R04 Notebook/Sketchbook

Notetaking/ maintaining an architectural sketchbook is an essential skill and tool for developing your ideas and retaining key points. You required to submit your notebooks four times over the semester. These Notetaking/ sketchbook submissions are instead of quizzes.

List of topics that you should include in each 01 Notebook/Sketchbook assignment:

  Week Readings Pages
    4 of 4 High Performance and Buildings Passive House Buildings  

High Performance and Buildings Passive House Buildings

Solar Decathlon
Building Science Education Series

7 The Impact of Buildings Using Energy  
      [Principles high performance basic principles]  
8 Site Energy vs. Source Energy  
      [Installation & R values]  
9 Building Envelopes  
       [air barriers]  
10  HVAC Systems  
      [Mechanical systems]  

Your notes should cover at least the following areas:

  • The videos above
  • Class Lectures

See the: “Note Taking” OpenLab page for resources and strategies