Schedule

This is a tentative schedule the schedule will evolve as needed by the classes

Class dateTopic (Discussion) ReadingsDue, drawings* 
Friday, 01, 27, 2023Module A (existing building documentation and grid)
 Introduction
– Collect names and pictures of students, assign logo for titleblock
  
Tuesday, 01, 31, 2023Grids
– Introduction to grids, explain scale and linetype in CAD
1
CONCRETE
A00 (Titleblock & logo)
Friday, 02, 3, 2023Print
– Introduction to lineweights, ctb files and layouts in CAD
  
Tuesday, 02, 7, 2023XREF s Elvations & Sections
– Desk crits
2
CONCRETE
A01 (site, plan and grid)
Friday, 02, 10, 2023Concrete, Mix
-Desk crits elevations & sections
  
Tuesday, 02, 14, 2023Drawing standards
– Desk crits, open questions
  A02 (Plans and Elevations)
Friday, 02, 17, 2023Concrete (cast in place)
–  A module, Structural 3D computer model 
  
Tuesday, 02, 21, 2023Classes follow Monday schedule  
Friday, 02, 24, 2023Concrete (PRE-CAST)
– Desk crits, open questions
 A03  3D model
Tuesday, 02, 28, 2023Module 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, 2023Foundations
– Desk crits, open questions
  
Tuesday, 03, 7, 2023Wood
– Desk crits, open questions
4
WOOD
B01 Reference material
Sketchbook/notes 2of4 FOUNDATIONS & CAD
Friday, 03, 10, 2023Joists
– Desk crits, open questions
  
Tuesday, 03, 14, 2023Beams [Joists part2]
– Desk crits, open questions
-Guest lecturer
5
LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION
B02 all architectural plans 
Friday, 03, 17, 2023Foundation Calculations
– workshop
 In class  –> (basement and ground floor plans)
  
Tuesday, 03, 21, 2023Studs layout
– Desk crits, open questions
6
EXTERIOR FINISHES
B03 Joist Plans
Friday, 03, 24, 2023Framing types
– Desk crits, open questions
Midterm grades
  
Tuesday, 03, 28, 20233D  Framing Model
– Desk crits, open questions
Midterm grades
 B04 structural foundation footing plan
Sketchbook/notes 3of4 WOOD
Friday, 03, 31, 2023Wall sections (Part1) traditional
– Desk crits, open questions
  
Tuesday, 04, 4, 2023Spring Recess  
Friday, 04, 7, 2023Spring Recess  
Tuesday, 04, 11, 2023Spring Recess  
Friday, 04, 14, 2023Wall sections (Part2) high performance
– Desk crits, open questions
 B05Stud Plans
Tuesday, 04, 18, 2023Roof
– 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, 2023Mechanical
– Desk crits, open questions
  
Tuesday, 05, 9, 2023Module B end
Common improvements
10
Mechanical
B09 Final Module B (all documents) [Heavily weighted grade]
Friday, 05, 12, 2023Module C  
– Energy model development
– Desk crits, open questions
  
Tuesday, 05, 16, 2023High-tech wood construction  
Friday, 05, 19, 2023Reading 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