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Many aspects of this project were involving, however if i were to choose one part i would have to say that the soil samples were the most involved. My structure evolved and changed many times though out the process of the creation such as the ways that the floors were constructed along with the materials used. I made these changes mostly to make the structure look really frippin cool. If given the chance to work on a similar project i would take more time working on it and less time playing silly online games. I have learned many things in the class of civil engineering and architecture through working on this project such as how to make mud cookies and how to conduct a percolation test.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
water
Water supply
550 ppd X 60 gpd = 33000 gpd
Water runoff
thanks to the parking lot drainage problems can occure; a retention pond is often used to control the flow of water. But, there is a pond already on the property so drainage due to the addition of a parking lot should be just fine.
Waste Water will also be simple considering we are near the school, there has to be a sewer system alreasy run out this direction. We will be able to link our system to it and just pay for the usage.
550 ppd X 60 gpd = 33000 gpd
Water runoff
thanks to the parking lot drainage problems can occure; a retention pond is often used to control the flow of water. But, there is a pond already on the property so drainage due to the addition of a parking lot should be just fine.
Waste Water will also be simple considering we are near the school, there has to be a sewer system alreasy run out this direction. We will be able to link our system to it and just pay for the usage.
Soil consistancy
Based on the tests that we did as a class on the soil from our site area, we found that the soil has a large ammount clay content. The water percolation test showed that hardly any water drained through the soil. And when we separated the dry soil we found that there wern't too many rocks and there was very little sand. The test we did with the mud showed that it is very pliable and sticky therefor making it able to hold water well.
estimated cost
The actual cost of the building i created is hard to judge; however if I had to estimate the cost I would have to put it around $700,500-1000000. The main reason why i believe this would be so expensive is that the floor to the first floor is made from one solid piece of tinted glass. This is a flippin awesome aesthetic feature that will make people want to come back to the White Knight over and over again, but it also increases price.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Viability survey for project
1. The number of inhabitants of the structure: commercial or residential
- Commercial
2. The ages and gender of inhabitants
- men and women ages 17-21
3. Future plans to add onto the structure: future expansion
- Expansion will be decided on amount of patrons using the establishment.
4. A list of activities to be done with the structure (i.e., office use, office and living use, or storage only)
- The structure will have one to two offices with no living spaces and only a minimal amount of storage.
5. Entertainment habits
6. Desired number of rooms, minimum sizes, and types of rooms
- The amount of rooms is still being decided, however there will be two main rooms one containing a sports bar type restaurant and lounge the other containing a dance floor and party area.
7. Kitchen with types of appliances desired
- The Kitchen will contain all necessary appliances for cooking foods for the restaurant along with storing drinks.
8. Bathrooms with the number, size, and types of fixtures desired.
- There will be one men's restroom and one woman's restroom large enough to accommodate the patrons of the restaurant and the club. fixtures will include toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
9. Planned length of use of structure
- The length
of use will be determined on the amount of return business, hopefully 74 years.
10. ADA requirements
- Parking spaces, handicap stalls, ramps.
11. Budget for structure
- 100,000,000,000,000 dollars to complete the project
12. Style of structure
- Modern cubic
13. Special needs, i.e.: Handicap access
- ramps and elevator
- Commercial
2. The ages and gender of inhabitants
- men and women ages 17-21
3. Future plans to add onto the structure: future expansion
- Expansion will be decided on amount of patrons using the establishment.
4. A list of activities to be done with the structure (i.e., office use, office and living use, or storage only)
- The structure will have one to two offices with no living spaces and only a minimal amount of storage.
5. Entertainment habits
6. Desired number of rooms, minimum sizes, and types of rooms
- The amount of rooms is still being decided, however there will be two main rooms one containing a sports bar type restaurant and lounge the other containing a dance floor and party area.
7. Kitchen with types of appliances desired
- The Kitchen will contain all necessary appliances for cooking foods for the restaurant along with storing drinks.
