Course Schedule

CLASS 01 – Course Introduction

Tuesday, September 03

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
  - Resources on the Hub
- HABS: Federal Hall Existing Conditions Drawings
- Pre-READ Assessment
- Communication
  - Only Citytech email will used
    - Brightspace and cunyfirst must use Citytech email
  - Slack (Slack Channel: arch 1231_tues_d065_fall 2024)
  - Openlab: Course site, Course Hub
  - Brightspace
  - Dropbox: Assignment, Reading + Sketch Submission
    - User : @login.cuny.edu
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
  - Download entire Federal Hall drawings
  - Due Tuesday, September 10, 8 am
  - Pin-up at next class
- Reading #1– Building Systems:
  - Due Tuesday September 10, 8 am, Submission Link Here
    - Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
      - The Building + Building Systems:2.02-2.04

CLASS 02 – Architectural Drawing

Tuesday, September 10

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
- How to CONSTRUCT a PLAN
- LINK to DRAWING A PLAN VIDEO
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Floor Plan Drawing
  - Due Tuesday, September 17, 8 am
  - Pin-up at next class
- Reading #2– Egress:
  - Due Tuesday, September 17, 8 am, Submission Link Here
    - Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
      - Means of Egress: A.10-A.11

CLASS 03 – Architectural Drawing & Egress

Tuesday, September 17

Location: V305
Topic: Architectural Drawing-Section + Egress
- Case Study Floor Plan Drawing Pin-Up
- Student Lead Discussion on Egress
- How to CONSTRUCT a SECTION
- LINK to DRAWING A SECTION VIDEO
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Section
  - Due Tuesday, September 24, 8 am
  - Pin-Up at next class
- Reading #3 – Stairs:
  - Due Tuesday, September 24, 8 am. Submission Link Here
  - Group 1 Presentation of Reading #3 on Tuesday, September 24.
    - 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

Tuesday, September 24

Location: V305
Topic: Architectural Drawing-Elevation + Stairs
- Case Study Section Drawing Pin-Up
- Student Lead Discussion on Stairs
- How to CONSTRUCT an ELEVATION
- LINK to DRAWING an ELEVATION VIDEO
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Elevation
  - Due Tuesday, October 01, 8 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 Tuesday October 01, 8 am
  - Uploaded to this Submission Link
  - Pin-Up at next class

CLASS 05 – Architectural Drawing & Elevation

Tuesday, October 01

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 Tuesday, October 08, 11 pm
    - Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
      - Order/Geometry Sketches
      - Floor Plan
      - Building Section
      - Building Elevation
- Reading #4– Materials + Properties:
  - Due Tuesday, October 08, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 2 Presentation of Reading #4 on Tuesday, October 08
    - 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 Submission Link – DUE Tuesday, October 8, 11pm

CLASS 06 – Materials & Properties

Tuesday, October 8

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)
  - Due Tuesday, October 22, 8 am, Submission Link Here
- Reading #5– Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies:
  - Due Tuesday, October 22, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 3 Presentation of Reading #5 on Tuesday, October 22
    - 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

NO CLASS- October 15 Classes follow Monday Schedule

CLASS 07 – Masonry Exterior Walls Assemblies & Plan Detail

Tuesday, October 22

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
  - How to Develop a Plan Detail
  - Link to How to Start My Plan Detail Drawing
  - Link to Drawing a Plan Detail Video
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module 2 – Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Plan Detail
  - Due Tuesday, October 29, 8 am
  - Pin-Up at next class
- Reading #6 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance:
  - Due Tuesday, October 29, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 4 Presentation of Reading #6 on Tuesday October 29
    - 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

Tuesday, October 29

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
  - How to Develop a Wall Section Detail
  - Link to Drawing a Wall Section Detail Video
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module 2– Assignment #2: Complete Exterior Wall Section Detail
  - Due Tuesday November 05, 8 am
  - Pin-Up at next class
- Module 2 – SKETCH #3: Masonry Wall Window with Lintel (Photo Diary)
  - Due Tuesday November 05, 8 am, Submission Link Here
- Reading #7 – Windows:
  - Due Tuesday November 05, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 1 Presentation of Reading #7 on Tuesday November 05
    - Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
      - Windows: 8.02, 8.22-8.30

CLASS 09 – Windows & Exterior Wall Section & Axonometric Detail

Tuesday, November 05

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
  - How to Develop an Axonometric Detail
  - Link to Drawing an Axonometric Detail Video
Assignments & Due Dates:
- Module 2– Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Axonometric
  - Due Tuesday, November 12, 8 am
  - Pin-Up at Next Class
- Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components:
  - Due Tuesday, November 12, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 2 Presentation of Reading #8 on Tuesday, November 12
    - 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

Tuesday, November 12

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
  - Due Tuesday November 19, 11 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 Tuesday November 19, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 3 Presentation of Reading #9 on Tuesday, November 19
    - 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 Tuesday November 19, 8 am, Submission Link Here
  - Group 4 Presentation of Reading #10 on Tuesday, November 19
    - 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 Submission Link – DUE Tuesday, November 19, 11 pm

CLASS 11 – Structural Steel, Structural Concrete + Wood

Tuesday, November 19

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
  - Due Tuesday, November 26, 8 am Submission Link Here
  - Pin-Up at Next Class

CLASS 12 – Structural Concrete + Wood

Tuesday, November 26

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 Tuesday, December 3, 8 am
  - Pin-up at Next Class

CLASS 13 – Structural Calculations and Sections Review

Tuesday, December 3

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 Tuesday, December 10, 8 am
  - Pin-Up at Next Class

CLASS 14 – Structural System Drawing Review

Tuesday, December 10

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 Tuesday December 10, 8 am
  - Pin-Up

MODULE 3- FINAL SUBMISSION

Module 3 Submission Link – DUE Tuesday, December 17, 8 am

CLASS 15 – Class Wrap-Up & Activities

Tuesday, December 17

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

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