Class 2 Agenda

Date: September 02, 2021

Meeting Info:  Online via Zoom

• Read Ching BCI on The Building + Building Elements 2.02-2.04. 
  • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
  • In addition to your notes + sketches, be sure to reflect on and answer the following questions: 
    • How does the book define architecture? 
    • How does that compare / contrast with my own understanding of architecture?
  • Due Wednesday September 01, 11pm to Miro here
  • Upload to DropBox here
• Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
  • First draft of Grid and plan geometry diagram, measured sketch
  • Due Wednesday September 01, 11pm to Miro here

• Reading #1
• Geometry Diagrams
• Architectural Drawings – Floor Plans

• Review and discuss Reading #1 notes, concept maps, and the reading questions
  • Students should be ready to present their concept maps on Miro
  • Kahoot! Building systems
• Review and discuss draft plan geometry diagram sketches
  • Students should be ready to present their diagram sketches on Miro
• Reading drawings
  • How to read drawings
  • Standard drawing conventions
  • Drawing coordination
  • Drafting the Grid
• References, Grids, and Geometry
• Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
• Module I: Federal Hall First Floor Plan

• Reading #2, Ching BCI on Egress A.10-A.11. 
  • Submit scanned + formatted Reading Notes+ Sketches
• Sketch #1, Identify the following and be ready to discuss: 
  • How many means of egress do I have access to in my home? 
    • 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 every building should have at least 2 means of egress.
  • Due Wednesday September 08, 11pm to Miro here
• Module I: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
  • Finish final plan geometry diagram
  • Due Wednesday September 08, 11pm to Miro here
• Module I: Federal Hall First Floor Plan
  • Establish structural grid
  • Have plan fully blocked out and ready to review
  • Upload progress floor plans by Wednesday September 08, 11pm to Miro here