Terri
Meyer Boake, BES, BArch, MArch, LEED AP |
Umeda Sky Building, Osaka, Japan |
Arch
172:
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Course Description:This is an introduction to building construction dealing with the systems surrounding the making of buildings, building science, soils, foundations, wood frame systems and masonry systems. The course begins with an historical introduction of the primary materials of stone, steel and reinforced concrete to discover the impact of their development on Architectural design through the past 300 years. Students will Teaching Assistants: Amanda Ghantous, Mila Wiggins Laptop policy: Office Hours: Log-in to LEARN: here |
Schedule of Classes - Wednesdays 10am to 1pm- ARC 1001 (MLH) | |
Date | Topic and Assignments |
For a BONUS mark of 1% please log into LEARN and provide a profile picture. Has to be done before September 30! | |
Sept. 16 | INTRODUCTION: Do You Own a Hardhat and Safety Boots? INTRODUCTION: FROM TECHNIQUE TO TECHNOLOGY 50 Architects You Should Know: Brunelleschi, Bramante, Alberti, Michelangelo, Bernini, Palladio, Wren, Gaudi, Jefferson, Schinkel SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: A STONE DETAIL/BUILDIING (this
assignment is given OUT on the 16th and due on the 23rd...) |
Sept. 23 | IRON AND STEEL: THE CREATION OF THE STRUCTURAL SKELETON AND THE EVOLUTION OF MODERNISM 50 Architects You Should Know: Ledoux, Sullivan, Burnham, Horta, Gropius, Mies, Neutra, Pei, Rogers, Meier, Foster, Herzog&deMeuron, Gehry, Koolhaas, Nouvel SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: SKETCH SOME EXPOSED STEEL DETAILS |
Sept. 30 | THE EVOLUTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO MODERNISM 50 Architects You Should Know: Wright, Perret, Le Corbusier, Kahn, Niemeyer, Saarinen, Ando, Hadid, Ito, Tange SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: SKETCH SOMETHING CONSTRUCTED IN REINFORCED CONCRETE THAT HAS SOME TEXTURE. |
Oct. 7 | Quiz #1: Connecting the Nature of the Material to Design 5% (covering first 3 lectures) The tests will be based on materials that are noted in the title of the test. So, it will include: my lecture, the powerpoint, the readings noted for those weeks. Readings are noted in the box for the topic week. It would be helpful if you read them before the class, as what I am saying would seem clearer. At least read them after the class, to refresh and supplement the lecture. And read them at least before the test. I do NOT make up my lectures based upon the textbook. That is pretty repetitive and boring. I supplement the text. They work together. |
MAKING BUILDINGS/DESIGNING BUILDINGS READ: 50 Architects You Should Know: Aalto, Johnson, Pei, Rossi, SOM, Libeskind |
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Oct. 14 | Quiz #2: Making Buildings/Designing Buildings (5%) |
SOILS, EXCAVATIONS AND SURVEYING FOUNDATIONS FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM BUILDINGS SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: NORTH ARROW AND MATCHING GRAPHIC SCALE |
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Oct. 21 | AN INTRODUCTION TO WOOD CONSTRUCTION SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: SOMETHING FROM CHICAGO |
Oct. 28 | Quiz #3: Soils, Surveying and Foundations (5%) |
FILM: "My First Building" by Aaron Nelson (60 minutes) Please take notes during the film. This is part of your course work and will be evaluated when the sketchbooks are graded. |
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Nov. 4 | Finish intro to wood framing lecture... AN INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY CONSTRUCTION Links
(for reference, not for the quiz): SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION OR BRICK DETAILS, YOUR CHOICE! |
Nov. 11 | SITE VISITS: Participation (2.5%) PART ONE PLEASE
LOOK AT THE LIST1 LIST2 TO SEE WHAT GROUP YOU ARE
IN. NO SWITCHING!! IF YOU MISS THE BUS YOU LOSE THE 2.5%.
