CLASS 01 – Course Introduction

Saturday, September 7

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Course Introduction
    • Getting to know each other
    • First Day Survey (Mentimeter)
    • Course Introduction
    • OpenLab-Course Site
      • Navigating the course information
    • OpenLab-Course Hub
    • Communication
      • Only City Tech email will used
        • Brightspace and CUNY first must use City Tech email
      • Slack (Slack Channel: arch 1231 fall 2024)
      • Openlab: Course site, Course Hub
      • Dropbox: Assignment, Reading + Sketch Submission
        • User : @login.cuny.edu
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Case Study Order and Geometry Diagram
      • Due Class 2
      • Pin-up required
    • Reading #1– The Building + Building Systems:
      • Take Notes . Complete before next class. Upload at end of Module 1 –
        • Building Construction Illustrated:
          • The Building + Building Systems:2.02-2.04

CLASS 02 – Architectural Drawing

Saturday, September 14

  • 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 and Pin-up at next class
    • Reading #2– Egress:
      • Take Notes . Complete before next class. Upload at end of Module 1
        • Building Construction Illustrated:
          • Means of Egress: A.10-A.11

CLASS 03 – Architectural Drawing & Egress

Saturday, September 21

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Section + Egress
    • Federal Hall Floor Plan Drawing Pin-Up
    • Professor lead Discussion on Egress
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Federal Hall Section
      • Due and Pin-Up at next class
      • Reading #3 – Stairs:
        • Take Notes . Complete before next class. Upload at end of Module 1 –
        • Group B Presentation of Reading #3 Saturday, September 28
          • 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

CLASS 04 – Architectural Drawing & Stairs

Saturday, September 28

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Architectural Drawing-Elevation + Stairs
    • Federal Hall Section Drawing Pin-Up
    • Student Lead Discussion on Stairs
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I –Federal Hall Plan, Section & Elevation Progress
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Module 1 – SKETCH #1: Sketch a place and it’s path of Egress. Be sure to label all components of Egress (Sketch can be a 3D drawing, Plan, Section or combination of all) I suggest you choose a location familiar to you like where you live or work.
      • Due Next Class
      • Pin-Up at next class

CLASS 05 – Architectural Drawing & Elevation

Saturday, October 5

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 1 – Assignment #1 Pin-up or desk crit
    • Sketch #1 Stair and Egress Pin–up or desk crit
    • Group 1 / Group B Presentation of Reading #3
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module I – Assignment #1: Final Pin-Up Saturday, October 19. Reviewed and comments given.
    • Finalize + Submit Case Study Drawings in digital form before:
      • Due Class 6: Saturday, October 19.
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Order/Geometry Sketches
          • Floor Plan
          • Building Section
          • Building Elevation
    • Notes for Reading #1, Reading #2, Reading #3
  • Homework
    • Read and take notes on Reading #4- Materials + Properties:
      • Due next Class
      • Group 2 /Group C Presentation of Reading #4 on Saturday, October 19.
        • 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

NOTE: NO CLASSES ON OCTOBER 12, 2024

MODULE 1 – FINAL SUBMISSION

Module 1 Drawings Submission Link – DUE BEFORE CLASS

Module 1 Reading Notes and Sketch – DUE BEFORE CLASS

CLASS 06 – Materials & Properties

Saturday, October 19

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
  • Reading Group Presentation Group C / Group 2
  • Module I – Assignment #1: Final Pin-Up Saturday , October 26. Reviewed and comments given.
  • Finalize + Submit Case Study Drawings in digital form before next class:
    • Due Class 7: Saturday, October 26
      • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
        • Order/Geometry Sketches
        • Floor Plan
        • Building Section
        • Building Elevation
      • Notes for Reading #1, Reading #2, Reading #3
      • Sketch #1
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #2: Masonry Bonding Sketch (Photo Diary)
    • Reading #5– Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies:
      • Due Friday, October 25, 8am, Submission Link Here
      • Group D / Group 3 Presentation of Reading #5 on Saturday, October 26.
        • 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 26

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
      • Student Lead Discussion on Masonry Exterior Wall Assemblies
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Plan Detail Development
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Plan Detail
      • Due Friday, November 1st, 8 am
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Reading #6 – Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance:
      • Due Friday, November 1st, 8 am, Submission Link Here
      • Group 4 Presentation of Reading #6 on Saturday, November 2nd
        • 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, November 2nd

  • 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 on Exterior Envelop, Moisture+Thermal Performance
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Section Detail
  • The following Assignments are due NEXT CLASSS:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Complete Exterior Wall Section Detail
      • Pin-Up at next class
    • Module 2 – SKETCH #3: Masonry Wall Window with Lintel (Photo Diary)
    • Reading #7 – Windows:
      • Group D Presentation of Reading #7 on Saturday, November 9 Group 1 Presentation of Reading #7 on Saturday, November 9.
        • Building Construction Illustrated: Pages;
          • Windows: 8.02, 8.22-8.30

