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.
After each topic module you will be asked to take a short Quiz to help you retain and synthesize your learning and confidence with the course material.
You will have to pace yourself throughout the week to complete each week’s Lessons and associated Learning Checks by 11:59pm 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 the course faculty will be available to meet online for a
Q +A discussion of ongoing work and and discussion of material from the Lessons. Individuals or studio teams will have the opportunity into small groups with individual course faculty.
This will also be a good opportunity for questions and assistance with class Exercises and Assignments.
To help us prepare, please post any questions for Thursday discussions on Wednesday to the #discussion Slack channel.
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.
Week 2 (Sep 6 - 12) Module 1
Start by reviewing the overview of 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 3 (Sep 13 - 19)
Start by reviewing the overview of Module 1: Site Conditions.
Complete the following lessons, associated learning checks, and exercise in Topic 1.2: Environmental Analysis + Site Design
1.2.0 Overview to Site Analysis + Passive Design
1.2.1 Site Analysis (Environmental)
1.2.2 Compactness
1.2.3 Solar Orientation
1.2.4 Daylight
1.2.5 Natural Ventilation
1.2.6 Introduction to Exercise 2: Building Massing Examples
1.2.7 Casa Sol Introduction (OPTIONAL)
Exercise 2: Site Environmental Design Strategies (Due 9/26/2021 @11:59pm)
Week 4 (Sep 20 - 26)
Start by reviewing the overview of Module 1: Site Conditions.
Then 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 at 11:59pm ET.
Follow this link to an important introduction to Module 1 Quiz.
Week 5 (Sep 27 - Oct 3) Module 2
Start by reviewing the overview of Module 2: Construction Systems.
Then 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 6 (Oct 4 - 10)
Construction / Structural Intensive coordinated with studio this week.
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
2.2.6 Light Wood Framing Review. (Supplemental Lesson.)
Exercise 4a/b due Oct 11 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 5 due Oct 17 at 11:59pm.
Module 2 Quiz due Oct 17 at 11:59pm.
Week 7 (Oct 11 - 17) Module 3
Begin by reviewing the overview of Module 3: Building Organizational Systems.
Then 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 24 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 6 due by Nov 14 at 11:59pm ET.
Module 3 Quiz Link. Due by Oct 24 at 11:59pm ET.
Schematic Design Review: Thursday October 14
Week 8 (Oct 18 - 24)
See Week 7 for Module 3 Lesson Assignments and Submission Dates
Thursday discussion TBA.
Week 9 (Oct 25 - 31) Module 4
Begin by reviewing the overview of Module 4: Facade Systems.
Then 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 7 at 11:59pm
Week 9 Discussion (Oct 28)
9am-10am ET. Zoom link here.
Post your questions on our course Slack!
Teams can sign up for meetings with faculty. Sign up sheet TBA.
Week 10 (Nov 1 - 7)
This week we will continue our focus on the topic of facade systems design.
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
Due by Nov 7 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 8a: Wall Section Development… Coordinating Facade Design and Structural Design and Environmental Systems
Due by Dec 5 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 11 (Nov 8 - 14)
This week we will continue with the topic of facade system design and introduce material to support your development of a comprehensive wall section for your studio design projects.
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 14 at 11:59pm ET.
Module 4 Quiz Link
Due November 21st at 11:59pm
Exercise 6 due by Nov 14 at 11:59pm ET.
Week 12 (Nov 15 - 21)
Design Development + Wall Section Review.
No required Lessons this week!
Week 12 Discussion (Nov 18)
No Discussion this week.
Week 13 (Nov 22 - 28)
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Week 14 (Nov 29 - Dec 5)
This week introduces Module 5 with a range of topics around the transition from design into construction and also materials on building performance and test.
Begin by reviewing this overview of Module 5: Building Management + Performance Systems.
Then 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: Supplemental Topics.
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 20 at 11:59pm ET. (Uploaded to our class site)
Week 15 (Dec 6 - Dec 12)
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 Learning Check Due by Dec 12 at 11:59pm ET.
Exercise 10 Due by Dec 12 at 11:59pm ET. (Uploaded to our canvas site)
Module 5 Quiz Due by Dec 20 at 11:59pm.
Learning Check Review 2 Due by Dec 20 at 11:59pm