Day 04 – Thursday February 6th

Videos from class are posted here: Demo Recordings (see additional recording after class for making holes in extrusions)

Videos from other BTech 3 sections: ARCH2431.BT3.VIDEOS – All Faculty | All Sections & Semesters

Miro Link (Same as before): https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLp-yrpo=/?share_link_id=660282407714(Password: AntoniGaudi)

- - Do not replace previously uploaded sheets, simply upload new sheets under the next banner.

Previous semester examples: Example Assignments (see how different connections are done and detail sheets are laid out)

Narrative: Narrative document

Due for Feb 11th – Prefinal Pinup

Consider this next pinup your prefinal – the last chance for me to critique your work. YOU MUST PINUP ALL YOUR WORK IN MIRO BEFORE CLASS STARTS!!!

Narrative
Minimum Drawings (posted on Miro)
- - SH-05
    - - 4 views of overall staircase
  - SH-06 (create more detail sheets as necessary depending on scale)
    - - Details explaining the “where” and “what” of the various components of your assembly, see below for more info. Examples:
        
        Stringer to Floor/Wall
        
        Tread to Stringer
        
        Railing Posts to Tread/Stringer
        
        Handrail/Baluster to Railing Posts
      - Include dimensions & annotations
  - SH-07
    - - Exploded Iso diagrams showing how the components are to be assembled, similar to an installation guide. The “how” of your design.

Remember to make new views in groups of 4 – (Plan/Section/Elevation/Isometric)
- Do not spread these out on a page but look to position related details close together and lined up
- Depending on the scale of your details you should be able to fit 2 to 4 sets of details on a single sheet.

Your details should explain the following. Create as many details/sheets as necessary to explain your design to a client and an installer/contractor:

STRINGER –
- Where is your stringer positioned – (one in the center, one against the wall with cantilevered steps, two stringers)
- What is the size and material of your stringer
- How does it connect to the building (at top and bottom or to the wall)
TREADS –
- What material is your tread?
- How does your tread connect to the stringer?
RAILING POSTS & BALUSTRADE –
- Describe your railing post if you have one?
- How does it connect (to the tread, to the stringer, to the floor or some other manner)
- How does the post connect to the handrail?
- How is your balustrade made? Is it wires, metal posts or glass panels?
HANDRAIL –
- What material is your handrail?
- How does it connect to the railing post?
ASSEMBLY OF STAIR –
- Using exploded isometrics can you explain more clearly the assembly of your stair?

Day 03 – Tuesday February 4th

Videos from class are posted here: Demo Recordings

Miro Link (Same as before): https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLp-yrpo=/?share_link_id=660282407714(Password: AntoniGaudi)

- Do not replace previously uploaded sheets, simply upload new sheets under the next banner.

Due for Thursday – Posted in MIRO (No Brightspace submission):

- Pinup of updated Steel Stair Sheets SH-06 (4 overall views), SH-07 (4 detail views) and any new research – SH-05.1, SH-05.2, etc.
  - These are the minimum requirements. If more sheets, views, details are needed to explain your stair design then please add them.
  - The staircase should now be your own design based off the research you did. It does not have to follow your research exactly; you may modify the design as you see fit. The most important thing is that you are modeling all the components and understanding how things are supported/connected/built.
  - Always post any new research – do not re-post existing research.
- Steel stair sheets (explained) –
  - - SH-06 – 4 overall views of your steel stair design with your own families created. Revit’s default staircase that we use as a guide should be hidden.
    - SH-07 – detail studies of stair conditions (Pick one set of details for Thursday)
      - Always develop each detail in groups of 4
      - Everyone will have unique details and you must choose the best views for your respective design.
      - 4 Conditions to show:
        
        Building Structure to Stringer connection at top & bottom or side wall.
        
        Stringer to Tread Connection
        
        Tread to Railing Connection
        
        Other Detail (Examples below)
        
        How does railing new post connect to
        
        The stringer?
        
        The tread?
        
        The floor?
        
        How does railing itself connect to vertical posts?
        
        How does railing connect to (side panels or wire ropes?)
- Figure out a good scale for your details and be consistent! – Start at 1-1/2″ = 1′-0″ and switch if needed.
  - - - Add annotation.
        
        text should be 1/8″ size (not 1/4″)
        
        arrowhead should be solid.
        
        leaders are first horizontal then go at an angle
      - Add dimensions.
      - Add materials to the family or use detail regions.
- Push yourself to model as much as you can –
  - If you cannot model something – draw a sketch for class

Day 02 – Thursday January 30th

Videos from class are posted here: Demo Recordings

Miro Link (Same as before): https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLp-yrpo=/?share_link_id=660282407714(Password: AntoniGaudi)

Dimensions for Level 2 Slab

Design and Detail your stair:

Parts of a Stair & its assembly
- Stringer
  - (center, 2 at the sides, cantilevered)
  - How does it connect to the building
- Tread
  - What material is your tread? (metal, wood, concrete, other)
  - How does your tread attach to the stringer?
- Railing Assembly
  - How do your railings, newel posts and balusters work?
  - Newel Post (the main vertical post of the railing assembly)
    - What is this made of and how does it attach at bottom (to stringer or tread?)
    - How does Newel Post attach to top railing and the baluster assembly?
  - Baluster Assembly (protection between the newel posts and railing)
    - How is your baluster made? (vertical posts, wire cables, glass panels, etc.?)
    - How is your baluster connected to the stair assembly (stringer, newel posts, handrail?)
  - Railing Assembly (the top railing that your put your hand on when using the stair)
    - What material is the railing? (wood, steel, other?)
    - How does the railing attach to other stair components?

