This course will provide an understanding of the cultural and social dimensions embedded in the built environment by examining a series of case studies, texts and architectural works. The course requires critical reflection on the values embedded in design, the consequences of design for the practices, knowledge and livelihoods of users and communities globally, as well as the different roles of architects in society. PREREQ: ARCH-2515 and ARCH-2036 (lec 3), cr 3. Cannot retain credits for both ARCH-3026 and ARCH-4016