| Week # | Topics | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Pre-semester Site Visit and Existing Context Analysis | ||
| 1-8 | 10 Day Site Visit to Gaoming, China; Present Initial Impressions and Ideas, Gather Feedback | Develop an understanding of the existing context and research existing conditions |
| Part 2: Research Through Design | ||
| 9-10 | Best Practices Research | Draft recommendations |
| Part 3: Site Visit | ||
| 11 | 5 Day Site Visit to Gaoming | Present ideas, gather feedback and perform further site research |
| Part 4: Scenario Revisions | ||
| 12-20 | Revise Draft Scenarios | Develop case studies from research Get feedback from client visit |
| Part 5: Final Presentation | ||
| 21 | Presentation | Select students will present final report in Gaoming |