8. Bathrooms with the number, size, and types of fixtures desired.
- There will be one men's restroom and one woman's restroom large enough to accommodate the patrons of the restaurant and the club. fixtures will include toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
9. Planned length of use of structure
- The length
of use will be determined on the amount of return business, hopefully 74 years.
10. ADA requirements
- Parking spaces, handicap stalls, ramps.
11. Budget for structure
- 100,000,000,000,000 dollars to complete the project
12. Style of structure
- Modern cubic
13. Special needs, i.e.: Handicap access
- ramps and elevator
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
4.7.1 landscaping
1. Reviewing the material about Xeriscape, list the seven fundamental Xeriscape areas that must be considered when designing a landscape.
-Planning and design, Soil analysis, Practical turf areas, Appropriate plant selection, efficient irrigation, Use mulches, Appropriate maintenance.
2. Describe/define what the term “Xeriscape” means. (http://www.xeriscape.org/).
- Xeriscaping and xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation
5. What part does shade play in water resource management and human comfort?
- shade can play a pivotal role in water resource management by eliminating a large amount of evaporation thereby allowing the water to soak into the ground and be more instrumental to the plant, shade can aid to human comfort by simply making it a bit cooler on a hot summer day.
6. How can it be incorporated into landscape design efficiently?
- Shade can be incorporated into a landscape design by knowing where you as the person will want to be while outside, and deciding if you want to be in the shade or not then placing the trees accordingly.
7. When is it appropriate to provide shade and when is it not appropriate?
- It is appropriate to provide shade when living in a hot sunny environment that would need shade to make the outdoors more appealing and comfortable, it is not appropriate when living in a cold environment or if the area does not get much sun.
8. Using the same website as in Question 3, list the criteria that should be followed when selecting plant material for a site.
- conditions that the plant can survive in, how large will the plant get, how long it will take to grow.
10. In your journal, list appropriate plant material for your site’s geographical area that addresses plant groupings, requirements, sizing, and species selection.
- Most plant material will survive in our climate with the exception of tropical and desert plants, because we have a moderate climate that can sustain many different plant species.
-Planning and design, Soil analysis, Practical turf areas, Appropriate plant selection, efficient irrigation, Use mulches, Appropriate maintenance.
2. Describe/define what the term “Xeriscape” means. (http://www.xeriscape.org/).
- Xeriscaping and xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation
5. What part does shade play in water resource management and human comfort?
- shade can play a pivotal role in water resource management by eliminating a large amount of evaporation thereby allowing the water to soak into the ground and be more instrumental to the plant, shade can aid to human comfort by simply making it a bit cooler on a hot summer day.
6. How can it be incorporated into landscape design efficiently?
- Shade can be incorporated into a landscape design by knowing where you as the person will want to be while outside, and deciding if you want to be in the shade or not then placing the trees accordingly.
7. When is it appropriate to provide shade and when is it not appropriate?
- It is appropriate to provide shade when living in a hot sunny environment that would need shade to make the outdoors more appealing and comfortable, it is not appropriate when living in a cold environment or if the area does not get much sun.
8. Using the same website as in Question 3, list the criteria that should be followed when selecting plant material for a site.
- conditions that the plant can survive in, how large will the plant get, how long it will take to grow.
10. In your journal, list appropriate plant material for your site’s geographical area that addresses plant groupings, requirements, sizing, and species selection.
- Most plant material will survive in our climate with the exception of tropical and desert plants, because we have a moderate climate that can sustain many different plant species.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
4.6.2 Questions
1. Determine the following information about the PLTW firehouse plan:
· What is the diameter of the existing water main?
- 6"
· What is the diameter of the proposed water service?
- 8"
· What is the elevation of the top of the hydrant?
- 301.79'
· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line?
- 6"
· Where is the gas meter to be located? - south middle of the building
· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building?
- 300.00'
2. Why do you think red is the color used to depict electricity?
Red = danger, heat, and blood which are all things that are bad for a persons health which makes you intern stay away from the electrical lines.
· What is the diameter of the existing water main?
