Hito Rodriguez’s Profile Faculty

In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basic materials of construction and the fundamentals of hand drafting. We’ll also explore how building systems are analyzed and designed. You will learn how to: • Survey and record existing building conditions • Develop plans, elevations, and sections • Create basic construction details • Study the properties and uses of common building materials By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in both drawing skills and material knowledge that will support your future design work.

In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basic materials of construction and the fundamentals of hand drafting. We’ll also explore how building systems are analyzed and designed. You will learn how to: • Survey and record existing building conditions • Develop plans, elevations, and sections • Create basic construction details • Study the properties and uses of common building materials By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in both drawing skills and material knowledge that will support your future design work.

An introduction to basic materials of construction and the fundamental principals of hand drafting and system analysis. The coursework includes surveying existing conditions, development of plans, elevations, and sections, and basic details as well as the study of material properties and applications.

An introduction to basic materials of construction and the fundamental principals of hand drafting and system analysis. The coursework includes surveying existing conditions, development of plans, elevations, and sections, and basic details as well as the study of material properties and applications.