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Author Archives: Alexander Aptekar
footing key
Question How far does the key go into the footing? Response Concrete of type the typical for foundations well in increments of an 1/2 inch. Smaller increments have a risk of not casting properly. A good key to mention for … Continue reading
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king stud
Question: I was wondering what the king stud is supposed to look. Could I get a photo of how a king stud supposed to look at windows, and doors? Response: See the links below for appropriate examples. https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/right-%E2%80%93-air-barrier-installed-between-double-wall-framing https://www.versatilewp.com/window_framing_2xq/
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L shape roof
Question: Should the roof be in a square shape or in a L shape for the high performance house? The plan has a cantilever so should we make it square or keep it L shaped? Response: Yes, you may have … Continue reading
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Casework
Question: I am confused as to how the architectural casework is supposed to be shown in the plans. Response: Casework is shown in the architectural plans only. Use the lightest lines to indicate casework. Items that should be considered casework … Continue reading
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notebook scan
Question: Do you want an email scan of our books or will they be collected next class? Response: Yes, I reviewed students notes after class. We also gave students the option to scan and upload their notes if they preferred, … Continue reading
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Notebooks
Question: Are you collecting notebooks today (10/17) or next week? I heard there was some talk about it but I didn’t catch on which day will it be.? Response: Yes, we are collecting notebooks today (10/17) for the 2:30pm and … Continue reading
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reflecting pond
Question: A few more questions, since the plan doesn’t show any doors are we supposed to add them? And what is this big rectangle at the back of the house supposed to represent? Response: Yes, you should add some doorways … Continue reading
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interior wall thickness
Question: As I was doing the floor plan for the Ault House I noticed that most of the interior walls are only 3” thick. I already scaled the drawing before for the basement plan. Do I just leave them at … Continue reading
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Workshop Survey:
Please, complete the link survey so the department can determine what are the best times four these workshops. Best Times for AutoCAD Workshop Survey: https://doodle.com/poll/s2umk7r7t92p5qcc Best Times for Revit Workshop Survey: https://doodle.com/poll/6bt6i6qbuk2yvegv
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title block does not show
Question: I am currently making the pdfs and whenever I do them the text in red from the title block does not show. Do you know why that is? Response: Check your layer is set to print, use the “LA” … Continue reading
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