Course code: ARCH 2331
Course title: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II
Class hours/credits: 5 hours (1 lecture and 4 lab) / 3 credits
Semester: Spring 2024
Mode of Instruction: In person
Course instructors: Instructor section Meeting Times
Instructor: John Chu D468 TuTh 10:30AM – 12:35PM
Office hours: TBA
Instructor: Eban Singer D618 TuTh 8:00AM – 10:05AM
Office hours: TBA
Instructor: Alexander Aptekar D619 TuFr 3:30PM – 5:35PM
Office hours: Tuesday and Fridays 2:15pm – 3:15pm in V817 and by appointment
Instructor: Alexander Aptekar E466 TuTh 6:00PM – 8:05PM
Office hours: Tuesday and Fridays 2:15pm – 3:15pm in V817 and by appointment
Course coordinator: academic year 2023-2024
Prof. Alexander Aptekar
Course Catalog 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.
Prerequisites:
ARCH 1231 Building Technology I with a grade of C or higher
Co-requisite:
none required.
Required Texts and Materials:
Allen, Edward. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2019.
Laptop, flash drive or similar digital data storage the device
Cloud drive
Recommended Texts, References and Materials:
Ching, Francis. Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2020.
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.
Required Texts and References:
· Allen, Edward. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2019.
· U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Building Science Education Series Instructions. https://www.solardecathlon.gov/building-science.html
Recommended Texts and References:
· Ching, Francis. Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2020.
· 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.
Required Materials, Tools, and Software:
· A hard drive or flash drive
· Cloud data storage (Drop Box, OneDrive or similar)
· Rhinoceros 3D
· Miro, virtual whiteboard
Course Context:
This course focuses on understanding high performance wood frame construction. Including wood framing systems and high-performance wall sections. 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.
Attendance Policy:
No more than 10%
absences are permitted during the semester. For the purposes of record, two
late arrivals are considered as one absence. Exceeding this limit will expose
the student to failing at the discretion of the instructor 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.
Student Accessibility:
City Tech is committed to supporting the educational goals of enrolled students with disabilities. If you have or think you may have a disability, you may be eligible for reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments as provided under applicable federal, state, and/ or city laws. You may also request services for temporary conditions or medical issues under certain circumstances. If you have questions about your eligibility and/or would like to seek accommodation services and/or academic adjustments, please contact the Student Accessibility Center. [web site: https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/accessibility/ Email: Accessibility@citytech.cuny.edu ]
Diversity and Inclusive Education
Syllabus Statement:
This course welcomes students from all backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives. In accordance with the City Tech and CUNY missions, this course
intends to provide an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and the mutual
appreciation of differences so that together we can create an environment in
which all students can flourish. It is the instructor’s goal to provide
materials and activities that are welcoming and accommodating of diversity in
all of its forms, including race, gender identity and presentation, ethnicity,
national origin, religion, cultural identity, socioeconomic background,
sexuality and sexual orientation, ability, neurodivergence, age, and etc. Your
instructor is committed to equity and actively seeks ways to challenge
institutional racism, sexism, ableism and other forms of prejudice. Your input
is encouraged and appreciated. If a dynamic that you observe or experience in
the course concerns you, you may respectfully inform your instructor without
fear of how your concerns will affect your grade. Let your instructor know how
to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally, or for other
students or student groups. We acknowledge that NYCCT is located on the
traditional homelands of the Canarsie and Lenape peoples.
Alerts Reporting:
Use your official city tech e-mail for all correspondence. Check it regularly
for class announcements and information. Throughout the semester, you may
receive messages about achievements, goals, and requirements in this class. If
the message indicates an issue, you may be contacted by the Student Success
Center (https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/ssc/student-success-services.aspx). A Student Success Center Coach will
reach out to you by phone, text, and email to offer support and suggest
additional resources to support your achievements in this course.
Grading and course requirements:
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15% |
Project A [Grids and CAD] |
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35% |
Project B [foundations and wood framing] |
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30% |
Project C [high-performance house and R value calculations] |
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10% |
Final Exam, Notebook / sketchbook, and Sketch Assignments |
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10% |
Class Participation |
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100% |
Total |
Learning outcomes, objectives and assessment:
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Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Methods |
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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: |
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SKILLS; Communication, |
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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. |
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Distinguish between media and determine the appropriate method and media required to complete a drawing or model. |
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ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS; Professional/Personal Development, |
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Assess the students’ use of professional vocabulary during presentations and in their submitted drawings. |
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Develop and apply professional vocabulary. |
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National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), Program Criteria (PC) and Student Criteria (SC): Student Learning Objectives and Outcomes / Assessment Methods |
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Learning Outcomes |
Assessment Methods |
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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: |
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SC. 3 Regulatory Context
How the program ensures that students understand the fundamental principles of life safety, land use, and current laws and regulations that apply to buildings and sites in the United States, and the evaluative process architects use to comply with those laws and regulations as part of a project.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of life safety and accessibility regulations through accessibilities diagrams and life safety calculations. |
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SC. 4 Technical Knowledge
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
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Demonstrate an understanding of established systems and technologies with a focus on concrete construction for students reading notes covering: the design and construction process, the properties of concrete, concrete framing, roofing, glazing assemblies, properties of exterior walls, cladding with masonry and concrete, interior finishes.
