Department of Architectural Technology, Summer 2020
ARCH 2331 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II
1 classroom hours, 4 lab/studio hours, 3 credits
Prof. Alexander Aptekar [Course coordinator]
aaptekar@citytech.cuny.e
Office Hours by appointment [on virtual conferencing]
Course 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.
Course context: 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.
Prerequisites: ARCH 1231 Building Technology I with a grade of C or higher
Required Texts: Allen, Edward. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 5th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
Ching, Francis. Building Construction Illustrated. John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
Recommended Texts/References: Ramsey, Charles George, Harold Reeve Sleeper, and Bruce Bassler. Architectural Graphic Standards: Student Edition (Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series). John Wiley and Sons, 2008. Ching, Francis. Architectural Graphics, 5th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, 2009.
Attendance Policy: For the purposes of record, two late arrivals are considered as one absence. Excessive absence may affect grades 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.
Course Structure: This course will combine weekly lectures focused on particular materials and methods of construction and studio lab time to acquire hand sketching and digital drafting and modeling skills while developing a series of case drawing and modeling investigations of the materials and assemblies discussed in the lectures. There will be one or more research assignments as well as several quizzes based on key terms and concepts discussed in the class and in the assigned readings. A portfolio will be developed to document the studio lab work as the semester progresses. Field trips will offer first hand on-site investigation of the materials and methods covered in the course.
Grading:
| 20% | Project A [Grids and CAD] |
| 55% | Project B [High-performance House] |
| 10% | Project C [High-Tech, Heavy Timber] |
| 10% | Final Exam, Quizzes, and Sketch Assignments |
| 5% | Class Participation |
| General Education Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods | |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| 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: |
| 1. SKILLS; Communication, Distinguish between media and determine the appropriate method and media required to complete a drawing or model. |
1. 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. |
| 2. ETHICS & RELATIONSHIPS; Professional/Personal Development, Develop and apply professional vocabulary. |
2. Assess the students’ use of professional vocabulary during presentations and in their submitted drawings. |
| National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Students Performance Criteria (SPC)/ Assessment Methods | |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| 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: |
| 1. (B.4) Technical Documentation Introduce [introduced]ABILITY to write and speak effectively and use representational media appropriate for both within the profession and with the general public. |
1. 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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| 2. (B.7) Building Environmental Systems and Assemblies [introduced]UNDERSTANDING of the basic principles involved in the appropriate selection and application of building envelope systems relative to fundamental performance, aesthetics, moisture transfer, durability, and energy and material resources. |
2. Review the quality and accuracy of the students’ submitted analogue and digital drawings and digital files of Building Environmental Systems and Assemblies. Test the students’ ability to recall and recite the key terms and material of the readings and lectures through quizzes and exams.
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| 3. (B.8) Building Materials and Assembly [reinforced]UNDERSTANDING of the basic principles utilized in the appropriate selection of interior and exterior construction materials, finishes, products, components, and assemblies based on their inherent performance, including environmental impact and reuse. |
3. Review the quality and accuracy of the students’ submitted analogue and digital drawings and digital files of Building Environmental Systems and Assemblies. |
| 4. (D.2) Project Management [introduced, reinforced, measured]UNDERSTANDING of the methods for selecting consultants and assembling teams, identifying work plans, project schedules, and time requirements; and recommending project delivery methods. |
4. 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. |
| Course Specific Learning Outcomes / Assessment Methods | |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Methods |
| 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: |
| 1. Understand the relationship of technology to tectonics and architectural character. (Knowledge)
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1. 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. |
| 2. Develop a coordinated drawing set for the given building design(s) including plan diagrams, sections,
and details of steel and concrete structures that illustrates and identifies the materials and construction types. (Skill) |
2. 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. |
Class and submittals list:
[Summer session has a condensed schedule Noted separately]
module one
- Topics: structural grids, structure and section
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDF
- Duration :3-4 weeks
module two
- Topics: high performance high-performance house, and assemblies, wood frame
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, CAD files, PDF, research, quizzes
- Duration :7-8 weeks
module three
- Topics: heavy frame construction, commercial projects, manufactured systems and
- Submittals: sketches, drawings, presentations, quizzes
- Duration :4-5 weeks
Course coordinator academic year 2020-21
Prof. Alexander Aptekar Aaptekar@citytech.cuny.edu
Weekly Course Outline: [sequence subject to change by the instructor]
week 1 introduction
building analysis
week 2 structural systems
grids schematic design and overlays
structural system spacing
week 3 elevations, module systems
grids schematic design and overlays
coordination symbols and organization of drawings sets
module 1 submission
week 4 site and building codes:
introduction to ibc, irc, occupancy groups, construction types, fire
resistance ratings, allowable building height and area calculations.
week 5 geotech + excavations + foundations part i:
procedures and consultants, geotechnical
investigation, soils, bearing pressure. excavation and shoring.
week 5 high-performance principles:
passive house practices
building assemblies and implications
framing
week 6 plan and principles:
plan grid + schema
structure + partition
framing member sizes
week 7 roofs, and building sections:
framing of roof and framing of roof around openings
top plates, ridges; roof slopes and overhangs
coordination of cross-reference
week 8 elevations exterior and interior:
larger scale of detail
millwork bathroom and kitchen fixtures and, kitchen cabinets
symbols, notes and dimensions
materials, windows and doors
week 9 wall sections and assembly:
building exterior wall assembly in detail.
door and window openings
air and, moisture barriers
week 10 stairs and elevators
type of stairs
riser/tread relationships, and handrail requirements
stair details
week 11 mechanical and electrical systems
electrical plan
plumbing diagram
HVAC.
reflected ceiling plan (RCP)
module 2 submission
week 12 plan and principles:
plan grid + schema
structure + partition
framing member sizes
week 13 heavy frame construction
applications and types
commercial, skyscraper
week 14 engineered wood
i-joist
cross-laminated timber
glued laminated timber
week 15 heavy timber frame and restoration
module 3 submission
Formal Presentation/Review modules 2 &3
