Architectural Design 2: Building Materials

Course Information

• The course code is ARCDES22.
• The course title is Architectural Design 2: Building Materials.
• It's a 2-unit course with 1 lecture hour and 3 studio hours.

Course Description

• Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings to shelter humans.
• In BS Architecture, understanding humans and their environment requires basic knowledge to come up with architectural design concepts and ideas.
• Learning to manipulate fundamental building blocks visually communicates abstract ideas logically with skill.
• Architectural Design 2 focuses on design exercises involving anthropometrics, modular coordination, functional relationships, and activity circuits.

Course Requirements

• Update account profile picture with a recent photograph.
• Add yourself to the course Facebook group chat using SURNAME, GIVEN NAME, MIDDLE NAME format., DELA CRUZ, FRANCISCA D.
• Upload a 1 - 2 minute video to introduce yourself and state your expectations of the course.
• Actively participate in discussion forums for individual course topics.
• Discussion Forum (DF) contributions should be less than 150 words and graded based on relevance.
• Discussion Forum Responses (DFR) shall not be more than 100 words and graded based on relevance.
• Regularly check the Gclassroom or FB Messenger account for announcements.
• Submit all online requirements using the filename: SURNAME_FIRST NAME INITIAL_TOPIC (e.g., DELA CRUZ_J_SELF INTRODUCTION)
• Submit all requirements on time.
• Hard deadlines for online submissions are on the last week of each grading term otherwise, submissions will not be considered.
• Obtain a minimum 70% mark on all required activities to pass the course.
• Submit a learner's e-portfolio to be uploaded at the end of the semester, including a Cover Page, Introduction page, Table of Contents, List of Graded Output, and Compilation of Grade Course Works with brief descriptions.

Student's Qualitive Learning Assessment Questions

• Did you work hard as possible?
• Did you set and maintain standards for yourself?
• Did you spend enough time doing quality work?
• Did you prioritize and manage your time properly to complete the work?
• Did you make good use of available resources?
• Did you ask questions when needed?
• Did you evaluate and Re-evaluate your work for possible errors?
• Did you examine the best standards for similar works?
• Are your works something that you are proud of and would show to a larger audience?

Module Topic Assessment Criteria (Rated 4-1)

• Level of effort placed in the module
• Difficulty in completing the course
• Skills/knowledge of the topic contribution of the course
• Clarity of learning objectives
• Organization and planning module
• Appropriateness of workload
• Participation of learners in activities

Grading Rubrics

• Advanced, Excellent, Very Good, Excellent, Full Compliance. Equivalent 4. Percentage 76-100%
• Proficient, Satisfactory, Good, Acceptable. Equivalent 3. Percentage 51-75%
• Basic, Fair, Marginal, Borderline. Equivalent 2. Percentage 25-50%
• Poor, Unacceptable, Non-Compliance. Equivalent 1. Percentage 0-24%

Deliverables

• Creative output expresses organized ideas and concepts with drawings and illustrations.
• The Architecture presentation reflect proper graphical designs whether manual and computer generated.
• Aesthetic output considers visually pleasing design and composition.
• Completeness ensure the output meets all requirements.
• Essays and answers to written questions should be clear, relevant, and comprehensive.
• Organized answers to questions should be focused and logical.
• Writing style includes relevant grammar, punctuation, spelling, and tone.

Module Learning Outcome

Cognitive Domain

• Gain knowledge manipulating shapes and forms
• Know the applications of anthropometrics and ergonomics in space planning.
• Know the fundamentals of architectural design processes, methods, and techniques.

Affective Domain

• Understand space planning importance to creative architectural design solutions.
• Recognize the significance of designing different residential buildings.

Psychomotor Domain

• Produce creative architectural design compositions by manipulating shapes and forms.
• Integrate principles of anthropometrics and ergonomics for composition fit for human use.
• Present basic architectural problem design drawing with satisfactory creativity.

Module Study Schedule

• The module contains 5 topics spread over 5 months.