- 6"
· What is the diameter of the proposed water service?
- 8"
· What is the elevation of the top of the hydrant?
- 301.79'
· What diameter pipe is used for the building’s sanitary sewer line?
- 6"
· Where is the gas meter to be located? - south middle of the building
· What is the spot elevation in the front left-hand corner of the building?
- 300.00'
2. Why do you think red is the color used to depict electricity?
Red = danger, heat, and blood which are all things that are bad for a persons health which makes you intern stay away from the electrical lines.
4.4.1 Questions
1. Why did we exaggerate the vertical scale when we did the profile layout of the road?
- This way the profile layout is more accurate. Also so you can determine the exact height of the hill.
2. What differences would there be in the design of a road if we changed the road type from a collector to an arterial?
- The road would have to be much larger and have more lanes because there will be more cars traveling at higher speeds.
3. What are some of the factors you would have to consider if you were asked to design a new parking lot for your local library?
- I would consider how many people go through the building along with the ADA guidelines for aisle width.
- This way the profile layout is more accurate. Also so you can determine the exact height of the hill.
2. What differences would there be in the design of a road if we changed the road type from a collector to an arterial?
- The road would have to be much larger and have more lanes because there will be more cars traveling at higher speeds.
3. What are some of the factors you would have to consider if you were asked to design a new parking lot for your local library?
- I would consider how many people go through the building along with the ADA guidelines for aisle width.
Vocab
1. Arterial- A major through route; arterial often provide direct service between cities and large towns.
2. Egress- a way out or exit, an exit ramp on an interstate
3. Benchmark- a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
4. Feeder- a smaller road that flows into a larger road
5. Tangent Line-In geometry, the tangent line (or tangent)is a curve at a given point is the straight line that touches the curve at that point
6. Curve Length (L) - the length of a curve between objects or around an obstacle
7. Delta Angle- the change in angle of a curve
8. Point of Intersection (P.I.)- intersection of roads
9. Sight Distance- length of the roadway ahead visible to the driver
10. Vertical Curve- a transition between two elevations
11. Driveway- A driveway is a type of private road for local access to one or a small group of structures
12. Ingress- entering, an on ramp on an interstate
13. Point of Tangency- point at which a tangent line intersects a curve
14. Transit Line- a line providing public transit
15. Cut and Fill- the process of earth grading by excavating part of a higher area and using the material to fill in an adjacent lower area
2. Egress- a way out or exit, an exit ramp on an interstate
3. Benchmark- a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
4. Feeder- a smaller road that flows into a larger road
5. Tangent Line-In geometry, the tangent line (or tangent)is a curve at a given point is the straight line that touches the curve at that point
6. Curve Length (L) - the length of a curve between objects or around an obstacle
7. Delta Angle- the change in angle of a curve
8. Point of Intersection (P.I.)- intersection of roads
9. Sight Distance- length of the roadway ahead visible to the driver
10. Vertical Curve- a transition between two elevations
11. Driveway- A driveway is a type of private road for local access to one or a small group of structures
12. Ingress- entering, an on ramp on an interstate
13. Point of Tangency- point at which a tangent line intersects a curve
14. Transit Line- a line providing public transit
15. Cut and Fill- the process of earth grading by excavating part of a higher area and using the material to fill in an adjacent lower area
Monday, April 12, 2010
3.2 Questions
1. As the developer of a piece of property, what are the factors you need to consider for cost effectiveness and success in your development?
- The main things you should consider include location, type of land, types of permits you will need to start developing.
2. How are the selection of a site and the project being planned for the site inter-related?
-You have to select a site that will be suitable for the project being planned. For example you wouldn't want to build a correction center next to a school.
3. What criteria or constraints, imposed on your site, can be changed and how would this influence your decision about the development of the property?
- Some things like a pond or stream could be drained and filled in by dirt to allow for building on that spot.
4. Who are the current and past owners of the property?
- Coty, William O/Charity B
NORTHERN WELLS COMM SCHOOLS
5. Are there any buried lines, tanks, etc. you need to worry about for the project?
- No there are not any buried lines or tanks to worry about for the project.