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Nov. 18 | SITE VISITS: Participation (2.5%) PART TWO PLEASE
LOOK AT THE PREVIOUS LISTS TO SEE WHAT GROUP YOU ARE
IN. NO SWITCHING!! IF YOU MISS THE BUS YOU LOSE THE 2.5%. NO ATTENDANCE - NO MARKS! MORE INFO |
Nov. 25 | Quiz #4: Masonry Basics (5%) |
WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION READ: Interesting video of framing in Japan link SKETCHING ASSIGNMENT: WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION |
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Dec. 2 | Quiz
#5: Wood Frame Construction (5%) |
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION AND CASE STUDIES |
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SKETCHBOOKS ARE DUE AT THE END OF THIS CLASS | |
Dec. 22 | Hand
in for Final Term Project at 4pm to Terri's Office #3012 This project is an individual project. It is completely different from what the class did last year. |
Evaluation: |
Evaluation for this course
will take place as follows. There will be a series of SIX short (30
minute) tests on both the content of the lectures and the assigned reading
material. These tests will take place during class time, as scheduled
in the course outline. You will be permitted to use your sketchbooks as
aids for the test. If you are not present to take the test when given,
you will forfeit the opportunity to write the test unless your circumstances
are substantiated by a doctor's certificate. Missing two tests will constitute
a failure of the entire course.The final term grade will consist
of an average of submitted work as follows, however, FAILURE TO ACHIEVE
A PASSING GRADE IN THE TERM PROJECT WILL CONSTITUTE FAILURE OF THE COURSE. Final term
projects are to be handed in hard copy, i.e. "on paper". Digital submissions
will not be accepted. FIELD TRIPS: 2 @ 2.5% each FINAL
DESIGN: 40%
a set of drawings that will be based on your final studio project for Arch 192 |
Reference Texts and other Materials: |
The following texts will be used for BOTH Arch 172 and Arch 173 (Winter term). CMHC. Canadian Wood Frame
House Construction. Available as a downloadable PDF. here 50 Architects You Should Know. Prestel Press. Course notes. Available online.
As linked throughout the course outline, or find them all here: |
Wood Resources: |
Below are links to pdf copies of some fantastic guides put together by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on different construction practices in Canada. They are fairly hefty in size, so download with a good connection. Each has a series of details contained within the text. The one on "Wood Frame" would be applicable to most areas of Canada. Since BC is so wet, they have developed a special set of details for BC construction. You could also refer to these for your work -- they are just "better" from a building science perspective. The BC guide also includes some more developed information on different assemblies.Those of you detailing roofs without attics, need to look in the BC guide under roof assemblies for a sandwich type roof that is comprised of rigid polystyrene insulation rather than batt insulation. You need to vent batt insulation as it can retain moisture and freeze/leak. Rigid polystyrene (the blue stuff that comes in boards) is a closed cell system and does not get waterlogged. It is used on flat roofs and below grade around foundations. CMHC Best Practice Guides: Wood Frame Guide, BC Wood Frame Guide, Brick and Block and Brick and Steel Stud All of the CMHC Best Practice Guides are available in binder as well as CD form in Musagetes. Just looking for neat ideas of how to build in wood? Look at the Wood Design & Building periodicals in Musagetes!
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Powerpoint Presentations: |
The files listed below will take you to some interactive powerpoint files. Upload the files then go to the slide show mode. Every time you click your mouse, the detail will "build itself". You will be able to see all the materials and the sequence of assembly. They are all for wood frame with stucco or wood veneer. You will have to extrapolate the sequence as it applies to masonry veneer situations. Window Head link |
Avoidance of Academic Offenses |
Academic
Integrity: To
create and promote a culture of academic integrity, the behaviour
of all members of the University of Waterloo is based on honesty,
trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Note for students with disabilities: The Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD), located in Needles Hall, Room 1132, collaborates with all academic departments to arrange appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities without compromising the academic integrity of the curriculum. If you require academic accommodations to lessen the impact of your disability, please register with the OPD at the beginning of each academic term. Once registered with OPD, please meet with the professor, in confidence, during my office hours to discuss your needs. |
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