The class will participate in hands-on, constructivist activities through a variety of architectural engineering design activities and challenges. These major activities, after preliminary training, will involve a problem solving design process as well as incorporating many of the Standards for Technological Literacy listed below. Knowledge content areas will include:
• Architectural Forces: In designing architectural structures, the physical forces acting upon the structure must be analyzed. We will do hands-on studies and activities related to the forces of:
o Tension
o Compression
o Twisting
o shearing
• Basic House Design: We will study the basics of house design in order to be able to produce well thought-out, custom designs later on.
• Architectural Drawing: we will produce architectural drawings and floor plans using conventional drafting methods.
• CAD: we will produce architectural drawings and floor plans using computer assisted design software.
• Construction and House Systems: we will investigate various construction techniques and materials and the in-house systems of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Green Architectural Design: we will learn about the various passive and active solar technologies, energy storage, alternative construction methodologies, and “green” construction materials.
• Architectural Design Challenge and Project: students will design a “green”, energy efficient, environmentally friendly residence and produce a model of their design as well as a full set of architectural plans. This is the culminating activity of this course.
The class will also participate in readings and discussions related to the following areas that follow the Standards for Technological Literacy:
• Nature of Technology
o The Characteristics and Scope of Technology (What is Technology?)
o The Core Concepts of Technology: Systems, Resources, Processes
o Relationships Among Technologies and the Connections Between Technologies and Other Fields
• Technology and Society
o The cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology
o The effects of technology on the environment
o The role of society in the development and use of technology
o The influence of technology on history
• Design
o The attributes of design
o Engineering Design process
o The role of Troubleshooting, Research & Development, Invention, Innovation and Experimentation in Problem Solving
• Abilities for a Technological World
o Apply Design Processes
o Use & Maintain Technological Products & Systems
o Assess the impact of Products & Systems
• The Designed World
Information & Communication Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
Construction Technologies
Agriculture & Related Bio-Technologies
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