Architecture Fundamentals - Online Course

Architecture Fundamentals - Online Course

Learn the basics of architecture from the comfort of your home with our online course!

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Sunday, May 4 · 11am - 12pm PDT

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Online

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Explore architecture from ancient to modern styles. Learn interior design, lighting, and concepts—all online, at your pace.


Architecture isn’t just about buildings—it’s about stories told in stone, glass, and light. This online course provides an engaging introduction to the artistic, historical, and conceptual side of architectural design. Whether you're fascinated by ancient temples or modern masterpieces, this course helps you explore architecture with clarity and charm—no heavy boots or site visits required.

From classical traditions to bold contemporary expressions, you’ll journey through architectural styles and movements, all while discovering how colour, lighting, and interior design play their part. It's ideal for design enthusiasts, budding creatives, or anyone who enjoys admiring buildings and secretly reimagining floor plans while sipping coffee.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand key concepts and history behind architectural design.
  • Identify famous architectural styles across different historical periods.
  • Explore key interior design elements including colour and structure.
  • Analyse the role of lighting in shaping interior environments.
  • Recognise defining features of modern and post-modern architecture.
  • Gain insight into art deco and its architectural influence.


Curriculum of Architecture Fundamentals - Online Course

Module 1 - Introduction to Architectural Studies
Module 2 - Ancient Architecture
Module 3 - Architectural Concepts and Movements
Module 4 - Architectural Styles
Module 5 - Art Deco Architectural Style
Module 6 - Modern and Post-Modern Architectural Style
Module 7 - Interior Designing
Module 8 - Colour in Interior Designing
Module 9 - Lighting in Interior Designing Part I
Module 10 - Lighting in Interior Designing Part II

Who is this Course For

  • Architecture lovers looking to broaden their design knowledge.
  • Interior design beginners wanting historical and creative insight.
  • Students considering architecture or design-related study paths.
  • Creative professionals exploring design from a fresh angle.
  • Writers or artists inspired by architectural history and concepts.
  • Home decorators keen to refine design understanding.
  • Hobbyists fascinated by ancient or modern architecture.
  • Anyone who enjoys learning visually and conceptually online.


Career Path

  • Architectural Designer – Average Salary: £35,000/year
  • Interior Designer – Average Salary: £32,000/year
  • Design Consultant – Average Salary: £30,000/year
  • Architectural Historian – Average Salary: £34,000/year
  • Lighting Designer – Average Salary: £33,500/year
  • Space Planner – Average Salary: £31,000/year

Frequently asked questions

What are the fundamentals of architecture?

The fundamentals of architecture include design, structure, function, aesthetics, and context—focusing on how buildings are planned, constructed, and experienced.

What are the 5 main points of architecture?

The five main points often refer to pilotis (supports), flat roofs, open floor plans, horizontal windows, and free façades, as introduced by Le Corbusier.

What are the 3 C's of architecture?

The 3 C's of architecture are Concept, Context, and Clarity—key principles guiding thoughtful and effective design.

What are the basics of architecture?

The basics of architecture involve understanding space, form, materials, structure, and how these elements interact to meet human needs and environmental conditions.

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