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Course Description

RISD CE course: House: Building the American Dream

Beacon Hill. Boston. Photo by John Tschirch.

What style is it? Join us on a journey through history and culture as expressed in the symbol of the American dream, the house! You'll explore architectural styles, floor plans, ornamental details, construction methods and the complex social history of dwellings from Colonial times to the present. Georgian mansions, Victorian cottages, Arts and Crafts bungalows and midcentury modern villas will be explored in class.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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