Overview of the architectural field. Emphasis on tours of architectural and construction-related businesses. Topics include career paths, educational opportunities, registration requirements, and the architect's responsibilities. Fall Only.
1 Credit: 1 Lecture
Introduction to the various means by which architects have traditionally communicated and presented their buildings. Topics include basic drawing and sketching, model making, and the use of computer software to generate and manipulate presentations and create an online professional electronic portfolio. Emphasis on composition, line quality, precision, and clarity of presentation. Introduction to the architectural jury. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab
A global overview of architectural history from prehistory to modern times. Identification of architecture styles by their cultural expression of belief systems within the religion and politics of the era. Emphasis on the built environment; attention also given to expression through art. (ART)
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Study of the history, development, and application of residential building materials. Designed to provide a solid background in the construction and detailing of residential building materials as well as an appreciation for the appropriate use of materials and the field of architecture. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Study of the history, development, and application of commercial building materials. Designed to develop a solid background in the construction and detailing of commercial building materials as well as an appreciation for the appropriate use of materials. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ACH119
Introduction and practical application of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) techniques and standards used to create two-dimensional architectural drawings. Focus on hardware and software components, operating systems, file management, CAD commands, system variables, drawing setup, creation of lines and shapes, and the editing, saving, and printing of drawings, and use of campus information technology resources. Advanced topics include external references, layouts, paper space, attributes, dimensioning, text, and the creation of a symbols library. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Practical application of computer-aided drafting techniques and construction theory to prepare residential working drawings. Course work includes developing a complete set of drawings based on wood construction, using CAD drafting standards, efficient database organization, drawing clarity, thoroughness, and attention to dimensioning, cross-referencing, and plotting. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab
Overview of zoning and building codes, with emphasis on energy performance and applicability of meeting health, safety and welfare requirements. Certification exams may be available. Some exams may be at the participants' expense. Spring Only.
2 Credits: 1.50 Lecture, 1.50 Lab
Design studio with an emphasis on basic design principles. Includes overview of principles and criteria used in the programming, analysis, and design phases for small- and medium-sized projects. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab
Prerequisites:
ACH111
Practical application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D design software to produce three-dimensional designs, documentation drawings, and computer-generated renderings. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Theory and laboratory practice in the development of non-residential working drawings. Emphasis on object-oriented CAD techniques, drafting standards, and theory of commercial construction in the preparation of drawings for a building incorporating masonry construction. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab
Theory and laboratory practice in the development of non-residential type construction documents. Emphasis on object-oriented computer-aided drafting (CAD) techniques, drafting standards, and theory of commercial construction in the preparation of drawings for a building incorporating masonry construction. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 1 Lecture, 6 Lab
Theory and design of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, and electrical service systems for residential and commercial buildings. Includes CAD drawing techniques and standards in the development of related drawings. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ACH128; or
ACH139
Introduction to the International Residential Code (IRC), the International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, specifications, and estimating. Topics covered include the interpretation and utilization of building codes, standards, and regulations; techniques used to estimate building costs; the use of specifications to define and limit materials; fabrication and installation in the construction industry; and specification development as an essential part of the contract document.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Overview of structural principles used in the design of buildings. Study includes the general concepts of static forces and the basic design of wood, masonry, and concrete materials. Some mathematical calculations required. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Prerequisites:
MTH180; or
MTH181
Principles of developing, evaluating, and applying appropriate structural systems for multi-family and commercial buildings. Topics include material and form implications for grids, lateral load bearing capacity, and cost versus functionality; interaction of architectural design concept and structural system; adding and transferring gravity loads through entire structural system; and use of data to select and size structural elements. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Introduction to object-driven, 3D animated rendering software. Practice includes using various methods to create 2D and 3D objects, manipulating objects, setting lighting conditions, creating materials and animating a scene.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Design studio focusing on the principles used in the design of building sites. Topics include climate, topography, contour modification, pedestrian and vehicular movement patterns, legal constraints, economic factors, site drawings, site models, and site analysis. Includes development of site designs for small and medium-sized projects. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ACH181
Overview of the concept of sustainability (holistic living and building design that integrates solar concepts, energy efficiency, and material ecology) and its economic, political, and environmental consequences. Lecture and hands-on application focus on sustainable building practices, including design, specification, construction, lifecycle issues, and sustainable building certification. Exploration of the historical basis for the ideology of sustainability, its applications in today's society, and the implications of choosing to live a green lifestyle. (Writing Enriched )
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Prerequisites:
ENL111
Introduction to the techniques and methods used to estimate construction costs for residential and light commercial buildings. Topics include the utilization of various types of estimates used by the design and construction industry including interpretation of labor and materials cost data, and the use of worksheets and computer spreadsheets to prepare a final estimate for a project. Additional topics include professional presentation, the ethical and legal use of digital information, and the security implications of information use and storage. Fall Only.
3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Worldwide overview of modern architectural history from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Topics include new processes and cultural phenomena that have occurred as a result of modernization. Emphasis on the influence of new technologies, building materials, globalization, environmentalism, architectural theory, and the economics of energy in shaping societies, environments, and architectural design. Spring Only.
3 Credits: 3 Lecture
Design studio with an emphasis on the methodology involved in the design of non-residential buildings and the challenges they present to the environment. Investigation of the problems in creating exterior space. Emphasis on the practice of architectural detailing. Spring Only.
4 Credits: 2 Lecture, 6 Lab