Class Info

  • Date: Tuesday February 16
  • Time: 1:00pm – 5:10pm
  • Meeting Info: Zoom link here

To-Do Before Class

  • Reading #3 – Ching BCI on Stairs 9.03-9.09 
    • Group 1 to present Reading #3 next class
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Concept Maps
    • In addition to your notes + concept maps, prepare the following and be ready to discuss: 
      • 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 Tuesday February 23, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Case Study Floor Plan
    • Complete Federal Hall First Floor Plan
    • Due Tuesday February 23, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Case Study Section
    • Using the floor plan and dimensions given as a reference, block out the Federal Hall Building Section
    • Have section (including grids, levels, and laid out and ready to review with Professor Christo by next class.
    • Upload progress floor plans by Tuesday February 23, 12pm to Miro here

Topic

  • Reading #3 – Stairs
  • Architectural Drawings – Sections + Elevations

Objectives

  • Reading #3 Recap
  • Understanding how to use a floor plan and other critical references to set up the building section
  • Understanding how to use the plan and section to set up the elevation

Activities

  • Group 1 – Reading #3 presentation
  • Reading #3 Recap
    • Students should be ready to present their concept maps and stair sketches on Miro
  • Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
  • Module I: Case Study First Floor Plan
    • Finish in class demo from last week
    • Click here to watch the recording of last week’s in class plan demo
  • Module I: Case Study Building Section
    • In class section demo
    • Click here to watch the recording of today’s plan + section demo
  • Module I: Case Study Elevation
    • Review first steps at setting up elevation
Federal-Hall-Drawing-Setup_PLAN-SECTION-ELEVATIONDownload

To-Do After Class

  • Reading #4 – Ching BCI on Building Materials 12.02-12.08, 12.10-12.12 
    • Group 2 to present Reading #4 next class
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Concept Maps
    • In addition to your notes + concept maps, prepare the following and be ready to discuss: 
      • There are 5 types of building materials that we learn about in Reading #3: Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Stone, and Wood.
      • In your own environment (home, work, neighborhood) identify locations where each of these materials is being used.
      • Based on what you learn in the reading, try to determine:
        • Why that specific material would be chosen for that specific use.
        • Is the material is being used appropriately, or is there another material that would be a better choice?
      • Provide a sketch of each item and be ready to discuss together in class.
    • Due Tuesday March 2, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Case Study Floor Plan
    • Complete Federal Hall First Floor Plan
    • Due Tuesday March 2, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Case Study Section
    • Complete Federal Hall Section
    • Due Tuesday March 2, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Case Study Elevation
    • Using the plan and section, begin to set up your elevation
    • Upload progress drawing to Miro, and be ready to review with Professor Christo next class.
    • Due Tuesday March 2, 12pm to Miro here