01 Course outline/syllabus

Department of Architectural Technology, Spring 2022

ARCH 2331            BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II

1 classroom hours, 4 lab/studio hours, 3 credits
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Class, Section Days & Times Room Instructor
19849, D066 TuTh 8:00AM – 10:05AM V-834B Eban Singer
19876, D068 TuTh 10:30AM – 12:35P V-834B Zagaroli III,Robert
17913, D075 TuTh 2:30PM – 4:35PM Tu V-814, Th V-812 John Chu
57188, D076 TuTh 2:30PM – 4:35PM V-833 Alexander Aptekar
19877, E078 TuTh 6:00PM – 8:05PM V-812 Alexander Aptekar

Instructor emails:

  • Eban Singer: esinger@bkskarch.com
  • Robert Zagaroli III: RZagaroli@citytech.cuny.edu
  • John Chu: JChu@citytech.cuny.edu
  • Alexander Aptekar: AAptekar@CityTech.Cuny.Edu

 

Office Hours:

Prof. A. Aptekar [Course coordinator]
In person Tuesday and Thursdays between 4:45pm to 5:45pm in room V817 and/or by appointment.
Video meetings are available by appointment using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86988456592
Meeting ID: 869 8845 6592

Prof. Eban Singer
by appointment over Zoom, but generally Friday mornings 9am-11am.
Video meetings are available by appointment using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86988456592
Meeting ID: 869 8845 6592

Prof. Robert Zagaroli III
by appointment

Prof. John Chu
by appointment

Course Description: A study of the basic materials of construction as well as the theory and practice of building technology. The course will include investigation of the assembly of building components and methods of construction while developing proficiency in both analog and digital drawing techniques, and professional level construction drawing.

Course context: This is the second course in the Building Technology sequence required for both the AAS and the BTech degrees offered by the Department of Architectural Technology. Each course in this sequence is a pre-requisite for the following building technology and studio design courses.

Prerequisites: ARCH 1231 Building Technology I with a grade of C or higher

Required Texts:
– Allen, Edward. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2019.
– Ching, Francis. Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2020.

Recommended Texts/References:
– RRamsey, Charles George, Harold Reeve Sleeper, and Bruce Bassler. Architectural Graphic Standards: Student Edition (Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series). John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
– Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. The Architect’s Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, Wiley; 5 edition
– Thallon, Rob. Graphic Guide to Frame Construction. Taunton, 2016.

Attendance Policy: For the purposes of record, two late arrivals are considered as one absence. Excessive absence may affect grades due to lack of class participation and mastery of class material.

Academic Integrity: Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting and citation of sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the college recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension and expulsion.

Course Structure: This course will combine weekly lectures focused on particular materials and methods of construction and studio lab time to acquire hand sketching and digital drafting and modeling skills while developing a series of case drawing and modeling investigations of the materials and assemblies discussed in the lectures. There will be one or more research assignments as well as several quizzes based on key terms and concepts discussed in the class and in the assigned readings. A portfolio will be developed to document the studio lab work as the semester progresses. Field trips will offer first hand on-site investigation of the materials and methods covered in the course.

Grading:

20% Project  A [Grids and CAD]
55% Project  B [High-performance House]
05% Project  C [High-Tech, Heavy Timber]
10% Final Exam, Quizzes, and Sketch Assignments
10% Class Participation
General Education Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods
Learning Outcomes Assessment Methods
Upon successful completion of this course the student shall be able to: To evaluate the students’ achievement of the learning objectives, the professor will do the following:
1.       SKILLS; Communication,
Distinguish
between media and determine the appropriate method and media required to complete a drawing or model.
1.       Review students’ creative process (initial sketches through to the final project) by means of frequent pin-ups and Inspect students’ portfolios for quality of documentation and editing as well as organization.
2.       ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS; Professional/Personal Development,
Develop
and apply professional vocabulary.
2.       Assess the students’ use of professional vocabulary during presentations and in their submitted drawings.

 

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Criteria (SC)/ Assessment Methods

 

Learning Outcomes   Assessment Methods
Upon successful completion of this course the
student shall be able to:
(Realm . Number) title [depth]
To evaluate the students’ achievement of the
learning objectives, the professor will do the
following:
1 (SC.4) Technical Documentation
[introduced]
1 Review students’ final drawings sets and reading notes and assess for an understanding of established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects by evaluating:
a. How these systems, technologies, and assemblies are integrated in the final projects.
b. The comprehensiveness and accuracy of the students’ notes
How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects.  

