Author Archives: Alexander Aptekar

Question: When are reading assignments due? Response: You should complete your reading assignments with notes in your sketchbook the same time as the rest of the assignment. [I will be periodically correcting your sketchbooks with notes in class so in … Continue reading →

Question1: I was trying to figure out how to put grid on the image can you please tell me. Response: Can you be a little bit more descriptive with your question? The grid should be drawn using the grid line … Continue reading →

Question: You had mentioned a reading assignment in class. I am having trouble finding where it was posted. I was wondering if you could help me find it. Response: typically, I give the reading assignment on the slide during the … Continue reading →

Question: Where on blackboard should we post and should we hatch the walls on our drawings? Response: You will now find and upload location in the content section of the class blackboard site. Do not hatch your walls, use heavy … Continue reading →

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 →

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/

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →