This is a tentative schedule the schedule will evolve as needed by the classes
Class date | Topic (Discussion) | Readings | Due, drawings* |
Friday, 01, 27, 2023 | Module A (existing building documentation and grid) Introduction – Collect names and pictures of students, assign logo for titleblock | ||
Tuesday, 01, 31, 2023 | Grids – Introduction to grids, explain scale and linetype in CAD | 1 CONCRETE | A00 (Titleblock & logo) |
Friday, 02, 3, 2023 | Print – Introduction to lineweights, ctb files and layouts in CAD | ||
Tuesday, 02, 7, 2023 | XREF s Elvations & Sections – Desk crits | 2 CONCRETE | A01 (site, plan and grid) |
Friday, 02, 10, 2023 | Concrete, Mix -Desk crits elevations & sections | ||
Tuesday, 02, 14, 2023 | Drawing standards – Desk crits, open questions | A02 (Plans and Elevations) | |
Friday, 02, 17, 2023 | Concrete (cast in place) – A module, Structural 3D computer model | ||
Tuesday, 02, 21, 2023 | Classes follow Monday schedule | ||
Friday, 02, 24, 2023 | Concrete (PRE-CAST) – Desk crits, open questions | A03 3D model | |
Tuesday, 02, 28, 2023 | 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 | 3 FOUNDATIONS | A4 Final Module A (site , plans , elevations, 3D model) |
Friday, 03, 3, 2023 | Foundations – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 03, 7, 2023 | Wood – Desk crits, open questions | 4 WOOD | B01 Reference material Sketchbook/notes 2of4 FOUNDATIONS & CAD |
Friday, 03, 10, 2023 | Joists – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 03, 14, 2023 | Beams [Joists part2] – Desk crits, open questions -Guest lecturer | 5 LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION | B02 all architectural plans |
Friday, 03, 17, 2023 | Foundation Calculations – workshop In class –> (basement and ground floor plans) | ||
Tuesday, 03, 21, 2023 | Studs layout – Desk crits, open questions | 6 EXTERIOR FINISHES | B03 Joist Plans |
Friday, 03, 24, 2023 | Framing types – Desk crits, open questions Midterm grades | ||
Tuesday, 03, 28, 2023 | 3D Framing Model – Desk crits, open questions Midterm grades | B04 structural foundation footing plan Sketchbook/notes 3of4 WOOD | |
Friday, 03, 31, 2023 | Wall sections (Part1) traditional – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 04, 4, 2023 | Spring Recess | ||
Friday, 04, 7, 2023 | Spring Recess | ||
Tuesday, 04, 11, 2023 | Spring Recess | ||
Friday, 04, 14, 2023 | Wall sections (Part2) high performance – Desk crits, open questions | B05Stud Plans | |
Tuesday, 04, 18, 2023 | Roof – Desk crits, open questions | 7 Principles | B06 3D Framing [ Heavily weighted grade] |
Friday, 04, 21, 2023 | Stairs – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 04, 25, 2023 | – Drawing layout & SIPs panels – Desk crits, open questions | 8 Installation | B07 Elevations and Sections |
Friday, 04, 28, 2023 | Building Envelope – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 05, 2, 2023 | – Redlining Pin up – Desk crits, open questions | 9 Air barrier | B08 Wall sections [ Heavily weighted grade] |
Friday, 05, 5, 2023 | Mechanical – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 05, 9, 2023 | Module B end Common improvements | 10 Mechanical | B09 Final Module B (all documents) [Heavily weighted grade] |
Friday, 05, 12, 2023 | Module C – Energy model development – Desk crits, open questions | ||
Tuesday, 05, 16, 2023 | High-tech wood construction | ||
Friday, 05, 19, 2023 | Reading Day {Optional zoom meeting} | ||
Tuesday, 05, 23, 2023 | – Final Examination – C Final Pin Up | C01 Final – R value calculations Sketchbook/notes 4of4 final |
*Typically assignments are due at 10:00 PM the class indicated in this column