ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I & II
INTRODUCTION
The course focuses on basic and advanced theories
and principles of design. Historical
and contemporary theories are discussed, studied, and presented by means of
drawings and models. Techniques in drawing presentations are researched and scrutinized.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to develop an
awareness of the major issues and current forces in technology and the social
strength of architecture. Design principles relative to the enclosure of
spaces, fire protection, safety with respect to life and the occupancy
requirements of contemporary design are discussed enabling the student to
integrate the course material into building design solutions.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The course is presented in a lecture and critic
format, with three design presentations being developed by students. Oral and graphic presentation by students is
required.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is critical in order to fully
understand the course material and maintain acceptable grades. Students
arriving within the first 15 minutes will be marked present (P); within the
next 15 minutes will be marked late (L) (a lateness is regarded as ½ absence).
Arriving after 30 minutes is an absence (LA). Students who accumulate a total of 4 absences will be given an “F” for
the course. There are no excused absences except for religious conflicts.
EVALUATION
Every five weeks a grade will be generated. Each of these grades will be based upon the
following: Design Work 75%, Oral Presentation 25%. Final Grade will be an average
of the three grades.
PROJECT EXTENSIONS
There is no provision for an INCOMPLETE as a
grade. At the discretion of the
instructor, for extenuating circumstances, an instructor may grant a student a
time extension in order to complete a project. If an extension is granted and
the work is turned in within 7 days; the work will be graded and one full
letter grade will be deducted from the grade. Work not submitted or submitted
after the extension time will receive an “F”.
It is the responsibility of the student to fully understand the terms of
an extension. Ask the instructor if there are any questions.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Week 1: Introduction, Lecture on design
principles; Design Problem #1 issued
Week 2: Conceptual development of Design Problem
#1 with emphasis on Form and Space, Examination of three dimensional Proportion
and Scale using freehand sketches
Week 3: Development of the Design Solution in
Plan, Section and Elevation with the integration of Structure, Spatial
Organization and use of proper materials
Week 4: Finalize Design Problem #1 with emphasis
on Presentation
Week 5: GRADE #1 - Final submission of Design #1
Solution with oral presentation, criticism and grading: Design Problem #2
issued
Week 6: Conceptual development of Design Problem
#2 with emphasis on the environment, zoning codes and site constraints
Week 7: Integration of Structural, Mechanical
& Plumbing Systems for Design Problem #2, Integration of systems with Form
& Function
Week 8: FIELD TRIP - Notable Buildings, Time &
Place TBD
Week 9: Finalize Design Problem #2 with emphasis
on Presentation
Week 10: GRADE #2 - Final submission of Design #2
Solution with oral presentation, criticism and grading; Design Problem #3
issued
Week 11: Conceptual Development of Design Problem
#3 with emphasis on Function, Organization of Spaces, Accessibility and Safety
Week 12: Integration of Structural, Mechanical
& Plumbing Systems for Design Problem #3
Week 13: Evaluation of the Final Integrated Design
Solution
Week 14: Finalize Design Problem #3 with emphasis
on Presentation
Week 15: GRADE #3 - Final submission of Design #3
Solution with oral presentation, criticism and final grading, Evaluation and
review of entire semester's work
READING REFERENCES:
Ching, Francis, (1992), ARCHITECTURE: FORM, SPACE &
ORDER, Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY
Ching, Francis, (1994), A VISUAL DICTIONARY OF
ARCHITECTURE, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Reid, Esmond, (1989), UNDERSTANDING BUILDINGS, MIT
Press
Mario Salvaddori (1980), WHY BUILDINGS STAND UP,
Norton & Company, Inc.