Activity 1.1.1 "History of Civil Engineering and Architecture"
Give an example of a modern pyramid not shown in the presentation. How does its function differ from that of the Egyptian pyramids? What do you think accounts for this difference?
The Bolz Conservatory in Wisconsin is a large part of the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, serving a mostly aesthetic purpose instead of as a tomb or holy place for the egyptians.
Give an example of a modern structure that uses an arch and dome system.
The Capitol Building in Washington D.C. is a very famous arch and dome building.
What is the main purpose of modern roads? How is the cost of modern roadways defrayed?
Modern day roads while providing a method of consistent travel like those of old, but the price is offset by using cheaper and less longer lasting materials. Also craploads of taxes.
The Bolz Conservatory in Wisconsin is a large part of the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, serving a mostly aesthetic purpose instead of as a tomb or holy place for the egyptians.
Give an example of a modern structure that uses an arch and dome system.
The Capitol Building in Washington D.C. is a very famous arch and dome building.
What is the main purpose of modern roads? How is the cost of modern roadways defrayed?
Modern day roads while providing a method of consistent travel like those of old, but the price is offset by using cheaper and less longer lasting materials. Also craploads of taxes.
Activity 1.1.2 "Elements and Principles of Design"
In what ways do certain elements or principles identify the time period in which a structure was created?
It appears that each region and time period utilizes the elements and principles in their own unique ways.
What factors might account for an incorrect identification?
The subjectivity of design or simple cultural/environmental ignorance.
Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements can impact the function of a building.
Some buildings try to cnoserve space while others try to use as much as possible to try and be efficient.
It appears that each region and time period utilizes the elements and principles in their own unique ways.
What factors might account for an incorrect identification?
The subjectivity of design or simple cultural/environmental ignorance.
Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements can impact the function of a building.
Some buildings try to cnoserve space while others try to use as much as possible to try and be efficient.
Activity 2.1.1: Wood Framed Systems
1. List, describe, and explain the purpose of two components of a residential building that you are familiar with, such as your home
We have insulation for warmth, and shingles for protection.
2. Which part of wood frame construction do you think will change the most in the near future? Explain the change and why you believe it will occur soon.
Perhaps aerogel based insulation because it is extremely effective and also fairly cheap to process
We have insulation for warmth, and shingles for protection.
2. Which part of wood frame construction do you think will change the most in the near future? Explain the change and why you believe it will occur soon.
Perhaps aerogel based insulation because it is extremely effective and also fairly cheap to process
2.1.3: Utility Shed Design
Activity 2.2.1 & 2.2.2 Cost Estimates for Floor/Shed
2.2.1 Conclusion
1) Exaggerated price.
2) Unable to construct floor.
3) ~32%
4) So you can setup an appropriate budget, or if you can't afford it you can act accordingly.
2.2.2 Conclusion
1) The walls were most expensive due to the shear amount of wood and the drywall.
2) I believe the roof was the most wasteful because of the particular method for making the trusses would result in wasted ends of the beams and there was a considerable amount of excess felt.
3) We could use recyclable materials or round everything to the nearest 4' when designing.
1) Exaggerated price.
2) Unable to construct floor.
3) ~32%
4) So you can setup an appropriate budget, or if you can't afford it you can act accordingly.
2.2.2 Conclusion
1) The walls were most expensive due to the shear amount of wood and the drywall.
2) I believe the roof was the most wasteful because of the particular method for making the trusses would result in wasted ends of the beams and there was a considerable amount of excess felt.
3) We could use recyclable materials or round everything to the nearest 4' when designing.
Activity 2.2.3: Heat Loss and Gain
Conclusion Questions:
1) Most heat loss is through the doors.
2) The double glazed windows halve the loss
3) They act as small leaks through the insulation for heat to escape
1) Most heat loss is through the doors.
2) The double glazed windows halve the loss
3) They act as small leaks through the insulation for heat to escape
Activity 2.3.1h: Home Floor Plan
Activity 2.3.2: Green Building
Conclusion Questions:
1) Aerogel for home insulation to cut down on power comsupmtion for heating and AC
2) On demand water heating to cut down on energy expenditure
1) Aerogel for home insulation to cut down on power comsupmtion for heating and AC
2) On demand water heating to cut down on energy expenditure
Activity 2.3.3: Designing for Client
Conclusion Questions:
1) Dealing with their attempts at getting a mansion.
2) Cannot be Wayne Manor (e.g. staying within residential requirements, no commercial requirements)
3) Maintaining the use of lower cost materials that are easy/cheap to replenish
4) Using low energy appliances and better insulating substances to build, and also planning on using solar power to compensate for power consumption.
1) Dealing with their attempts at getting a mansion.
2) Cannot be Wayne Manor (e.g. staying within residential requirements, no commercial requirements)
3) Maintaining the use of lower cost materials that are easy/cheap to replenish
4) Using low energy appliances and better insulating substances to build, and also planning on using solar power to compensate for power consumption.
2.3.6 Electrical Systems
2.3.7: Residential Site Planning
2.3.8: Water Systems
Activity 3.1.2: Land Use and Development
Activity 3.1.3: Commercial Wall Systems
Activity 3.1.4: Commercial Roofing Systems
1. Why are flat roofs common on larger commercial buildings?
Easier to construct and more cost effective
2. Why are the standard pitched roof treatments not acceptable for a low-slope roof?
Drainage is a much larger concern
3. Why are the typical low-slope roof surfaces not appropriate when public access is planned?
Very easy to slip fall and die
4. What factors are important to consider when designing a green roof?
The weight, the cost, and is it visually appealing
Easier to construct and more cost effective
2. Why are the standard pitched roof treatments not acceptable for a low-slope roof?
Drainage is a much larger concern
3. Why are the typical low-slope roof surfaces not appropriate when public access is planned?
Very easy to slip fall and die
4. What factors are important to consider when designing a green roof?
The weight, the cost, and is it visually appealing
3.2.3 Beam Analysis
3.2.4: Shortcuts
Activity 2.3.6: Beam Design
Activity 2.3.8: Foundation Types
Activity 3.2.9: Sizing Spread Footing
Activity 3.2.10: Keystone Library Footing
Activity 3.4.1: Land Surveying
3.4.5: Wastewater Management
Activity 3.4.2: Parking Lot Design
Activity 4.1.3: Property Description
Activity 4.1.4: Site Discovery
Activity 4.1.6: Design Viability
Our building would meet all local and federal codes with the only necessity would be that the plot would have to be rezoned from R-4 to MF.