- The main things you should consider include location, type of land, types of permits you will need to start developing.
2. How are the selection of a site and the project being planned for the site inter-related?
-You have to select a site that will be suitable for the project being planned. For example you wouldn't want to build a correction center next to a school.
3. What criteria or constraints, imposed on your site, can be changed and how would this influence your decision about the development of the property?
- Some things like a pond or stream could be drained and filled in by dirt to allow for building on that spot.
4. Who are the current and past owners of the property?
- Coty, William O/Charity B
NORTHERN WELLS COMM SCHOOLS
5. Are there any buried lines, tanks, etc. you need to worry about for the project?
- No there are not any buried lines or tanks to worry about for the project.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Questions For Navy Man
1. Does the Navy have good training for engineering?
2. What type of careers does the Navy prepare you for?
3. In the Navy can you make much money?
2. What type of careers does the Navy prepare you for?
3. In the Navy can you make much money?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Essential Questions 3.1
1. How do you know when the design you’ve chosen for a site is the correct one?
You know if the design that you have chosen is the correct one after study of the land and study of the lands history so that none of your plans interfere with things that have been placed on the land before you were the owner.
2. As a developer for the site, how does knowing about past owners and the uses of
The property help you develop the site?
knowing about the sites past and the past owners can help in developing the site so that when the crew digs for any reason they dont break through things that will cost extra money for you to repair.
3. In what ways do the view of a site, its terrain, the solar aspects, wind, and sound influence site orientation?
Influences from the view of a site, terrain, solar aspects, wind, and sound will affect every plan diferently, because it will all depend on what is going to be built as to how the designer will want to deal with the problems.
4. How does knowing about current neighbors help you in developing a site?
Knowing about current neighbors can help you in developing a site because they may have certain leverage over you such as making you pay them a tax to use their roadway or something along those lines making
5. What difference does it make if you do or do not abide by the regulations and requirements for developing and building property?
The difference is that if the regulations are not followed then the builder can be fined and the building may be torn down and all that was put into the project would be lost.
6. What regulatory agencies should you know? Why is it important to work with them in preparing to develop property?
The local zoning and building committees. And it could help to work with the city council in order to be part of the city.
7. Zoning is not a requirement in all localities. How does zoning help or hinder land development?
Zoning helps development by designating what can and can't be built in and around a property.
8. The environment is affected when land is developed. How does an environmental impact study help or hinder a developer in preparing to develop property?
In some cases this can help the ability for a contractor to build in an area because it may help the environment. However, in most cases if the study shows building may hurt the environment, different paths may have to be taken to replenish the environment in the long term.
9. What do wetlands, covenants, and prior ownership have to do with site selection?
It would be more difficult to build a solid foundation in a swamp, so special procedures would have to be taken to drain the area of all liquids to make it suitable. This could mean a higher cost to build the structure which would make the area less desirable for people to build on. The same would go for previous ownership. Knowing if they had burried gas tanks or oil tanks would make the property less desireable.
10. How did completing a traffic analysis around the property help in providing information about the property?
It will show how many cars travel around the property, and will also outline what the visibility is.
11. As an owner of the property, what issues were of concern to you and may affect the development of the property after you completed the viability analysis?
12. What is the relationship of regulations to the viability analysis?
You know if the design that you have chosen is the correct one after study of the land and study of the lands history so that none of your plans interfere with things that have been placed on the land before you were the owner.
2. As a developer for the site, how does knowing about past owners and the uses of
The property help you develop the site?
knowing about the sites past and the past owners can help in developing the site so that when the crew digs for any reason they dont break through things that will cost extra money for you to repair.
3. In what ways do the view of a site, its terrain, the solar aspects, wind, and sound influence site orientation?
Influences from the view of a site, terrain, solar aspects, wind, and sound will affect every plan diferently, because it will all depend on what is going to be built as to how the designer will want to deal with the problems.
