. **Capstone Project in Architectural Restoration** - Hands-on research, site analysis, and restoration proposal for a heritage structure. **Assessment Methods:** - Architectural history research papers and site analysis reports. - Case studies on historical buildings and conservation projects. - Restoration design proposals and 3D modeling of heritage structures. - Internships with heritage organizations, museums, or urban planning agencies. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "A History of Architecture" by Spiro Kostof. - "Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice" by John Earl. - "Building the Past: Architectural Conservation and Restoration" by Paul Barnwell. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art history, architecture, or cultural studies is recommended. **Major Duration:** Typically 3–4 years, including coursework, hands-on restoration projects, and fieldwork. **Target Audience:** Aspiring architects, historians, conservationists, and urban planners interested in preserving cultural heritage and architectural history. This major equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise needed to analyze, protect, and restore architectural heritage while understanding the evolution of built environments over time.