Day 22 – Thursday April 24th

  • Deadlines

    • 4/29: Pre-Final Pinup for both rainscreen and glazing systems
      • Sheets must be posted to Miro before class starts to receive feedback. This is the last chance before the graded pin-up presentations!
      • No Revit work will be done in class, this will be a review of sheets with markups on Miro.
    • Final Pinups:
      • 5/1: Glazing
      • 5/6: Rainscreen

  • Refer to Previous Posts from Day 19 and Day 20 for Diagrams from Class Discussions. Additional Note discussed in class:

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    • Glazing: Captured (Horizontal) vs Structural Silicone (verticals)
    • SSG Curtain Wall System

  • Deliverables

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    • 3D Diagrams (as necessary to explain your system)
      • Exploded axons
      • Installation sequence
    • 2D Details (each detail must have annotations & dimensions, do not rely solely on your Revit modeling. Critically think about the assembly of your system but referring to your manufacturer’s details)
      • Recommended 3″ = 1′-0″ scale, Min 1-1/2″ = 1-0″ scale.
      • Each detail should show the various system components. 
        • Rainscreen
          • Studs
          • Sheathing
          • Air & Vapor Barrier (AVB)
          • Subframing
          • Air Cavity
          • Cladding
        • Glazing
          • Anchorage to floor slab
          • Firesafing (if applicable)
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          • Aluminum mullions
          • Insulation at spandrel panels
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          • Gaskets or Structural Silicone
          • Insulated Glazing Unit (IGU)
            • Show multiple layers of glass, not just one thick piece (this can be drawn in 2D).
      • Section Detail Views
        • Parapet
        • Window Head
        • Window Sill
        • Typical Section at Floor Slab
        • Base Detail
      • Plan Detail Views
        • Window Jamb
        • Outside Corner
        • Inside Corner
        • Typical Plan at Column
    • Draw in 2D or 3D the miscellaneous components such as:
      • Gaskets
      • Shims
      • Backer Rods & Sealants
      • Flashings

Day 21 – Tuesday April 22nd

  • Deadlines

    • Final pin-ups are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 5/1 and Tuesday, 5/6. That means we only have 2 classes remaining!
    • Upcoming class schedule:
      • 4/24: 2D Details Development and 3D Diagrams (Focusing on Glazing System)
      • 4/29: Tentative Pre-Final Pin-Up of both facade systems

  • Due for Next class, 4/24

    • Both rainscreen and glazing sheets posted to Miro before class starts.
      • Next class will focus more on your actual views and drawings, and less on your Revit model.
    • Details should have annotations and dimensions!
    • Draw in 2D or 3D the miscellaneous components such as:
      • Gaskets
      • Shims
      • Backer Rods & Sealants
      • Flashings

Day 20 – Thursday April 10th

  • Deadlines

    • Final pin-ups are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 5/1 and Tuesday, 5/6. That means we only have 3 classes remaining!
    • Upcoming class schedule:
      • 4/15 & 4/17: No class – Spring break
      • 4/22 & 4/24: 2D Details Development and 3D Diagrams
      • 4/29: Tentative Pre-Final Pin-Up of both facade systems

  • Due for Next class, 4/22

    • Modeling of both rainscreen and glazing system should be completed
    • Sheet Layouts Drafts for both systems, posted on Miro (with annotations & dimensions)
      • 3D Diagrams (as necessary to explain your system)
        • Exploded axons
        • Installation sequence
      • 2D Details (with annotations & dimensions)
        • Section Detail Views
          • Parapet
          • Window Head
          • Window Sill
          • Typical Section at Floor Slab
          • Base Detail
        • Plan Detail Views
          • Window Jamb
          • Outside Corner
          • Inside Corner
          • Typical Plan at Column
    • Narrative draft

  • Class Discussions

    • Backer Rod & Sealants and shims between framing & concrete slabs. Decide if you’d like to model in 3D or show in 2D details (similar to base plate and footing from steel connections assignment).
    • Slab Movement & Deflection Joints within Details
      • Curtain Wall – Unitized (Stack Joint)
      • Curtain Wall – Stick (Splice Joint w/ Sleeve)
      • Window Wall – (Head Receptor)

Day 19 – Tuesday April 8th

  • Due for next class (Anchorage & Connections):

  • Model the appropriate anchorage for your glazing system using the links below and what was discussed in class. This does not need to be parametric and only one family is needed for your model, to be copied to all appropriate locations.
  • All progress for both rainscreens and glazing must be posted to Miro before class on Thursday. This is your last chance for feedback and troubleshooting before heading into spring break to catch up!!!

    • Curtain Wall Anchorage

      • Unitized – Top of Slab Anchor
        • 5000 Series Unitized Curtain Wall (MP) - Groupe Lessard
      • Stick – Edge of Slab Anchor The Basics: Introduction to Curtain Wall Anchorage - LearnGlazing
        • F-/T- Anchor for how a stick system meets the ground floor

    • Window Wall Anchorage

      • Head & Sill Receptor (green) securing window wall frames (stick or unitized, shown in orange)
        • WINDOW WALLS INTRODUCTION Window walls are a type of metal curtain wall installed between floors or between floor and roof and typically composed of vertical and horizontal framing members, containing operable sash
      • Head & Sill Receptor (light gray) securing window wall frames (stick or unitized, shown in dark gray)
        • Rethinking Storefront Glazing: Maximizing Durability with Head Receptors | LearnGlazing.com - LearnGlazing

    • vERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL MULLION CONNECTION

      • Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 Framing System 1-3/4" sightline
      • Glass Half Full, or Half Empty?

