This course is important because architectural drawing is a communication skill and as such is vital for the inception, development and communication of ideas related to residential, commercial, industrial and civil construction. As current and future resources change, so must our ability to construct habitations that meet our basic human needs.

Our involvement and participation in course TEC556 will provide us with the following experiences:

*    Reasons for historical trends used in construction.

*    Understanding of drafting techniques and procedures used by architects, architectural drafters, contractors and engineers.

*    Exposure to traditional and modern building practices used in residential construction.

*    Understanding of conventional plot (site) planning.

*    Experience zoning considerations and structural calculations to produce a sound structure with good environmental and conservation planning.

*    Demonstrate economy and layout practices used in residential construction.

*    Develop electrical plans following electrical code standards.

*    Use a variety of CADD programs to develop plans, renderings and animated architectural walk-throughs.

*    Knowledge and careers related to architectural drawing.

Students will be graded on equal parts of tests/quizzes, projects and computer applications. Because most of our work must be accomplished in the classroom, daily attendance and participation is extremely important. Daily participation grades will count for 25% of the marking period grade.

1. Introduction to course

2. History of architectural design

        2.1 Colonial styling

        2.2 Modern trends

3. Review of table and CADD drafting techniques

4. Architectural lettering and title block information

5. House plan requirements and home cost estimation

6. Plot (site) planning details

        6.1 Property, zoning requirements

        6.2 Contour mapping (topography)

        6.3 Plantings, drives and walks

        6.4 House and utility locations/representations

        6.5 Ancillary structures

7. Wall sectional views

        7.1 Foundations

        7.2 Walls and ceilings

        7.3 Roof and cornice

        7.4 Structural calculations

8. Floor planning details

        8.1 Building structure representation

        8.2 Plan designing

        8.3 Services

        8.4 Electrical code and representations

        8.5 Dimensioning practices and procedures

        8.6 Interior designing and furniture plans

9. Foundation Planning

        9.1 Building structure representation

        9.2 Plan considerations

        9.3 Services

        9.4 Electrical code and representations

        9.5 Dimensioning practices and procedures

10. Elevation drawing

        10.1 Fenestration

        10.2 Material representations and layout practices

        10.3 Sub-grade details

11. Independent projects for house plan packet

        11.1 Perspective drawings and renderings

        11.2 Rafter, joist and heating plans

        11.3 3D modeling and animation (walkthroughs)

        11.4 Scaled model construction

12. Final house plan packet presentations