COURSE SCHEDULE
Asynchronous Coursework:
Coursework is organized on a weekly schedule this semester. The coursework will consist of a number of listed short Lessons to complete each week along with associated Learning Check quizzes and an Exercise designed to help you prepare for utilizing material in your studio design work.
You will have to pace yourself throughout the week to complete each week’s Lessons and associated Learning Checks by 12:00pm ET every Sunday. Depending on the topic, some Exercises will have a longer time to complete, so be sure to make note of the submittal deadlines for them.
Synchronous Discussion:
Thursday mornings from 9-10am ET we will hold a Zoomdiscussion session of ongoing course topics, current events, coursework and responsibilities and then offer break out sessions into small groups for Q+A and discussion of material from the Lessons with individual Arch527 faculty..
This will also be a good opportunity for questions and assistance with class Exercises and Assignments.
Post any questions for Thursday discussions on Wednesday to the #discussion Slack channel.
Remember: you can always set up an in-person meeting with a course faculty member to discuss course topics, coursework and building systems integration with your studio work.
Questions?
Visit our course Slack workspace and post in #coursework channel.
Want another way to see the semester’s schedule? Check out the Calendar view.
Week 15 (Dec 6 - 12)
Start at Module 5: Building Management Systems.
Complete the following lessons and associated learning checks in Topic 5.3: Building Costs.
5.3.1 Labor + Material Costs
5.3.2 Design of Passive + Active Systems Cost viz Energy Cost + Environmental Costs
5.3.3 Exercise 10 Building Costs (same as Assignment 9 for studio booklets) Introduction
5.3.1 and 5.3.2 Learning Checks Due by Dec 13 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 10 Due by Dec 18 at 11:59pm ET. (Uploaded to our class site)
Week 14 (Nov 29 - Dec 5)
Start at Module 5: Management + Performance Systems.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 5.1: Construction Specifications.
5.1.1 Introduction to CSI Specification System
5.1.2 Exercise 9 Specifications (same as Assignment 8 for studio booklets) Introduction
Supplementary Topic 5.2: Building Commissioning Process.
5.2.1 Building Commissioning Process (Supplementary)
5.2.2 Embodied Energy (Supplementary)
5.1.1 Learning Check Due by Dec 6 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 9 Due by Dec 18 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 11 (Nov 8 - 14)
Start at Module 4: Facade Systems.
Complete the following lessons and associated learning checks in Topic 4.4: Wall Section Drawing.
4.4.1 Lateral + Vertical Support with Attachment to Structure
4.4.2 Wall Section Examples + Relation to Façade Design
4.4.3 Wall Section Development: Select Detail Conditions
4.4.4 Supplemental: Building + Façade Acoustics Performance (by Alaa Algargoosh)
No exercise this week.
Due by Nov 15 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 10 (Nov 1 - 7)
Start at Module 4: Facade Systems.
Complete the following lessons and associated learning checks in Topic 4.2: Facade Integration.
4.2.1 Facades, Structure, + Balcony Systems
4.2.2 Window Openings
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 4.3: Facade Performance.
4.3.1 Heat Transfer + Thermal Bridges
4.3.2 Glazing Systems + Shading
4.3.3 Air Tightness + Moisture Control
4.3.4 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 8a: Wall Section Development… Coordinating Facade Design and Structural Design and Environmental Systems
Due by Nov 8 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 9 (Oct 25 - 31)
Start at Module 4: Facade Systems.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 4.1: Facade Systems_Materials + Assemblies.
4.1.1 Facade Compositional Strategies
4.1.2 Materials Selection
4.1.3 Facade Construction System Selection
4.1.4 Glazing Selection
4.1.5 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 7: Facade Design, Material Selection, and Composition
Due by Nov 1 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 7 (Oct 11 - 17)
Start at Module 3: Building Organizational Systems.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 3.1: Active Building Systems
3.1.1 Selection: Building Standards + Systems
3.1.2 Mechanical Ventilation + Building Organization
3.1.3 Active Building Systems Integration + Distribution
3.1.4 Renewable Energy Systems (OPTIONAL)
Complete the following lessons and associated learning checks in Topic 3.2: Building Water Systems
3.2.1 Warm Water Systems
3.2.2 Organizing Plumbing and Space Planning Riser Diagrams
3.2.3 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 6 Active Environmental Systems Selection and Organization
Due by Oct 18 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 6 due by Oct 25 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 6 (Oct 4 - 10)
Construction / Structural Intensive coordinated with studio this week.
Start at Module 2: Construction + Structural System Selection.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 2.2: Structural Framing_Load Paths + Walls, Columns, Beams, Slabs
2.2.1 Structural Member Sizing: Span / Depth Ratios for Loads
2.2.2 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 5: Structural Systems Organization and Member Sizing
2.2.3 Special Structural Conditions
2.2.4 Mass Timber
2.2.5 Construction Staging + Site Preparation
Exercise 4a/b due. Exercise 5 due.
Due by Oct 11 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 5 (Sep 27 - Oct 3)
Start at Module 2: Construction + Structural Systems.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 2.1: Construction + Structural Systems Selection
2.1.1 Foundation Systems: Options + Opportunities
2.1.2 Construction + Structural Systems: Options + Opportunities
2.1.3 Coordination with Building Planning
2.1.4 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 4a/4b: Foundation System Strategies + Structural System Selection
2.1.5 Load Types and Combinations (OPTIONAL)
Due by Oct 3 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 4 (Sep 20 - 26)
Start at Module 1: Site Conditions.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 1.3 Egress Systems.
1.3.1 Code + Egress
1.3.2 Stair + Core Design
1.3.3 Elevator Systems
1.3.4 Accessibility
1.3.5 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 3: Egress System Design
Due by Sep 26 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 3 (Sep 13 - 19)
Start at Module 1: Site Conditions.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 1.2: Environmental Analysis + Site Design
1.2.1 Compactness
1.2.2 Solar Orientation
1.2.3 Daylight
1.2.4 Natural Ventilation
1.2.5 Building Massing Examples
1.2.6 Casa Sol Introduction (OPTIONAL)
1.2.7 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 2: Site Environmental Design Strategies
Due by Sep 19 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 2 (Sep 6 - 12)
Start at Module 1: Site Conditions.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 1.1: Code and Regulatory Systems.
1.1.1 Introduction to the IBC and Role of Codes in Design and Construction
1.1.2 Occupancy Groups
1.1.3 Construction Types
1.1.4 Working with Code Allowable Area and Height
1.1.5 Energy Codes
1.1.6 Exercise Introduction
Exercise 1: Working with the Building Code
Due by Sep 12 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 1 (Aug 30 - Sep 5)
Start at the About Page and explore the Course User Guide Miro board.
Take a look at the Semester Schedule (also available in a Calendar view) and Syllabus.
Complete M0 Intro:
Exercise 0: Week 1 Survey
Due by Sep 5 at 11:59pm ET.