Class Info

  • Date: Tuesday March 2
  • Time: 1:00pm – 5:10pm
  • Meeting Info: Zoom link here

To-Do Before 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 #4: 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

Topic

  • Reading #4 – Building Materials
  • Architectural Drawings – Sections + Elevations

Objectives

  • Reading #4 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 2 – Reading #4 presentation
  • Reading #4 Recap
    • Students should be ready to present their concept maps and material investigations
  • Module I: Case Study Building Section
    • In class section demo
    • Click here to watch the class 3 plan demo
    • Click here to watch the class 4 plan/section demo
    • Click here to watch the recording of today’s section demo
  • Module I: Case Study Elevation
    • Review first steps at setting up elevation
    • Elevation demo recording to come…
Federal-Hall-Drawing-Setup_PLAN-SECTION-ELEVATIONDownload

To-Do After Class

  • Reading #5 – Ching BCI on Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies 5.02-5.03, 5.14-5.27, 5.33-5.34 
    • Group 3 to present Reading #5 next class
    • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Concept Maps
    • Due Tuesday March 9, 12pm to Miro here
  • Module I: Floor Plan, Section, and Elevation
    • Complete all Module 1 Drawings
    • Due Tuesday March 16, 12pm to Miro here