CLASS 01 – Course Introduction

Saturday, August 26

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Course Introduction
    • Getting to know each other
    • First Day Question
    • Course Introduction
    • OpenLab-Course Site
      • Navigating the course information
    • OpenLab-Course Hub
    • Communication
      • Only Citytech email will used
        • Blackboard and cunyfirst must use Citytech email
      • Slack
      • Openlab: Course site, Course Hub
      • Blackboard
      • Dropbox: Assignment, Reading + Sketch Submission
        • @login.cuny.edu
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
      • Due Class 2
      • Pin-up at next class
    • Reading #1– Building Systems:
      • Due Class 2
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • The Building + Building Systems:2.02-2.04
  • NOTE: THERE ARE NO CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY 09.02

CLASS 02 – Architectural Drawing

Saturday, September 9

  • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Floor Plan Drawing
      • Due Class 3
      • Pin-up at next class
    • Reading #2– Egress:
      • Due Class 3
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Means of Egress: A.10-A.11
  • NOTE: THERE ARE NO CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY 09.16

CLASS 03 – Architectural Drawing & Egress

Saturday, September 23

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Section + Egress
    • Case Study Floor Plan Drawing Pin-Up
    • Discussion on Egress
  • CLASS TRIP CANCELLED. Class Trip to Federal Hall Midway through class. Please bring:
    • MetroCard or subway fare for trip to Federal Hall
  • You will be dismissed from Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street, New York
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Section
      • Due Class 4
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Reading #3 – Stairs:
  • Group to prepare for next week

CLASS 04 – Architectural Drawing & Stairs

Saturday, September 30

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Elevation + Stairs
    • Case Study Section Drawing Pin-Up
    • Student Lead Discussion on Stairs
  • Student Lead Presentation Group 1 Presentation of Reading #3
    • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:

CLASS 05 – Architectural Drawing & Elevation

Saturday, October 7

  • 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 Class 6
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Order/Geometry Sketches
          • Floor Plan
          • Building Section
          • Building Elevation
    • Reading #4– Materials + Properties:
      • Due Class 6, Link Here
      • Group 2 Presentation of Reading #4 on Thursday, October 05
        • 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

End of Module 1
Start of Module 2

CLASS 06 – Materials & Properties

Saturday, October 14

  • Location: V305
  • Send Module 1 to email: rzagaroli@citytech.cuny.edu
  • Topic:
    • Module 2 Introduction and discussion on Materials and Properties
      • Student Lead Discussion on Materials and Properties (Next Week)
      • IN-CLASS Plan Detail Outline
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #2: Masonry Bonding Sketch (Photo Diary)
      • Due Wednesday, October 11, 11 pm, Link Here
    • Reading #5– Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies:
      • Due Wednesday, October 11, 11 pm, link here
      • Group 3 Presentation of Reading #5 MOVED to next class
        • 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

CLASS 07 – Masonry Exterior Walls Assemblies & Plan Detail

Saturday, October 21 (7th Saturday with Rain)

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
      • Student Lead Discussion on Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
    • Group 3 Presentation of Reading #5
      • 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
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Plan Detail Development
  • Assignments & Due Dates: (Note: We skipped Sketch Assignment #1, this will be issued in coming weeks)
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Plan Detail
      • Goal: Complete by Next Class and Pin-Up at next class
    • Reading #6 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance:
      • Due by Next Class
    • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
    • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #6 on Saturday October 28
      • 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

Saturday, October 28

  • 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 (see below)
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Section Detail
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Complete Exterior Wall Section Detail
      • Due Saturday November 4
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #3: Masonry Wall Window with Lintel (Photo Diary)
      • Due November 4
  • Reading #6 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance:
  • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #6 on Saturday October 28
    • 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 09 – Windows & Exterior Wall Section & Axonometric Detail

Saturday, November 4

  • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Axonometric
      • Due Saturday, November 11
      • Pin-Up at Next Class
    • Due Saturday, November 11
      • Group 1 Presentation of Reading #7 – Windows:
      • Group 2 Presentation of Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components:
        • 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

Saturday, November 11

  • Location:V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2 DUE FINAL PIN-UP
    • Structural Fundamentals: Structural Forces+Components
      • Student Lead Discussion on Structural Forces+Components
  • Group 1 Presentation of Reading #7 – Windows:
  • Group 2 Presentation of Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components:
    • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2: Finalize + Submit Case Study Drawings
      • Due Saturday, November 18, to Blackboard or email Professor
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Exterior Plan Detail
          • Exterior Wall Section Detail
          • Exterior Wall Axonometric
    • Group 3 Presentation of Reading #9 on Saturday, November 18
      • 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 Class 12,
      • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #10 on Class 12
        • 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

CLASS 11 – Structural Steel, Structural Concrete + Wood

Saturday, November 18

  • Location: V305
  • Module 2 Submission Link
  • In Class Topics:
    • Desk Reviews: Professor will review each student’s work, answer questions, provide direction for improvement
    • Student Lead Discussions: We are behind in these presentations. For today, Group 1 will present Reading 7. Group 2 is also welcome to present Reading 8. Groups 3 and 4 should prepare their work to present in weeks 12 and 13, respectively.
    • DELAYED-For after Thanksgiving: Structural Fundamentals
      • Structural Forces+Components
      • Structural Steel
      • Concrete + Wood
    • Module 3: Introduction to last Module, where to start, deliverables and schedule
    • Sketches for Module 3
      • Sketch #3: Structural Grid
      • Sketch #4: Structural Member Identification
  • Structural Fundamentals:
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Sketch #4: Complete Structural Grid Sketch +Structural Member Identification
      • Due Class 12
      • Pin-Up at Next Class
  • NOTE: NO CLASS (COLLEGE IS CLOSED) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25th

END of Module 2 and START of Module 3
NOTE: COLLEGE IS CLOSED (NO CLASSES)
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 TO
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26
FOR THE THANKSGIVING BREAK

CLASS 12 – Structural Concrete + Wood

Saturday, December 2

  • 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 Class 13
      • Pin-up at Next Class

CLASS 13 – Structural Calculations and Sections Review

Saturday, December 9

  • 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 Class 14
      • Pin-Up at Next Class

CLASS 14 – Structural System Drawing Review

Saturday, December 16

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
  • Assignments Due Dates:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3: Finalize + Submit Structural Drawings
      • ABSOLUTE FINAL DIGITAL SUBMITTAL DUE DATE/TIME: midnight WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

MODULE 3- FINAL SUBMISSION

Final Deliverables:

  1. Two(2) 12″x18″ Drawing Pages. Page 1 – Structural Bay Axonometric @ 1/8″ = 1′-0″        Page 2 – Structural Component Sections @ 1-1/2″=1′-0″  each with Calculations, references, and full Annotations, Labeled and dimensioned (Lettering to be 1/8″ high )   

2. Sketch #4

3. Reading Notes                           

– DUE midnight WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

End of Fall Semester WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20TH, 2023`

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