This course is INACTIVE
Division
Technology - DNU
Department
Arch Construction-DNU
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Architecture/Construction
Course Number
220
Course Title
Residential Design
Cross-Referenced Course
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ACT-130 and ACT-150
Catalog Course Description
This is an advanced course in which the student develops a residential design for an assigned site and client. Included are site planning, building design and a partial set of construction documents. Presentation drawings of the proposed design are also required.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Programming a residential design project
- Functional organization through “bubble-diagramming”
- Coordinating building requirements with natural site amenities and legal restrictions
- Schematic design of plans, sections and elevations
- Development of final design presentation documents including:
• Site plan • Floor plans • Building sections • Exterior elevations
- Analysis of construction materials and processes
- Design development for pre-construction document preparation
- Development of construction documents for:
• Floor plans • Building sections • Wall sections and details
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Analyze and organize functions for a specific residential design
- Analyze and organize site parameters for building placement
- Create schematic plans, sections and elevations
- Create a comprehensive design presentation
- Select appropriate materials, finishes, appliances and equipment
- *Translate a design presentation into usable construction documents
- Produce properly formatted construction documents
- Utilize building codes as they relate to residential design and construction
- Apply CAD skills in the preparation of documents
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment is based on performance of periodic lab projects. All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2015