4. How does knowing about current neighbors help you in developing a site?
Knowing about current neighbors can help you in developing a site because they may have certain leverage over you such as making you pay them a tax to use their roadway or something along those lines making
5. What difference does it make if you do or do not abide by the regulations and requirements for developing and building property?
The difference is that if the regulations are not followed then the builder can be fined and the building may be torn down and all that was put into the project would be lost.
6. What regulatory agencies should you know? Why is it important to work with them in preparing to develop property?
The local zoning and building committees. And it could help to work with the city council in order to be part of the city.
7. Zoning is not a requirement in all localities. How does zoning help or hinder land development?
Zoning helps development by designating what can and can't be built in and around a property.
8. The environment is affected when land is developed. How does an environmental impact study help or hinder a developer in preparing to develop property?
In some cases this can help the ability for a contractor to build in an area because it may help the environment. However, in most cases if the study shows building may hurt the environment, different paths may have to be taken to replenish the environment in the long term.
9. What do wetlands, covenants, and prior ownership have to do with site selection?
It would be more difficult to build a solid foundation in a swamp, so special procedures would have to be taken to drain the area of all liquids to make it suitable. This could mean a higher cost to build the structure which would make the area less desirable for people to build on. The same would go for previous ownership. Knowing if they had burried gas tanks or oil tanks would make the property less desireable.
10. How did completing a traffic analysis around the property help in providing information about the property?
It will show how many cars travel around the property, and will also outline what the visibility is.
11. As an owner of the property, what issues were of concern to you and may affect the development of the property after you completed the viability analysis?
12. What is the relationship of regulations to the viability analysis?
6.4.1 foundation questions
1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
When a floor is installed you must know how heavy the loads that are going to be placed in the room are so you can choose a strong enough matererial.
2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?
Some factors include the strength of the soil, if it's loose or hard soil, and if it will change in different weather.
3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?
When designing a foundation, you must account for what is being placed on the foundation like a skyscraper or a shed. The soil bearing capacity determines wheather your foundation will sink straight into the ground. The drainage will cause problems if not planned for because it could erode the foundation.
When a floor is installed you must know how heavy the loads that are going to be placed in the room are so you can choose a strong enough matererial.
2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?
Some factors include the strength of the soil, if it's loose or hard soil, and if it will change in different weather.
3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?
When designing a foundation, you must account for what is being placed on the foundation like a skyscraper or a shed. The soil bearing capacity determines wheather your foundation will sink straight into the ground. The drainage will cause problems if not planned for because it could erode the foundation.
Monday, March 15, 2010
essential questions 6.3.1
1. If a beam bends in one direction, what is the effect on the column?
If a beam bends down the column would be compressed or stretched based on the side of the bending beam that the column is on.
2. If a column compresses too severely, how does that affect a beam?
The beam will move down with the column and could crack the ceiling and ruin the structural integrity of the building.
3. In the design of a column and beam system, what are the geometric and physical principles that must be considered for safety and sustainability of a structure?
Some geometric aspects to be considered would be the strength of the shape along with the appeal of the shape. Some physical principles would be the type of material being used along with the length, width, and height of the beams and columns.
4. What information is provided in column schedules? What additional information is needed in designing a column and beam bracing system?
A column schedule would tell you the type and number of columns being used. You also need the type of beam being used to know where the supports should be placed.
If a beam bends down the column would be compressed or stretched based on the side of the bending beam that the column is on.
2. If a column compresses too severely, how does that affect a beam?
The beam will move down with the column and could crack the ceiling and ruin the structural integrity of the building.
3. In the design of a column and beam system, what are the geometric and physical principles that must be considered for safety and sustainability of a structure?
Some geometric aspects to be considered would be the strength of the shape along with the appeal of the shape. Some physical principles would be the type of material being used along with the length, width, and height of the beams and columns.
4. What information is provided in column schedules? What additional information is needed in designing a column and beam bracing system?
