Class Info

To-Do Before Class

  • Reading 2
    • 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, identify the following and be ready to discuss next class: 
      • How many means of egress do I have access to in my house? 
        • Where are they, and how do I access them?
      • Sketch out a plan of your home showing how you would exit the building in case of an emergency. If you live in an apartment building, be sure to show the path all the way to the outside of the building, not just your own apartment.
        • Keep in mind that all buildings should have at least 2 means of egress.
    • Due Friday September 17, 12pm (post to Miro)
  • Module I: Case Study Building – Plan Geometry Diagram
    • Finish final plan geometry diagram, drawn to scale
    • Due Friday September 17, 12pm (post to Miro)
  • Module I: Case Study Building – First Floor Plan
    • Establish Structural Grid
    • Have plan fully blocked out and ready to discuss next class
    • Post progress floor plan to Miro by Friday September 17, 12pm

Topic(s)

  • Reading 2 – Means of Egress
  • Architectural Drawings – Floor Plans + Sections

Activities

  • Reading 2 Recap
    • Students should be ready to present their concept maps and egress sketches on Miro
  • Module I: Case Study Building – First Floor Plan
    • In-class drawing demonstration
  • Module I: Case Study Building – Section
    • Review next steps for setting up the section drawing
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To-Do After Class

  • Reading 3 – Stairs 9.03-9.09
    • Group 1 to present Reading 3 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 stair near you (home, park, etc…), measure it, draw it in plan and section, and confirm whether or not it complies with the building code based on what you’ve learned in the reading.
      • What are the key things to look for when trying to figure out if a stair is code compliant?
    • Due Friday September 24, 12pm (post to Miro)
  • Module I: Case Study Building – First Floor Plan
    • Complete First Floor Plan
    • Post to Miro by Friday September 24, 12pm
  • Module 1: Case Study Building – Section
    • Using the floor plan and dimensions given as a reference, block out the Federal Hall Building Section
    • Have grids and levels laid out and ready to review with by next class
    • Post progress to Miro by Friday September 24, 12pm