Author Archives: Alexander Aptekar

Some Students have talked to me about the possibility of participating in the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge. It may be possible to utilize much of the work for the BT2 classes for the foundation of this competition.  The deadline for … Continue reading →

Student question: “…. my structural grid is printing as solid lines instead of the grid line type, I did everything I could to change it but I just can’t seem to fix it, the model space is fine, it’s just … Continue reading →

AutoCAD Workshops Topic: NYCCT – ACAD Workshop – Zoom Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Tuesdays 12-2p (weekly U.O.N) register on nycctfab.com/#!register/cn58 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97560806286?pwd=WDVtZXpMcXZTaXlVVmhlNVByVjQ4dz09 Meeting ID: 975 6080 6286 Passcode: 380462

Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester and Building Technology 2 course City Tech’s first-ever almost completely online semester! On this website you will find the syllabus, software used, textbooks, schedule, lecture notes, assignments,  support information and more. For your first … Continue reading →

Question: I’m having trouble with scaling my wall section details. I figured out the multiple viewports part but for example, The cantilever is perfect at 1:16, too big at 1:10, and too small at 1:20. The window Details is Perfect … Continue reading →

Question: I had a question about the thickness of the batt insulation in the roof. You asked us to make it thicker than our deepest joist, in my case 220. However, I am not sure what can hold it. For … Continue reading →

Class date Lecture Schedule Readings Assignments Monday, 06, 1, 2020 01 Introduction – Collect names and pictures of students, assign logo for titleblock -Introduce Module A (existing building documentation and grid) Ching, Building Construction Illustrated, Chapter 1, pp. 1.02-1.06, Chapter … Continue reading →

Monday/Tuesday Stairs B06 3D Framing –> due Thursday, 04, 30, 2020 Building Envelope Monday/Tuesday Mechanical B07 Wall sections –> due Heavily weighted grade Introduce B07 Wall sections Thursday, 05, 7, 2020 Redlining Module B pinup (all B assignments) Monday/Tuesday Module … Continue reading →

Question: I was trying to calculate the beam to use in my building. Can you check the attachment to see if it’s correct? Answer: Yes, that works with the table Architect Studio Companion Question: I also need help with finding … Continue reading →

Question: Is it okay if my exterior walls for the Cooper Residency are 13” thick and the interior ones 6”? Response: Yes, 13” is a good estimation of what a high performance wall might equal. Interior walls are typical typically … Continue reading →