Assignmnets

Assignment 1

Step 1: Documentation
You have been assigned a building to research- explore, analyze and identify essential components and construction details of your project. Collect information such as plans, elevations, sections, perspective drawings, photographs. Use a scanner to scan and archive your materials. Your scanned images must be jpeg and minimum of 200 dpi. Provide bibliographical references.

Print out your scanned drawings; plans, elevations & sections (black lines with white back ground) along with your graphic scale and / or dimensions. Your prints must be large where each line and components can be easily distinguished- doors, partition walls, structural walls- You should use Photoshop to clean up unwanted marks or colorations produced by the scanner.

Step 2: measurement
Raster your scanned jpgs into AutoCad and do the flowing measurements:
Floor plans A) Calculate and accurately create dimensions for exterior walls and openings. B) Calculate and accurately create dimensions for interior walls and openings. C) Calculate, understand and accurately create roof dimensions. Slopes, curves, overhang, skylights D) Recognize and dimension low wall, floating walls, floor elevations changes, stairs, appliances, furniture and fixtures
Elevations A) Calculate and accurately create vertical dimensions for exterior walls and openings. B) Calculate and accurately create vertical dimensions for interior walls and openings. C) Calculate and accurately create dimensions for roofs configuration.

Sections A) Calculate and accurately create vertical dimensions for exterior walls and openings. B) Calculate and accurately create vertical dimensions for interior walls and openings. C) Calculate and accurately create dimensions for roofs configuration. D) Recognize and dimension hidden areas cannot be identified from plans and elevations such as interior stairs, ramps,

Step 3: Coordination
Coordinate plans, elevations and sections to clearly understand each component of the building and its dimension. Make sure your dimension adds up correctly from components to whole. At this point, you must have a clear understanding of the house three dimensionally.


Assignment 02: ACAD Structural, Perimeter, Edges Due

1) Using LINE tool, draw Structural Grid System. Grid spacing must be accurate based on your research. See example below 2) Using LINE, POLYLINE and/or RECTANGLE tool, draw (in plan) columns and beams at their precise locations. Beams must be dashed to indicate that they are above your cut elevation. See example below. 3) Using LINE and/or POLYLINE tool creating exterior wall. Focus on the total dimension (corner to corner, end to end). Using OFFSET too to create guideline from your existing walls. Use TRIM + FILLET to finish up the openings. 4) Each plan must be saved starting with your name, the drawing name and follow by project name (optional).
Create one plan per floor.
Example:

* Remember, there are thicknesses to everything you draw! Make sure you have your dimensions completed before you begin the assignment. You may draw everything under layer “0” as sketches and change layer once each component is complete. Layering and coloring system will determine the beauty of your drawings.

Basic Layer Names & Colors (Floor Plans)
A-FL1-WALL: BLUE
A-FL1-WINDOW: RED
A-FL1-DOOR: YELLOW
A-FL1-STRUCTURE: BLUE, MAGENTA
A-FL1-GRID: GRAY #8(CENTER 2)
A-FL1-TEXT: RED
A-FL1-DASHED: GRAY #8 (DASHED 2)
A-FL1-HATCH RED, GREY #8, GRAY#9
A-FL1-FURNITURE GREEN
A-FL1-STAIR RED, YELLOW
A-FL1-DIM RED


Assignment 3: ACAD Floor plans

Accurately follow your configured dimensioned plan(s), ACAD layering system, and Line-weight coloring system. Students are to draw floor plan(s) of the selected project starting with enclosure components such as walls, windows and doors. Pay close attention to all exterior details such as window trims / frames, reveals, joints, patterns, etc.

1) Draw LINE and / or POLYLINES creating exterior and interior walls. Focus on the total dimension of each portion of the walls (corner to corner, end to end).

2) Use OFFSET command to create guideline from your existing walls. Use TRIM + FILLET to finish up the openings.

3) Draw windows frames and glass. Windows should be drawn only once; use COPY and STRETCH to modify windows to fit larger and smaller openings. Remember, ACAD best tool is COPY.

4) Draw doors; swing, sliding, pivot- Use COPY and STRETCH to modify doors to fit larger and smaller openings.

5) Draw interior components such as appliances, fixtures and furniture. These objects can be drawn manually or choose from ACAD Design Center. Please understand that these components are only “symbolic” to create a sense of scale and clear understanding of floor layout.

6) Each plan must be saved starting with your name, the drawing name and follow by project name (optional). Copy all drawings in a group CD or DVD, to be delievered by due date.
Example: Your_Name.DWG

7) Plot to an architectural scale, on 11” x 17” paper
* Remember, there are thicknesses to everything you draw! Make sure you have your dimensions clean before you begin this exercise. You may draw everything under layer “0” as sketches and change layer once each component is complete.



Assignment 4 : ACAD Elevations & Sections Due:

1) Identify ground line on your elevations and sections.

2) Using CONSTRUCTION LINE or X_LINE; focus on edges and corners, project vertical lines down from your plans creating exterior wall edges and perimeters.

