CLASS 01 – Course Introduction

Monday, January 29

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Course Introduction
    • Getting to know each other
    • First Day Survey (Mentimeter)
    • Course Introduction
    • OpenLab-Course Site
      • Navigating the course information
    • OpenLab-Course Hub
    • Communication
      • Only Citytech email will used
        • Blackboard and cunyfirst must use Citytech email
      • Slack (Slack Channel: arch 1231 spring 2024)
      • Openlab: Course site, Course Hub
      • Blackboard
      • Dropbox: Assignment, Reading + Sketch Submission
        • User : @login.cuny.edu
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
      • Due Monday, February 05, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-up at next class
    • Reading #1– Building Systems:
      • Due Monday, February 05, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • The Building + Building Systems:2.02-2.04

CLASS 02 – Architectural Drawing

Monday, February 5

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Plan
    • Order and Geometry Diagram Pin-up
    • Student Lead Discussion on Building Systems
      • Reading notes review
      • Concept mapping
      • Note taking techniques
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Floor Plan Drawing
      • Due Thursday, February 22, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-up at next class
    • Reading #2– Egress:
      • Due Thursday, February 22, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Means of Egress: A.10-A.11

CLASS 03 – Architectural Drawing & Egress

Thursday, February 22

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Section + Egress
    • Case Study Floor Plan Drawing Pin-Up
    • Student Lead Discussion on Egress
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Section
      • Due Monday, February 26, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Reading #3 – Stairs:
      • Due Monday, February 26, 1:00 pm. Submission Link Here
      • Group 1 Presentation of Reading #3 on Monday, February 26.
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Stair Design (+Special Construction): 9.02-9.03
          • Stair Requirements (Codes): 9.04-9.05
          • Stair Plans (Configurations): 9.06-9.07
          • Wood Stairs: 9.08-9.09

CLASS 04 – Architectural Drawing & Stairs

Monday, February 26

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Elevation + Stairs
    • Case Study Section Drawing Pin-Up
    • Student Lead Discussion on Stairs
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Elevation
      • Due Wednesday, February 28, 1:00 am
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Module 1 – SKETCH #1: Sketch a place and it’s Egress. Be sure to label all components of Egress (Sketch can be a 3D drawing, Plan, Section or combination of all)
      • Due Wednesday, February 28, 1:00 am
      • Uploaded to this Submission Link
      • Pin-Up at next class

CLASS 05 – Architectural Drawing & Elevation

Wednesday, February 28

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 1 – Assignment #1 Pin-up
    • Sketch #1 Stair and Egress Pin–up
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Finalize + Submit Case Study Drawings
      • Due Monday, March 4, 1:00 pm
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Order/Geometry Sketches
          • Floor Plan
          • Building Section
          • Building Elevation
    • Reading #4– Materials + Properties:
      • Due Monday, March 4, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 2 Presentation of Reading #4 on Monday, March 4
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Building Materials + Life Cycle: 12.02-12.03
          • Concrete + Reinforcement: 12.04-12.05
          • Masonry (Brick/CMU): 12.06-12.07
          • Steel: 12.08
          • Stone: 12.10
          • Wood: 12.11-12.12

MODULE 1 – FINAL SUBMISSION

Module 1 Drawing Submission Link

Module 1 Reading Submission Link

DUE Monday, March 4, 11pm

CLASS 06 – Materials & Properties

Monday, March 4

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 2 Introduction and discussion on Materials and Properties
      • Student Lead Discussion on Materials and Properties
      • IN-CLASS Plan Detail Outline
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #2: Masonry Bonding Sketch (Photo Diary)
    • Reading #5– Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies:
      • Due Monday, March 11, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 3 Presentation of Reading #5 on Monday, March 11
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Wall Systems: 5.02-5.03
          • Masonry Walls: 5.14-5.18
          • Masonry Arches + Lintels: 5.20-5.21
          • Masonry Wall Sections: 5.23-5.25
          • Masonry Wall Bonding: 5.26-5.27
          • Stone Masonry: 5.33-5.34

CLASS 07 – Masonry Exterior Walls Assemblies & Plan Detail

Monday, March 11

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
      • Student Lead Discussion on Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Plan Detail Development
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Plan Detail
      • Due Monday, March 18, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Reading #6 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance:
      • Due Monday, March 18, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #6 on Monday, March 18
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Moisture & Thermal Protection: 7.02
          • Flashing: 7.18
          • Wall Flashing: 7.22
          • Masonry + Stone Veneer: 7.28-7.30
          • Thermal Insulation + Materials: 7.39-7.41
          • Insulating Walls + Moisture Control: 7.44-7.46

CLASS 08 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture & Thermal Performance & Wall Section Detail