CLASS 09 – Windows & Exterior Wall Section & Axonometric Detail

Saturday, November 9

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module #2: Exterior Wall Section Detail Pin-Up
    • Tectonics and Performance in Masonry Exterior Walls; Windows
      • Group 1 Student Lead Discussion on Exterior Envelop, Moisture + Thermal Performance Thurdsay
      • Group 1Student Lead Discussion on Masonry Exterior Walls: Windows Thursday
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Axonomentric
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2– Assignment #2: Exterior Wall Axonometric
      • Due Friday, November 15, 8am.
      • Pin-Up at Next Class
    • Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components:
      • Due Friday, November 15, 8am, Submission Link Here
      • Group 2 Presentation of Reading #8 on Saturday, November 16
        • 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

NOTE: NO CLASSES AT CITY TECH FROM FRIDAY 03/29 TO SUNDAY 03/31

CLASS 10 – Structural Forces & Components

Saturday, November 16

  • Location:V305
  • Topics:
    • Module 2 – Assignment #2 PIN-UP and/or Desk Review
    • Reading Group Presentation by Group C / Group 2
      • Reading # 8 – Structural Forces + Components
    • Architectural Drawing – Exterior Wall Axonomentric
  • After Class Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 2: Finalize Drawings, Complete Notes from Readings
    • Prepare for Final Pin up next class.
      • Digital files Due Tuesday, April 16 or Thursday April 18, 8 am
        • Single page PDF to include are the listed drawing.
          • Exterior Plan Detail
          • Exterior Wall Section Detail
          • Exterior Wall Axonometric
    • Reading # 9 – Structural Steel:
    • Group C or Group 3 Presentation of Reading #9
      • 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 Tuesday, April 16 or Thursday April 18, 8 am , Submission Link Here
      • Group D or Group 4 Presentation of Reading #10 next week
        • 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

MODULE 2 – FINAL SUBMISSION

DUE Friday, November 22, 8 am – BEFORE CLASS

Module 2 Drawings Submission Link

Module 2 Reading Notes 4

Module 2 Reading Notes 5

Module 2 Reading Notes 6

Module 2 Reading Notes 7

Module 2 Sketches 2 and 3

CLASS 11 – Structural Steel, Structural Concrete + Wood

Saturday, November 23

  • Location: V305
  • Topics:
  • Group D or Group 4 Presentation of Reading #10 next week
  • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Pin-Up at Next Class

CLASS 12 – Structural Concrete + Wood

Saturday, December 7

  • Location: V305
  • Topic: Structural Fundamentals: Span and Space
    • Intro to Module 3 – Calculations: Students to copy/sketch:
    • 1. Structural Steel Grid with dimensions, and
    • 2. Structural Components (in section), and
    • 3. Structural Material Rules of Thumb and Draft Calculations
    • Complete for Homework and submit as Sketch #4, see below
    • Structural Components consist of:
      • Columns: Steel Wide Flange
      • Girders: Steel
      • Beams: Steel
      • Composite Floor: Corrugated Metal Deck and Poured Concrete
    • Group D or Group 4 Reading Group Presentation of Reading #10 (or any other remaining Group Presentations)
      • 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
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
  • Module 3 | Sketch #4: Complete Structural Grid Sketch +Structural Member Identification before you return to class after Spring Break on

CLASS 13 – Structural Calculations and Sections Review

Saturday, December 14

  • 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 Next Class
      • Pin-Up at Next Class
      • Please complete your Student Evaluation of Teaching sent to you via email for ARCH1231 and other courses. Your input is important, needed and helps us to improve how we teach.
        • This must be completed by December 20, 2024.

CLASS 14 – Structural System Drawing Review

Saturday, December 21

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3 Pin-up
      • Structural Grid
      • Calculations
      • Component Sections
      • Axonometric
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • Module 3 – Assignment #3: Finalize + Submit Structural Drawings
      • Due Next Class
      • Pin-Up or Desk Reviews
      • Please complete your Student Evaluation of Teaching sent to you via email for ARCH1231 and other courses. Your input is important, needed and helps us to improve how we teach.
        • This must be completed by May 15, 2024.

MODULE 3- FINAL SUBMISSION

DUE class 15 for Pin Up in class. Add to Dropbox link before Friday, December 20, 8am.

Module 3 Submission Link Drawings –

Module 3 Notes for Readings 8 , 9, 10 and Sketch 4 are on the Reading and Sketch Page, Scroll DOWN to Module 3 work OR click here: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/zhangarch1231w002fall2024/reading-notes-sketches/

CLASS 15 – Class Wrap-Up & Activities

Saturday, December 21

  • Location: V305
  • Topic:
    • Class Wrap-up Activities
  • Assignments & Due Dates:
    • End of Semester Reflection
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