ARCH 2030 - Architectural Design 3

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify existing site characteristics for determining the best use of the property.
2. Investigate different existing environmental site concerns.
3. Research property site codes and zoning ordinances.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a building code analysis.

Objectives:

1. Research current building codes.
2. Adhere to the current barrier-free design and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessible design.
3. Identify appropriate building codes for a project.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze program requirements.

Objectives:

1. Determine goals and constraints of the project.
2. Identify users of the building.
3. Identify primary use of building, rooms, and spaces needed, etc.
4. Document commercial zoning and building code restrictions.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create schematic design solutions or design development drawings based on research.

Objectives:

1. Create bubble diagrams showing spatial relationships and circulation.
2. Develop a design concept.
3. Select building materials that support the goals of the design solution.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a complete architectural design set for commercial projects.

Objectives:

1. Create a site plan.
2. Design a floor plan.
3. Identify elevations.
4. Create a perspective drawing.
5. Construct a model.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create Building Information Modeling (BIM) computer-generated drawings.

Objectives:

1. Coordinate the digital files to illustrate a student solution.
2. Identify the components for a BIM computer-generated drawing.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Commercial
2. Site Analysis
3. Building Code Analysis
4. Program requirements
5. Schematic Design
6. Design development
7. Site Plan
8. Floor Plans
9. Elevations
10. Perspectives
11. BIM Model
12. Course Design Portfolio