Course Descriptions
    DRAF1040 - Introduction to Architecture

    This class is designed to bring an individual to an understanding of the dynamics of residential architecture. The content will include activities in architectural style, expenses, design, and local codes. Students will build a portfolio of information to enable them to design their own residence.

    Course Content:

      Files will be placed in a 3-ring binder that will include:
      a. Team names
      b. Guest speaker profile
      c. Xerox of your Architectural style
      d. Floor plan
      e. Client information sheet
      f. Other info for the project

      Samples will be placed in a "plastic box"
      a. Color samples
      b. Siding samples
      c. Roofing samples
      d. Appliance information sheets
      e. Etc.

    Class Format
      The "Constructivist Approach" will be applied. Students will be solving problems, making values clarification, projecting economic issues, and so on. Each group of students will establish a set of values from a given criteria list, then design the residence of their choice. A group presentation and a guest speaker will also be part of the class requirements.
    Outline (aka Choices)
      1. Can I work with this group?
      2. Client information sheet- Cover sheet
      3. Financial statement based on the major(s) of the group members.
      4. Location of the lot.
      5. Size of the lot.
      6. Cost of the lot.
      7. Style of the house.
      8. Size of the house.
      9. Cost of the house.
      10. Remainder of the client information sheet.
      11. Loans (guest speaker)
      12. Real-estate (guest speaker)
      13. Contracting (guest speaker)
      14. County/city planning department (guest speaker)
      15. Construction/home insurance (guest speaker)
    Syllabus: 30 sessions.
      1. Introduction to the problem - Teams/group/family units
      2. Establishing the limits
      3. Land
      4. Guest speaker on real estate
      5. Architectural Styles (Internet studies- magazine- other)
      6. Interior design - kitchen
      7. Interior design - bathroom
      8. Interior design - traffic issues
      9. Class discussion: presentation of floor plan: critique
      10. Guest speaker on city/county planning department
      11. Construction issues
      12. Guest speaker on contracting
      13. Construction issues
      14. Windows and doors
      15. Design for the view
      16. Cabinets - fixtures
      17. Roofing
      18. Heating and cooling
      19. Flooring - ceiling - walls - finishes and "the look"
      20. Exterior finishes
      21. Electrical
      22. Lab day for assembling the presentation
      23. Lab day for assembling the presentation
      24. Presentations
      25. Presentations
      26. Presentations
      27. Presentations
      28. Presentations
      29. Presentations
      30. Presentations
    Rubric for Introduction to Architecture
      1. Client information packet. 30 points
      2. Speaker 20 points
      3. Oral group presentation 30 points
      4. Physical presentation materials (Samples and brochures) 20 points
      5. Extra credit 5 points (max of 15)
      To be established by personal contract with instructor
      I.e.- Parade of homes attendance.
    Last Updated 2001

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