Module 1

• Title: Introduction to Architectural Design
• Timeframe: 1 week

Module 2

• Title: Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
• Timeframe: 2 weeks

Module 3

• Title: Architectural Programming
• Timeframe: 4 weeks

Module 4

• Title: Physical Parts of a Residence
• Timeframe: 1 week

Module 5

• Title: Residential Design Standards
• Timeframe: 4 weeks

Module 6

• Title: Basic Space Planning
• Timeframe: 4 weeks

To Complete Each Module

• Use the appropriate links in Google Classroom to “TURN IN” works.
• Observe proper etiquette in all forum contributions.
• Plagiarism is not tolerated, use APA Referencing to cite all ideas.
• During assessments remember the degree of honesty is expected. Online Deadlines will be during courses.

Assignment for Topic 1: Introduction to Architectural Design

• Deadline for Architectural Design: One Week.
• Watch "How to design like an architect" video and answer the question
• Cite one important factor for architectural design. Support answer with photograph annotations.(Google Slide/PPT)
• Read two classmates' answers.

Synthesis Activity

• Test your knowledge via online quiz.
• Analyze 1 modern existing building-local or international.
• Note architect and building descriptions with interior/exterior/ plan photographs.
• Give the designer's main consideration in the overall design.
• Influence on said consideration on configuration of the building with photograph annotations.
• Read two classmates' answers.

Assignment for Topic 2: Anthropometrics and Ergonomics

• Watch the Chapter 2 Anthropometrics video, and the WSJ Ergonomics Expert setting up desk video.
• Cite an application of anthropometry and ergonomics. Support answers with photograph annotation (Google Slides/PPT).

Synthesis Activity

• Reflection: Why anthropometrics is important in design, support discussion with photograph annotations.
• Read two classmates' works, and answer what you can learn.
• Answer study questions.
• Apply by researching basic kiosk criteria.

Topic 1 Essential Takeaways : Learning Outcomes - By the End of the Lesson, the student should:

• Basic design process mechanics/ architectural systems.
• Influence-factors pertaining to architecture design

Architectural Design Influences:

• Client: Some clients express building completion ideas.
• Program: Series of client aspirations, requirements, and limitations.
• Community concerns: Satisfying groups, neighbors and officials.
• Codes and Regulations – safety/ land-use constraints.
• Context and Climate: Nature of surrounding fabric of elements.
• Religion and Culture: Building aesthetic and client’s beliefs.
• Geography: Site size, topography, water drainage etc.
• Building Technology: Building configuration/materials.
• Sustainability: Ongoing system to continue the future.
• Cost - Budget Available
• Schedule: Constraints set by product schedule

Architectural Systems & Orders

• Architectural Systems - Space achieved through technology accommodation. -Spatial System—Integration of elements and function relationships. -Structural System—Grid of columns with beams that determine direction. -Enclosure system—Planes define rectangular volume -Circulation system—Linked levels with viewer perception. -Context—Exterior form wraps organization of forms -Space-Structure-Enclosure Organizational pattern -Movement In Space Time, entry path and Light view -Technology: structure, welfare environmental and sustainability. - Program -User requirements, and factors -Context - Site/Sun/wind -Orders-Cover physical -Perceptual Sensory Perception by -Approach and Departure - light colour texture in movement conceptual- Understanding responding

Topic 2: Anthropometrics and Ergonomics

Key Concepts:

• Space/Clearance: Continuous expanse, free/available.
• Interior Spaces: Human-movement activity/repose.
• **Type Physical space: -Static Space - individual not moving -Dynamic - individual move around -Social - space needed to control person’s personal space

Proxemics

• Spatial requirements to establish comfort from those others. -personal- space for friends. -social-Normal voice, voice level.

Anthropometrics: Comparative Measurement Study

• Adapt to suit the human is underlying principle

Term Factors:

• Static Anthropometry -Body sizes at rest
• Functional Anthropometry - measurement of abilities related, Maneuvering Space

Ergonomics

• Workplaces designed to the people.
• Minimize any risk to ensure tools are designed.
• Create safe space, comfort productive with human abilitys

Architectural Design 2 focuses on design exercises that involve anthropometrics, modular coordination, functional relationships, and activity circuits. This course is a 2-unit course with 1 lecture hour and 3 studio hours. It builds upon basic knowledge to develop architectural design concepts.