Monday, March 18

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module #2: Exterior Plan Detail Pin-Up
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Walls; Exterior Envelop, Moisture & Thermal Performance
      • Student Lead Discussion on Exterior Envelop, Moisture+Thermal Performance
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Section Detail
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Complete Exterior Wall Section Detail
      • Due Monday, March 25, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #3: Masonry Wall Window with Lintel (Photo Diary)
    • Reading #7 – Windows:
      • Due Monday, March 25, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 1 Presentation of Reading #7 on Thursday, March 28
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Windows: 8.02, 8.22-8.30

CLASS 09 – Windows & Exterior Wall Section & Axonometric Detail

Monday, March 25

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module #2: Exterior Wall Section Detail Pin-Up
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Walls; Windows
      • Student Lead Discussion on Masonry Exterior Walls: Windows
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Axonomentric
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Axonometric
      • Due Monday, April 1, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up at Next Class
    • Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components:
      • Due Monday, April 1, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 2 Presentation of Reading #8 on Monday, April 1
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Loads on Buildings: 2.10-2.12
          • Structural Forces Equilibrium: 2.13-2.14
          • Columns: 2.15
          • Beams + Spans: 2.16-2.17
          • Frames + Walls: 2.19
          • Structural Units: 2.21-2.22
          • Structural Spans: 2.23
          • Structural Grids (Patterns): 2.24-2.25
          • Lateral Stability: 2.26-2.27
          • Joints & Connections: 2.36

CLASS 10 – Structural Forces & Components

Monday, April 1

  • Location:V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2 PIN-UP
    • Structural Fundamentals: Structural Forces+Components
      • Student Lead Discussion on Structural Forces+Components
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2: Finalize + Submit Case Study Drawings, Submission Link Here
      • Due Monday, April 8, 1:00 pm
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Exterior Plan Detail
          • Exterior Wall Section Detail
          • Exterior Wall Axonometric
    • Reading # 9 – Structural Steel:
      • Due Monday, April 8, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 3 Presentation of Reading #9 on Thursday, April 11
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Floor Systems: 4.02-4.03
          • Steel Structural Systems: 4.14-4.18
          • Steel Columns + Framing: 5.35-5.38
          • Metal Decking: 4.22
    • Reading #10 – Structural Concrete + Wood:
      • Due Monday, April 8, 1:00 pm, Submission Link Here
      • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #10 on Thursday, April 11
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Concrete Structural Systems: 4.04-4.07
          • Concrete Columns: 5.04-5.05
          • Precast Concrete Systems: 4.11-4.13
          • Wood Structural Systems: 4.35-4.40
          • Wood Columns + Framing: 5.47-5.49

MODULE 2 – FINAL SUBMISSION

Module 2 Drawing Submission Link

Module 2 Reading Submission Link

DUE Monday, April 8, 11:00 pm

CLASS 11 – Structural Steel, Structural Concrete + Wood

Monday, April 8

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Structural Fundamentals: Structural Forces+Components
      • Student Lead Discussion on Structural Forces+Components
    • Structural Fundamentals: Structural Steel
      • Student Lead Discussion on Structural Steel
    • Structural Fundamentals: Concrete + Wood
      • Student Lead Discussion on Concrete + Wood
    • Sketch #4: Structural Grid + Structural Member Identification
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Sketch #4: Complete Structural Grid Sketch +Structural Member Identification

CLASS 12 – Structural Concrete + Wood

Monday, April 15

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Structural Fundamentals: Span and Space
    • Structural Material Rules of Thumb + Calculations+Component Sections
      • Structural Steel
        • Structural Sketch Review
          • Columns
          • Girders
          • Beams
          • Steel Deck + Concrete
      • Structural Concrete
        • Structural Sketch Review
          • Columns
          • Girders
          • Beams
          • Concrete Slab
      • Wood
        • Structural Sketch Review
          • Columns
          • Beams
          • Joist
          • Plywood SubFloor
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 3 – Calculations: Structural Grid Sketch+Calculations+Component Section
      • Due Monday, May 6, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-up at Next Class
  • NO CLASS- April 22 & April 29 (Spring Recess)

CLASS 13 – Structural Calculations and Sections Review

Monday, May 6

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Structural Fundamentals: Span and Space
    • Module 3 – Calculations: Structural Grid Sketch+Calculations+Component Section
    • Module 3 – Partial Structural Axonometric
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3: Structural Axon
      • Due Monday, May 13, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up at Next Class

CLASS 14 – Structural System Drawing Review

Monday, May 13

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3 Pin-up
      • Structural Grid
      • Calculations
      • Component Sections
      • Axonometric
    • Post-Read Assessment
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3: Finalize + Submit Structural Drawings
      • Due Monday, May 20, 1:00 pm
      • Pin-Up

MODULE 3- FINAL SUBMISSION

Module 3 Submission Link – DUE Thursday, May 23, 11:00 pm

CLASS 15 – Class Wrap-Up & Activities

Monday, May 20

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Class Wrap-up Activities
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • End of Semester Reflection
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