Class Info

To-Do Before Class

  • Reading 5 – Wall Systems + Masonry Walls
  • Group 3 to present Reading 5 next class
    • Reading presentation groups listed here
    • Refer to the reading list on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for specific pages
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
    • In addition to your notes + sketches, prepare the following and be ready to discuss next class: 
      • Find a building near you that uses brick masonry at its exterior walls
      • Photograph the building and try to identify if the building is using the brick as a primary structural material, or if it is only a veneer
        • Pay close attention to the brick bonding (which type of bonding is used?)
        • Also pay careful attention to the openings (arches? lintels? something else?)
      • Post your photo and assessment to Miro by Friday October 15, by 12:00pm

Topic(s)

  • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Walls
  • Materials + Properties – Masonry

Activities

  • Reading 5 Presentation
    • Group 3 to present Reading 5
  • Reading 5 Recap
    • Quick review of masonry wall photos and assessments
  • Masonry Wall Construction Presentation
  • In class activity – Building with modules (1 hour)
    • Each group shall design a small building that can fit on a 20′ x 20′ plot of land.
      • The buildings can take up the whole lot, or only a portion of it, but all buildings must be at least 120 SF in floor area, and between 10′ and 15′ tall.
      • Buildings shall be built using standard 8″ x 8″ x 16″ CMU blocks, with no cutting of blocks allowed (only full and half blocks).
      • Buildings must have at least 2 doors and 2 windows.
    • Deliverables include:
      • 1 Floor Plan with key dimensions
      • 4 Elevations with key dimensions
      • All drawings at 1/2″ = 1′-0″ scale
    • Upload to Miro
  • Module 2: Plan Detail
    • Review construction sequence as it relates to Federal Hall
    • Overview of plan detail drawings

To-Do After Class

  • Reading 6 – Building Envelope
6Moisture & Thermal Protection7.02
6Flashing7.18
6Wall Flashing7.22
6Masonry + Stone Veneer7.28-7.30
6Thermal Insulation + Materials7.39-7.41
6Insulating Walls + Moisture Control7.44-7.46
  • Group 4 to present Reading 6 next class
    • Reading presentation groups listed here
    • Refer to the reading list on the ARCH 1231 Course Hub for specific pages
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
    • Post to Miro by Friday October 22, by 12:00pm
  • Module 2: Plan Detail
    • Lay out grids and begin blocking in the overall plan dimensions
    • Post progress plan to Miro by Friday October 22, by 12:00pm