3) Using CONSTRUCTION LINE or X_LINE; focus on openings, project vertical lines down from your plans creating openings and cuts on walls.

4) Using CONSTRUCTION LINE or X_LINE; focus on details, project vertical lines down from your plans creating details such as trims, reveals, patterns.

5) Use TRIM + FILLET to clean up edges, openings and details.

6) Create HATCH where applicable. Make sure your hatch color is #8 or #9.

7) Each plan must be saved starting with your name, the drawing name and follow by project name (optional). Copy all drawings in a group CD or DVD, to be delivered by due date. Example: Your_Name.DWG

8) Plot to an architectural scale, on 11” x 17” paper
Remember, there are thicknesses to everything you draw! Make sure you have your dimensions clean before you begin this exercise. You may draw everything under layer “0” as sketches and change layer once each component is complete.

Assignment 05: RHINO exterior / interior walls, windows and doors

Step 01: Enclosure
A) Focus only on exterior walls and external enclosure; create three dimensional objects by using EXTRUSION command. Use ACAD elevations you have previously generated and images of the house to guide you.

B) Focus only on interior walls and interior partitions; create three dimensional objects by using EXTRUSION command.

C) Starting from Basement or Ground floor; create doors and windows according to your ACAD elevations.
* Remember: Creating your models in parts will make it easier for editing your models in the future. Please make sure that your 2D objects were drawn correctly and made as objects (using polylines or PEdit) in ACAD.

Step 02: Render:
A) From top view of your model, create Appropriate light sources according to your views of the
model (see class example).
B) In your Perspective view port, rotate view and camera to human eye level at most interesting location. Remember, you your light sources must be behind your camera.
C) Setup your rendering mode
D) Render and Save each view
E) Provide a minimum of 4 exterior ground plane views, 2 aerial views and 2 interior views.

Final format 11x17 jpg 200 dpi.

* Remember, your render must illustrate sufficient amount of shadows and lights.

Syllabus

ARC 4058 Computer Applications in Architecture

Computer Applications in Architecture
Instructor: Erik P. Sundquist
e-mail: erik.sundquist@fiu.edu

Course Description:
The course will be organized as a series of software introduction seminars that will focus on computer applications in architecture concerning a technique driven mode of spatial and material production that would lead students towards a coherent final project. Students will be guided through the essentials of digital CAD drawing along with the basics of polygon and NURBS modeling. The course will follow with introductions to graphic presentation principles—drawing layout and rendering, lighting conditions, camera setup and the basics of material emulation.

Course Objectives:
The main educational value of this course is the development of an individual and successful architectural language that serves as a base for the following years in the School of Architecture. The class will serve as a source for graphic standards and will provide students with the digital skills that are necessary to progress toward a continually expanding repertoire of both abstract and pictorial, literal graphical and visual language.

Applied Software:
Auto CAD 2009 or 2010, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 4
(Free trial versions of these software can be downloaded from the web)

Required Text:
Autocad and Its Applications: Basics by Terrence Shumaker
Inside Rhinoceros 4 (or version 3) by Ron K.C. Cheng

Course Evaluation:
Grading will be based on the University System.

The final grade will be determined on the following basis:
Class Participation (attendance + verbal participation +blog) 20%
Assignments 40%
Final Presentation 40%
Students will be evaluated upon performance in their assignments and projects; while a satisfactory grade in the course may be attained by the completion of all work required to the satisfaction of the professor. Individual initiative and investigation of design and research issues that extend beyond the basic requirements are strongly encouraged.
Grades:
94-100= A 87-89= B+ 80-83= B- 74-76= C 67-69= D+ 60-63= D-
90-93 = A- 84-86= B 77-79= C+ 70-73= C- 64-66= D 0-59 = F




Class Standards:
Attendance and class participation are required at all class meetings (see Course Schedule). Four (4) unexcused absences automatically result in a failing grade for the course. Every absence is 20% off of the attendance and
participation grade. Every day you are late, you will receive half (1/2) an absence. An acceptable excused absence is defined by the student having missed class due to extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control and must be accompanied by written proof. In the event that you miss a class, you are responsible for all material covered. No late work will be accepted. Being absent at a final review will result in a failing grade.

Student Rights and Responsibilities:
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, become familiar with, and abide by all Departmental, College and University requirements and regulations. These include but are not limited to:
-The Florida International University Catalog Division of Student Affairs Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities
-Departmental Curriculum and Program Sheets
-Departmental Policies and Regulations

Student Work:
The School of Architecture reserves the right to retain any and all student work for the purpose of record, exhibition and instruction. All students are encouraged to photograph and/or copy all work for personal records prior to submittal to instructor.

Civility Clause:
Students and are expected to treat one another with a high degree of civility
and respect. Students can and should expect the same from the instructor. If a
student fails to act responsibly or in a many that disrupts the class or impedes
instruction for his/her colleagues, she or he may be asked to leave the class
and will still be held responsible for all relevant information missed through
this absence.

Students With Special Needs:
Students who may need auxiliary aids or services to ensure access to academic
programs should register with the Office of Disability Services for Students.
The following schedule is subject to change.