Day 18 – Thursday April 3rd

  • Due for next class:
    • Complete draft of facade narrative (link above)
    • Model Glazing Framing & IGUs throughout model (Post updated sheet on Miro).
      • This should be a separate Revit model from your rainscreen.
      • Make the parametric model as demonstrated in class so we can troubleshoot any issues during the next class.
    • Catch-up (if needed) on modeling Rainscreen Backup Wall & Subframing Components. This should be done after modeling glazing. (Post updated sheet on Miro).
      • See rainscreen subframing examples from this folder.
  • Next class agenda:
    • Troubleshoot Glazing Modeling
    • Glazing Anchorage to the Floor Slab
    • Detailed Connections
      • Horizontal Transom to Vertical Mullion

Day 17 – Tuesday April 1st

  • Due for next class on Miro:
    • Complete Modeling Rainscreen Backup Wall & Subframing Components to a good pausing point. We will pause rainscreens and focus on glazing starting on the next class.
      • See rainscreen subframing examples from this folder.
      • Focus on modeling detailed elements where it makes the most sense in your details and diagrams.
        • One wall or a strip of the wall is fine.
      • The subframing and backup wall do not need to be a parametric model! Simply model the L-angles or Z-girts or hat channels as generic models!
  • Complete draft of facade narrative (link above)

Day 16 – Thursday March 27th

  • Due for next class on Miro:
    • Modeling Rainscreen Backup Wall & Subframing Components
      • See rainscreen subframing examples from this folder.
      • Focus on modeling detailed elements where it makes the most sense in your details and diagrams.
      • The subframing and backup wall do not need to be a parametric model! Simply model the L-angles or Z-girts or hat channels as generic models!
      • If your manufacturer does not include these details, look at your classmates’ research for examples or simply look online (Google) for examples of rainscreen cladding attachments. There are many manufacturers (ex. KnightWall, EcoCladding, Cascadia Clip, GreenGirt)
  • Catchup from previous classes (Refer to prior OpenLab posts)
    • Finalize panelization for rainscreen and glazing with dimensions
    • Model typical rainscreen panel (parametric as demonstrated in class so it’ll be easier to adjust to your various sizes) and placing them into your model according to your panelization layout.
    • Model vision and spandrel panels within glazing system based on your mullion layouts and design

Day 15 – Tuesday March 25th

      • Due for next class on Miro:
        • Finalize Panelization based on in-class comments
          • Elevations and plans with dimensions, no more than 6 different widths for each type
          • Max sizes based on your respective system as discussed in class
          • Glazing: Pay attention to the relationship of your system to the edge of slab (window wall vs curtain wall)
          • Add curbs as needed if your system cannot span floor-to-floor.
          • Rainscreen: Pay attention to panel sizes and interface with the fixed windows and at corners.
        • Model vision and spandrel panels within glazing system based on your mullion layouts and design
        • Model typical rainscreen panel (parametric as demonstrated in class so it’ll be easier to adjust to your various sizes) and placing them into your model according to your panelization layout.

    Day 14 – Thursday March 20th

    Facades Assignment

     

    • Due for next class on Miro:
        • 2 separate Revit Model sheets (1 for rainscreen and 1 for glazing)
        • Panelization
          • Elevations and plans with dimensions
          • Max sizes based on your respective system as discussed in class
          • Glazing: Pay attention to the relationship of your system to the edge of slab (window wall vs curtain wall)
          • Rainscreen: Pay attention to panel sizes and interface with the fixed windows and at corners.
          • If you cannot find panel sizes information for your product, please let me know and I will give you default values to use.
        • Please use the link above to enter your name for your final system selection (1x glazing and 1x rainscreen) and enter the panel size.
          • Complete Research should include the following:
            • Details!!!
            • Installation Guide Diagrams
            • Panel Sizes (Max & Min Limits) entered on Excel sheet too.
            • Color/Material/Texture
          • Please review and understand the final system you choose

    Day 13 – Tuesday March 18th

    Facades Assignment

    Due for next class on Miro:

    • Please use the link above to enter your name for your final system selection (1x glazing and 1x rainscreen) and enter the panel size.
      • Complete Research should include the following:
        • Details!!!
        • Installation Guide Diagrams
        • Panel Sizes (Max & Min Limits) entered on Excel sheet too.
        • Color/Material/Texture
      • Please review and understand the final system you choose; you will be talking about them in the next class.
    • Complete building the base Revit model
      • Add Structural Columns – copy up as needed
        • Modify Level 3 to have fewer columns
      • Add Structural Beams
        • Review detail Level setting to see columns and beams
        • Add longspan open web steel joists to roof (grid lines 2-5, A-D)
        • Add 4 notched beam joists (grid lines 1-2 B-D) use connections family
      • Add 8′ W x 7′ H opening
    • Create baseline detail views and place strategically on sheet (important before we split revit models for glazing and rainscreen). Don’t worry if these need to be moved or adjusted later
      • Acceptable Scales: 1″=1′-0″ through 6″=1′-0″
      • Recommended Scales: 1-1/2″=1′-0″ through 3″=1′-0″
      • Section Detail Views
        • Parapet
        • Window Head
        • Window Sill
        • Typical Section at Floor Slab
        • Base Detail
      • Plan Detail Views
        • Window Jamb
        • Outside Corner
        • Inside Corner
        • Typical Plan at Column
      • Create 3D views that may be needed.
      • You do not need to draw/model anything yet, the base building model is fine for now.

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