This course aims to provide a broad understanding of social and organizational principles which influence the production of the built environment, as well as business principles of practice management related to architectural design and practice. Economic and legal principles are introduced in global and national contexts, giving emphasis to the following two themes: production of the built environment (incl. financial, sectorial, professional and ethical issues) and regulation of the built environment (providing an overview of multiple legislative frameworks and responsibilities, and documentation methods).

*Course content subject to change