 

Course Specific Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods

Learning Outcomes   Assessment Methods
Upon successful completion of this course the student shall be able to: To evaluate the students’ achievement of the learning objectives, the professor will do the following:
1 Understand the relationship of technology to tectonics and architectural character. (Knowledge) 1 Review students’ drawing and modeling work where students must exhibit their visual representation. Inspect student submissions for quality of drafting including use of line weights, lettering, and proper use of scale.
2 Develop general understanding of some high performance and passive house concepts, including; Insulation, Airtightness, Thermal Bridging, window performance and detailing, and, heat recovery ventilation. (Skill) 2 Review students’ final drawings sets and assess for an understanding of how these systems, technologies, and assemblies are integrated in the final projects.

 

 Class module and submittal outline:

module one

  • Topics: structural grids, structure and section
  • Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDF
  • Duration :3-4 weeks

module two

  • Topics: high performance high-performance house, and assemblies, wood frame
  • Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDF, research, quizzes
  • Duration :7-8 weeks

module three

  • Topics: heavy frame construction, commercial projects, manufactured systems and
  • Submittals: sketches, drawings, presentations, quizzes
  • Duration :4-5 weeks

 

Weekly Course Schedule: [sequence subject to change by the instructor]

           
Week   Topic (Discussion) Class Pinup Readings Assignments
  Class #        
1 1 Module A (existing building documentation and grid)
Introduction

– Collect names and pictures of students, assign logo for titleblock
Titleblock & logo 1
Introduction
A01 (site, plans and grid)
2 Grids
– Introduction to grids, explain scale and linetype in CAD
A01 (site, plans and grid) Sketchbook/notes
-four times reviewed
2 3 Print
– Introduction to lineweights, ctb files and layouts in CAD
A01 (PDF’s) 2
CONCRETE
A02 (Plans and Elevations)
4 XREF s Elvations & Sections
– Desk crits
A02 (Plans and Elevations)
3 5 Concrete, Mix
-Desk crits elevations & sections
A02 (Plans and Elevations)
6 Drawing standards
– Desk crits, open questions
A02 (Plans and Elevations) 3
CONCRETE
A03 Final Module A (site , plans , elevations , 3D model)
Sketchbook/notes 2 of 4
4 7 Concrete (PRE-CAST)
–  A module, Structural 3D computer model
A03 Final Module A (3D model)
8 Module B   – High performance house introduction
10 DURA (Solar Decathlon project)

– Desk crits, open questions [Module A complete]
– sketchbook review including readings and desk crits
B01 Reference material
5 9 Concrete (cast in place)
– Desk crits, open questions
B01 Reference material
10 Foundations
– Desk crits, open questions
B01 Reference material 4
WOOD
6 11 Wood
– Desk crits, open questions
B01 Reference material
B02 all architectural plans
B02 all architectural plans
12 Joists
– Desk crits, open questions
B02 all architectural plans
B03 Joist Plans
5
LIGHT FRAME
B03 Joist Plans
Sketchbook/notes 3of4
7 13 Beams [Joists part2]
– Desk crits, open questions
B03 Joist Plans
14 Foundation Calculations
– workshop
In class  –> (basement and ground floor plans)
B03 Joist Plans
B04  foundation plan
6
FOUNDATIONS
B04 structural foundation footing plan
8 15 Studs layout
– Desk crits, open questions
B04 foundation plan
B06 Stud Plans
B05 Stud Plans
16 Framing types
– Desk crits, open questions
Midterm grades
B05 Stud Plans 7
EXTERIOR FINISHES
B06  3D Framing
9 17 3D  Framing Model
– Desk crits, open questions
Midterm grades
B06 3D Framing
18 Wall sections (Part1) traditional
– Desk crits, open questions
B06 3D Framing
Elevations and Sections
8
ROOFING
B07 Elevations and Sections
B08 Wall sections
Sketchbook/notes 4of4 final
10 19 Wall sections (Part2) high performance
– Desk crits, open questions
B06 3D Framing
B07 Elevations and Sections
B08 Wall sections
20 Roof
– Desk crits, open questions
B06 3D Framing
B08 Wall sections
11 21  Stairs
– Desk crits, open questions
B08 Wall sections
22   Building Envelope
– Desk crits, open questions OR
-Fieldtrip (475 /Brooklyn Navy Yard)
9
INTERIOR FINISHES
12 23 Field trip
24 Project development
Drawing layout & SIPs panels
– Desk crits, open questions
 B09 final  B09 final
25 Mechanical
– Desk crits, open questions
 B09 final
13 26 Redlining Pin up  B09 final   (PDF’s)
27 Module B end  
– Common improvements
– Desk crits, open questions
10
MASS TIMBER
14 28 Module C  
– Energy model development
– Desk crits, open questions
C01 R value calculations C01 R value calculations
29 High-tech wood construction
– Desk crits, open questions
C01 R value calculations
15 30  – Final Examination
– C Final Pin Up