Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
How would you decide the style of roof to use when designing a house? List at least 3 considerations.
Is it important for an architect to know the details of how residential buildings are constructed in order to design a house? Explain.
How has the use of 3D modeling software affected the design and construction industry?
If a cost estimate indicates that a residential design is significantly over budget, what changes would you consider to reduce the cost of the project? List at least 3 changes. Would these changes result in higher or lower long-term maintenance cost of the project?
It has been said that, “Having a vision without action is a daydream; Taking action without a vision is a nightmare!” How does this apply to architectural/engineering design?
How would you describe the computational thinking and mathematical skills necessary to properly design a home and perform a cost estimate? Are different computational/mathematical skills necessary to design and analyze the water supply and plumbing system?
Is it an ethical responsibility of architects/engineers to create sustainable designs regardless of project cost? Justify your position.
What green or sustainable technique could you incorporate at home (or could have been incorporated during the design and construction phases) to reduce the negative environmental impact of your home and its operation in each of the major sustainable focus areas: water, energy, building materials, and solid waste? Give one example in each area of focus and explain.
Do building codes make the practice of architecture and engineering easier or more difficult? Explain.
Understand the components needed to frame a residential house.
Understand the purpose of a variety of roof types
Use a CAD to model a storage shed and landscape the surrounding area
Create a cost estimate for the storage shed using local supply stores
Understand r-values and perform heat loss calculations on residential buildings
Interview a client and create a house to best meet their needs, following Habitat for Humanity guidelines
Understand the components needed to frame a residential house.
Understand the purpose of a variety of roof types
Use a CAD to model a storage shed and landscape the surrounding area
Create a cost estimate for the storage shed using local supply stores
Understand r-values and perform heat loss calculations on residential buildings
Interview a client and create a house to best meet their needs, following Habitat for Humanity guidelines
Understand the components needed to frame a residential house.
Understand the purpose of a variety of roof types
Use a CAD to model a storage shed and landscape the surrounding area
Create a cost estimate for the storage shed using local supply stores
Understand r-values and perform heat loss calculations on residential buildings
Interview a client and create a house to best meet their needs, following Habitat for Humanity guidelines
CAD - Revit
Research
Communication
Modeling
Calculation
Spreadsheet
This course uses a variety of STEM standards such as: Algorithms and Programming (AAP), Engineering Tools and Technology (ETT), Communication (COM), Collaboration (COL), Ethical Reasoning and Mindset (ERM), Critical and Creative Problem-Solving (CCP), Modeling (MOD), Building Design and Analysis (BDA), Building Design and Construction Documentation (BDC), Utilities and Services (UAS), and Career Readiness (CAR).
CAR-A.Understand the educational, professional, and technical skills required for professional engineering practice.
CAR-C.Describe and distinguish among the sub-disciplines of civil engineering and architecture.
COM-A.Communicate effectively with an audience based on audience characteristics.
COL-A.Facilitate an effective team environment to promote successful goal attainment.
COL-B.Contribute individually to overall collaborative efforts.
ERM-A.Assess an engineering ethical dilemma.
ERM-B.Strive to create sustainable solutions to meet the needs of society, without compromising the ability of future society to meet their needs.
CCP-A.Exhibit an engineering mindset by demonstrating independent thinking and selfdirection in pursuit of accomplishing a goal.
CCP-B.Exhibit an engineering mindset by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to change
CCP-C.Explain and justify an engineering design process.
CCP-D.Collect, analyze, and interpret information relevant to the problem or opportunity at hand to support engineering decisions.
CCP-E.Synthesize an ill-formed problem into a meaningful, well-defined problem.
CCP-F.Generate multiple potential solution concepts.
CCP-G.Develop models to represent design alternatives and generate data to inform decision making, test alternatives, and demonstrate solutions.
CCP-H.Select a solution path from many options to successfully address a problem or opportunity.
BDC-A.Use Architectural 3D modeling software to document the design and specify the construction of a building project.
BDA-A.Create building designs that successfully address and reflect the building’s intended function, location, community, and desired aesthetic presentation.
BDA-B.Develop a sustainable and affordable single-family residential design that complies with applicable codes and requirements, uses universal design features, and meets the needs of the client.
BDA-D.Accurately determine an estimated cost of a small building project.
BDA-E.Select building components and construction techniques that will improve building energy performance and reduce ongoing energy cost.
ETT-A.Using a variety of measuring devices, measure and report quantities accurately and to a precision appropriate for the purpose.
ETT-B.Use a spreadsheet application to help identify and/or solve a problem.
ETT-C.Apply mathematical models and interpret the output of models to test ideas or make predictions.
ETT-D.Construct physical objects to represent design ideas.
SID-B.Strategically locate a building on a site based on orientation, site-specific characteristics, and local regulations.
SID-D.Develop a site plan for a commercial facility that complies with building codes and incorporates Low Impact Development techniques.
UAS-A.Size and locate new utility service connections for a building project.
UAS-B.Create preliminary designs for plumbing and electrical systems for a building project.
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