A column schedule would tell you the type and number of columns being used. You also need the type of beam being used to know where the supports should be placed.
Essential questions 6.2
1. How are trusses able to span large distances?
Trusses are able to span large distances by the use of triangles to distribute the weight evenly to make sure the truss is stable
2. What do I have to understand in order to use mathematics to predict truss strength?
A good knowledge of trigonometry would be helpful. This would include Pythagorean theorem and sine cosine and tangent. Also programs such as MD solids can be very helpful.
3. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
Some architectual styles that are different are cubic and victorian, because cubic has low pitched roofs which requires different trusses/supports than a victorian home.
4. What is the effect of different materials on the strength of a rafter or a truss?
Tensile strength, or the amount of bending a material can withstand before breaking, has a major effect on how strong a truss is.
Trusses are able to span large distances by the use of triangles to distribute the weight evenly to make sure the truss is stable
2. What do I have to understand in order to use mathematics to predict truss strength?
A good knowledge of trigonometry would be helpful. This would include Pythagorean theorem and sine cosine and tangent. Also programs such as MD solids can be very helpful.
3. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
Some architectual styles that are different are cubic and victorian, because cubic has low pitched roofs which requires different trusses/supports than a victorian home.
4. What is the effect of different materials on the strength of a rafter or a truss?
Tensile strength, or the amount of bending a material can withstand before breaking, has a major effect on how strong a truss is.
Essential questions 6.1
1. What is structural engineering?
Structural engineering is a type of engineering that focuses on the design of a building. More over it deals with the strength and stability of the structure.
2. How does the design of a structure impact how loads are dispersed?
Different designs handle weight differently. Such as, a flat roof would have a heavy force focused straight down all the way across the top which could cause sagging, where a arch helps move some of the weight from the roof toward the walls.
3. In what ways are wind, snow, and dead and live loads similar or different?
They are similar because they all have an affect on the building. All loads need to be transferred by the building to the ground so that they will not hurt the structure.
4. How does the use of mathematics help in understanding about the forces and loads on a structure?
The use of mathematics help in the understanding of the loads and forces by being able to calculate if the structure will be able to handle the loads or whether the structure will fail.
5. How do you determine what loads are applied to a structure?
You have to study the area that you are building. Then plan accordingly for weather. Also you must take into account the use of the structure such as books in a library.
6. Where would you locate a load table to assist your design process?
The Internet would be a good place to find a load table.
Structural engineering is a type of engineering that focuses on the design of a building. More over it deals with the strength and stability of the structure.
2. How does the design of a structure impact how loads are dispersed?
Different designs handle weight differently. Such as, a flat roof would have a heavy force focused straight down all the way across the top which could cause sagging, where a arch helps move some of the weight from the roof toward the walls.
3. In what ways are wind, snow, and dead and live loads similar or different?
They are similar because they all have an affect on the building. All loads need to be transferred by the building to the ground so that they will not hurt the structure.
4. How does the use of mathematics help in understanding about the forces and loads on a structure?
The use of mathematics help in the understanding of the loads and forces by being able to calculate if the structure will be able to handle the loads or whether the structure will fail.
5. How do you determine what loads are applied to a structure?
You have to study the area that you are building. Then plan accordingly for weather. Also you must take into account the use of the structure such as books in a library.
6. Where would you locate a load table to assist your design process?
The Internet would be a good place to find a load table.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Heating questions
1.How are the interior and exterior traffic flow patterns related? As a designer, why should you consider them when preparing a floor plan?
As a designer you should prepare the floor plan to let traffic flow smoothly; also if you feel the need to bring the flow of traffic directly past a cashier or some sort of gift area it should be considered while making the plan.
2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1997 provided clear guidelines for universal accessibility. What accessibility issues are important with a project?
Some accessibility issues that were addressed were the handicapped bathroom stalls and ramps to make wheelchair bound people welcome.
3.What factors determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location?
Some factors that determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location are the type of people the establishment is targeting.
4.In preparing a floor plan, what is the purpose and value of floor plan symbols?
