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Architectural Design (Intro to CAD Architect) (Period 7) Assignments

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2013-2014 School Year
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Architectural Design (Intro to CAD Architect):

is a semester long course, that focuses on the field of architecture, architectural design, and computer aided drafting and design.


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Assignment

20 Week Project:
MESA Craftstick Bridge Project
 

           

LEVEL: Grades 9 – 12

 

TYPE OF CONTEST: Team

 

COMPOSITION OF TEAMS: 1 - 2 students per team

 

OVERVIEW: Students will design and construct a model popsicle stick bridge from their own plans that will carry a maximum load while using as little wood as possible, stressing neatness, craftsmanship, and creativity.

 

MATERIALS: ¼” x ¼” square popsicle sticks (ten 3 ft. lengths usually sufficient) and water soluble Elmer’s white glue.

 

RULES FOR SIZE: Bridge Dimensions (see attached Testing Apparatus Figures in Attachment B):

 

1)    Maximum  length 40 cm  (approx. 15 ½ inches)

 

2)    Maximum width 10 cm  (approx. 4 inches)

 

3)    Maximum  height  21 cm (approx. 8 5/16 inches)

 

4)    Minimum  clearance 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)

 

5)    Minimum  span  25 cm  (approx. 9 7/8 inches)

 

6)    Maximum  Bridge weight 95 grams  (approx. 3.35 ounces)

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Assignment

Individual Drawing Project for 20 week:

 

For your 20 week project you have an optional assignment of doing 10 drawings (5 floor plans and 5 site plans) instead of doing the MESA Bridge Project.  This project was created for those who are trying to complete late projects and just want to pass the class with a “B” or “C”.

 

So… you can only choose the 10 drawing project or the Bridge Project.  You are not allowed to do both.

 

This project is only for individuals, this is not a group project.

 

Only those who have completed the Bridge Project (in addition to all the previous assignments) and pass the Final Exam will be able to get and "A" for the class.

Remember these drawings must be completed on graph paper and will be graded on neatness and completeness, so please do your best.

 

Check back for updates and details daily.

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Assignment

City Model:  Big City One

 

This project is due April 21st (odds) and April 22nd (evens)

For your 15 week small group project... you will design and build a model sustainable city.  This city will be broken up into different areas according to the attached map.  Big City One will use sustainable technologies such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power where possible.
 
As a part of your research you will look for designs of current cities that utilize sustainable technology.
 
P.S. Make sure to check back for updates on this project

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Assignment

(10 Week) House Model Project:

 

For your 10 week project you will build a cardboard/foamboard House Model of a sustainable home or your “dream home”.

 

  • You will build your home based on a home design you found online while doing research
  • Your House Model must be of a single level or two level residential home.  Do not use designs of commercial office buildings, churches, schools, or skyscrapers.
  • The home design that you find online must include basic components of a standard home such as bedrooms, restrooms, a kitchen, and a garage/car port.
  • If you choose a two level home for your home design, you must complete a floor plan for both levels.  You are not allowed to omit a level from your home design to make it a single level home.

 

You will complete this project in stages as follows…

 

  • You will be given one week to complete your floor plan(s) and will be due by February 19th for all classes.  Make sure you use one sheet of graph paper per floor of your floor plan.
  • You will then be given a week to complete your elevations (front, rear, left side, and right side).  You will turn in all four (4) elevation plans drawn on separate sheets of graph paper. These elevations are due by February 25th for all classes.

Please refer to the handouts for more details on this project.   More information will be posted.   Check for updates. If you have any questions about this project, please ask Mr. Gonzales for help!

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Assignment

5 week Group/Individual Project: Floor Plans


Hello students...
 
For your 5 week project you will draw 2 floor plans (one found online and one from an actual house, apartment, or condo that you have access to and can do some measuring inside of.
 
The first of the floor plans will be a floor plan that you find online and will copy.  You are only required to draw a single story (one floor) house/apartment/condo, but if you choose to do a two story (two floor) building you can.  You are required to draw all symbols of doors, windows, etc.
 
The second of the floor plans will be a floor plan of a house/apartment/condo that you have access to and do some measuring inside of.  The only measurements that you will be required to provide is the overall length and width of each room on your floor plan.  You can measure distance simply by counting steps, multiplying the steps times the length of your shoe, and then dividing by 12.  (Steps counted x Foot size in inches / 12 = The distance).
 
<<Attention>>:  Please remember the following for you floor plans...
  • Make sure all floor plans are drawn in pencil and on graph paper.
  • Floor plans drawn on writing paper or blank paper will not be accepted!
  • Remember that the floor plans are not to scale, so do your best to re-create the floor plans found online, and do not measure floor plans from the computer screen.
  • All straight lines need to be drawn with a ruler, do not freehand straight lines!
  • Try to use a compass or circle template to draw circles and arcs.
  • You do not need to draw beds, sofas, chairs, tables, plants, etc. on your floor plans.   You are required to draw symbols like sinks, toilets, showers, stoves, bathtubs, etc. that are built in.