File Naming Convention: Lastname.Firstname-Novillo-BT3-SP25.PM-Assignment-Number

Due for Tuesday:

Assignment 1.1 – Scavenger Hunt – 4 Sheets
- Post the following updated sheets in MIRO
  - SH-01 – Plans
  - SH-02 – Elevations
  - SH-03 – Sections
  - SH-04 – Stair 4 Views (Plan, Section, Elevation, Isometric)
- These will be graded together in class.

- Post the following to Brightspace
  - A single PDF containing sheets SH-01 to SH-05
  - Your Revit File

Assignment 1.2 – Scavenger Steel Stair
- Post the following in MIRO only
  - SH-05 – Research – Use the same posting from the first class or add more research based on class comments. If you need more than one sheet number them SH-01.1, SH-05.2, etc.
  - SH-06 – New Steel Stair – 4 Views (Plan, Section, Elevation, Isometric) – this is similar to the sheet from the first assignment, but it is based on your new file. If you need more than one sheet to add additional details continue numbering SH-07, SH-08, etc.

Day 01 – Tuesday January 28th

Summary of what is Due for Next Class (1/30):

Five (5) Sheets – 4 Revit + 1 Research
- SH-01 Plan Views (1/4′ Scale)
- SH-02 Exterior Elevation Views (same scale as plans)
- SH-03 Section Views (same scale as plans)
- SH-04 Stair Assembly (1/2″ scale) the 4 Views – Plan – Section – Elevation – Isometric w/Orient to View
- SH-05 Steel Stair Research from Pinterest
  - - 320 BTECH 3 ideas | architecture details, curtain wall detail, architectural section (pinterest.com)
Plot to PDF (22×34) and Post to MIRO
- https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLp-yrpo=/?share_link_id=660282407714
- Password: AntoniGaudi
Demo Recordings
- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1vwcxi9ndg0o0k655sy6r/ALYl1NUtNnFycaLOKN_XiQs?rlkey=6tdn1nfq8nc0mmdtveth7koq5&st=jnny5faj&dl=0

Welcome to Spring 2025 – BTech 3

This website will be used for most communication!

Send me your selfie and media release form before class begins – (see below)

We meet every Tuesday & Thursday – IN PERSON!
- Afternoon Section is from 2:30-5:25
We will be using the entire class time and a lot of work will be done during this time and outside of class, so please come prepared!
Course Syllabus:
- Syllabus
This course is taught by Professor Andrew Novillo.
- Contact me at andrew.novillo83@CityTech.Cuny.Edu
Office Hours:
- (TBD) Tuesday or Thursday Afternoon in-person from 5:30 – 6:30 or by appointment via Zoom (email me)
  - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9640337469?pwd=ibmK4tKfm5xiYnQMYL9QhGzFOibW6c.1
    - - Meeting ID: 964 033 7469 Passcode: Gaudi

Quick Checklist: To do items before the first day of class: (see below for details)

[1] Media Release (download – sign & send this to me before class)
- Download media release form
  - (SP25 Media Release Form)
- Select this link to add your selfie and media release form files to dropbox
  - Selfie and Media Release Form Upload

[2] Selfie Photo (due before class)
- - - Select this link to add your selfie and media release form files to dropbox
      - Selfie and Media Release Form Upload
    - Add your name to the file (ie. andrew.novillo.selfie.jpg) You will be placing this on your titleblock. (Your face must be clearly visible)

[3] Join Class MIRO Board (it’s free) – Join using your CityTech Email
- https://miro.com
- MIRO Board’s for 1st Assignment – please select and test your access – you must use your CityTech email account for MIRO
  - Link to Afternoon Class Board 2:30-5:25
    - https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVLp-yrpo=/?share_link_id=660282407714
    - Password: AntoniGaudi
  - Bookmark this link for easy access

[4] Join our class OpenLab Site – Join before class begins
- ARCH2431 NYC Arch, SP2025 – BT3 – Think and you will be heard!
- Bookmark this link for easy access

[5a] Install Revit and Revit Families & have a PDF printer
- Download & Install Revit 2025 & Revit 2025 Families (same link further down the page) https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/arch2431oermaster/software/software-revit/
  - Ensure that that you install 2025 and not any previous years. We will be using the latest version and model files are not backwards compatible in Revit.
  - If you cannot find the Revit 2025 Families, adjust the release date filter to ‘All’ on to the top-right of the webpage. Then search for “US English Content for Revit 2025”.
    - Link to Revit families: Autodesk – Account
- PDF Printer – Acrobat – use your student email to access software
  - https://creativecloud.adobe.com/
  - 3rd Party Options (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/arch2431oermaster/software/pdf-printers/)

[5b] If you have an Apple Computer you will need to access Revit using Apporto
- (follow link to Apporto Support)
- Be sure to read the instruction regarding logging into Adobe in order to print to PDF

[6] Read the Scavenger Hunt Assignment Description
- studio-assignment-scavenger-hunt

[7] Use of BrightSpace for this class
- We use Brightspace to collect assignments and issue grades
- Brightspace has replaced Blackboard

[8] Maintain a course sketchbook
- Keep a course sketchbook to maintain class notes and develop details

PLEASE COME PREPARED FOR OUR FIRST CLASS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH. CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ALL THIS SEMESTER! – Professor NOVILLO

ARCH2431 NYC Arch, SP2025 – BT3