Demonstrate an understanding of established and emerging assemblies of building construction with technical documentation of mid-rise building.
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PC. 3 Ecological Knowledge and Responsibility
How the program instills in students a holistic understanding of the dynamic between built and natural environments, enabling future architects to mitigate climate change responsibly by leveraging ecological, advanced building performance, adaptation, and resilience principles in their work and advocacy activities.
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Gain knowledge and theory on ecological stewardship, design, and sustainability through integrated BIM modeling to establish a basic understanding of design impact on the overall building energy use. |
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Course Specific Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods |
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Learning Outcomes |
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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: |
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Understand the relationship of technology to tectonics and architectural character. (Knowledge |
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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. |
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Develop a coordinated
drawing set for the given building design(s) including plan diagrams,
sections, |
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Assess the students’ ability to synthesize apply what is learned from lab work and through the grading of assignments. Confirm the proper coordination of the students’ submitted drawing sets. Assess the students’ use of professional vocabulary and etiquette during discussions, studio work, and presentations. |
File Naming:
All digital files must be submitted in the following format:
Course number semester/year_Professor initials _Project Name_ Student Name (file number)
For example: ARCH2331_ SP24_AA_A01Logo_BFuller (01)
Course structure:
Class modules.
module A
- Topics: structural grids, structure and section
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDFs
- Duration :2-3 weeks
module B
- Topics: the foundation design, wood framing, wall assembly
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, 3D files, CAD files, PDFs, and research
- Duration :7-9 weeks
module C
- High-performance wall assembly
- Topics: R value calculations
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDFs, and presentations
- Duration :4-6 weeks
Weekly Course Outline: [tentative subject to change by the instructor]
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Discussion Topic |
PowerPoint |
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Due |
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Module A (existing building
documentation and grid) |
01 WELCOME |
A00a (logo) |
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Introduction to grids, explain scale and linetype in CAD |
02 AutoCAD Intro |
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A00b (Titleblock & logo) |
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CAD Printing |
03 Grids |
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XREF s
Elvations & Sections |
04 Sketching in Architecture |
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A01 (plans, grid and elevations) |
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Drawing standards |
05 Drawing standards |
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Foundations |
06 Foundations |
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A02 Site Maps |
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Concrete, Mix |
07 Concrete, Mix |
B01 Reference material |
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Concrete
(cast in place and precast) |
08 Concrete, Precast and CastInPlace |
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A03 Final Module A (site, plans, grid and elevations) |
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Foundation
Calculations |
10 Foundation Calculations |
B02 all architectural plans |
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Wood |
11 Wood |
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Framing
types |
12 Framing types, OR |
B03 structural foundation footing plan |
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Joists |
13 Joists, OR |
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Beams [Joists
part2] |
14 Beams Span, OR |
B04 Elevations and Sections |
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Redlining Pin up |
09 Redlining |
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Studs layout |
15 Stud layouts, OR |
B05 Joist Plans (w/Beams) |
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3D
Framing Model |
17 3d framing |
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Stairs |
18 Stairs |
B06 Stud Plans |
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Wall
sections (Part1) traditional |
19 Wall Section 1 Traditional |
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Roof, traditional |
20 Roof-Cladding Traditional |
B07 3D Framing [Heavily weighted grade] |
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Building
Envelope |
21 Building Envelope |
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Module C – High performance
house introduction |
22 DURA (Solar Decathlon) |
B08 Wall sections |
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Wall
sections (Part2) high performance |
23 Wall Section 2 high performance, OR |
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Roof (Part2) high
performance |
24 Roof-Cladding 2 high performance, OR |
B09 Final Module B (all documents) [Heavily weighted grade] |
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25 R-values Energy Model |
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Mechanical |
26 Mechanical |
C01 Wall Sections |
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26 |
– Drawing
layout & SIPs panels |
27 Drawing layout & SIPs panels |
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Carbon modeling |
28 Example, CD to Building |
C02 R value calculations and Mech plans |
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Open for Field Trip |
Field Trip
OR |
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Module C review |
29 Test review |
C03 Final Module C (all documents) [Heavily weighted grade] |
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The final exam |
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