In search of meaningful interdisciplinary work in architectural education

This paper assesses one promising approach to establishing interdisciplinary work in architectural education in the form of an interdisciplinary LEED Lab course, led by a partnership between the North Carolina State University (NCSU) School of Architecture and the NCSU University Facilities Division. The overarching goal of this course is to establish a method for interdisciplinary teamwork structures within the architectural curriculum, but outside of the studio setting. Example exercises for increasing meaningful partnerships between students of different disciplines are shared, with a review of how this type of course can address accreditation requirements. Future possibilities for research are presented.