Spring 2026
ARCH 160 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Construction
David Jaehning
Class #:21255
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Architecture
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 117
Waitlisted: 16
Capacity: 120
Waitlist Max: 30
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Architecture Majors with 7 or more Terms in Attendance
8 reserved for College of Environmental Design Students with 7 or more Terms in Attendance
4 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Early Drop Deadline
Early drop deadline: second Friday after instruction begins.
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.
Course Catalog Description
This introduction to the materials and processes of construction takes architecture from design to realization. The course will cover four material groups commonly used in two areas of the building assembly (structure and envelope): wood, concrete, steel, and glass. You will understand choices available and how materials are conventionally used. By observing construction, you'll see how our decisions affect the size of materials, connections, and where they are assembled. Architects must understand not only conventions, but also the potential in materials, so we will also study unusual and new developments.
Class Notes
Third year (Junior) students need to prioritize enrolling in lab sections section 103 or section 104.
Enrollment priority for this course is based on seat reservations. If you meet the seat reservations, you're encouraged to enroll. If not, you can add yourself to the waitlist. Any available seats... show more
Enrollment priority for this course is based on seat reservations. If you meet the seat reservations, you're encouraged to enroll. If not, you can add yourself to the waitlist. Any available seats... show more
Third year (Junior) students need to prioritize enrolling in lab sections section 103 or section 104.
Enrollment priority for this course is based on seat reservations. If you meet the seat reservations, you're encouraged to enroll. If not, you can add yourself to the waitlist. Any available seats will be opened after Phase 2. show less
Enrollment priority for this course is based on seat reservations. If you meet the seat reservations, you're encouraged to enroll. If not, you can add yourself to the waitlist. Any available seats will be opened after Phase 2. show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Architecture Majors with 7 or more Terms in Attendance
8 reserved for College of Environmental Design Students with 7 or more Terms in Attendance
4 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Terms in Attendance:
Undergraduate Classifications Information
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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