The purpose of the symbols is to show what certain things are in the plan.
5.What is R-value and how is it determined?
The R-value is the resistance to heat a certain area or material.
6. Where would you find air leakage, and how could it be prevented?
you could find air leakage in a door frame; a way to stop the leakage is to make the door fit better into the frame.
7. What is a vapor retarder? How is it used?
The vapor retarder is a plastic sheet often put in between dry wall and insulation.
8. What is a BTU and how would you calculate the BTUs needed for your building?
The BTU is the units of heating and you calculate the BTUs needed by knowing the area of the structure.
As a designer you should prepare the floor plan to let traffic flow smoothly; also if you feel the need to bring the flow of traffic directly past a cashier or some sort of gift area it should be considered while making the plan.
2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1997 provided clear guidelines for universal accessibility. What accessibility issues are important with a project?
Some accessibility issues that were addressed were the handicapped bathroom stalls and ramps to make wheelchair bound people welcome.
3.What factors determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location?
Some factors that determine the functionality of a room and its size, shape, and location are the type of people the establishment is targeting.
4.In preparing a floor plan, what is the purpose and value of floor plan symbols?
The purpose of the symbols is to show what certain things are in the plan.
5.What is R-value and how is it determined?
The R-value is the resistance to heat a certain area or material.
6. Where would you find air leakage, and how could it be prevented?
you could find air leakage in a door frame; a way to stop the leakage is to make the door fit better into the frame.
7. What is a vapor retarder? How is it used?
The vapor retarder is a plastic sheet often put in between dry wall and insulation.
8. What is a BTU and how would you calculate the BTUs needed for your building?
The BTU is the units of heating and you calculate the BTUs needed by knowing the area of the structure.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Lake house questions
1.As a designer, in what ways did you try to influence your client?
i tried to help my client make smart decisions for his home that he wouldnt regret later on.
2. How did making the sketches when working with your client help the design process?
it helped the design process by setting a base for the project; there for leaving less design work later on in the project.
3. What relationship do the various drawings and renderings have to each other?
all of the drawings and renderings have the same general style and feel to each other.
4. How did the existing plot plan limit your design?
the plot plan really limited the space availible. which intern made it difficult to make everything fit that needed to go into the house.
5. What are some of the things you would do differently? How would you change the process to accomplish them?
one thing that i would have done differently would be to creat a deck before i did anything else so that i could sort of mold the house around it. and i would have inserted it into the drawings before starting on the computer program.
6. What impact will the property have on the surrounding area if it is developed?
if the surrounding area is developed the natural appeal could be lost, because as of now there are large quantities of snow geese and rabbits that the home owner can watch play. and if further developed the wildlife may travel away from the area.
7. How do you know if your design is ready for implementation?
i know that the design is ready for implementation because it was approved by the client.
8. How does the use of software and other tools aid in the development of an idea?
software aids in the development of an idea because you can create it and actually see your idea in multiple views and angles.
9. What design ideas would you incorporate in your vacation house versus your year-round house?
in this vacation house i have incorporated many windows to see all the natural beauty of the surroundings; in my year-round-home i would have more bedroom space vs living area since i wouldnt be having as many guests.
10. What is something you learned today that you did not understand or know before?
i now know that some things cannot be done in the software such as having a walk out deck from a second story.
i tried to help my client make smart decisions for his home that he wouldnt regret later on.
2. How did making the sketches when working with your client help the design process?
it helped the design process by setting a base for the project; there for leaving less design work later on in the project.
3. What relationship do the various drawings and renderings have to each other?
all of the drawings and renderings have the same general style and feel to each other.
4. How did the existing plot plan limit your design?
the plot plan really limited the space availible. which intern made it difficult to make everything fit that needed to go into the house.
5. What are some of the things you would do differently? How would you change the process to accomplish them?
one thing that i would have done differently would be to creat a deck before i did anything else so that i could sort of mold the house around it. and i would have inserted it into the drawings before starting on the computer program.
6. What impact will the property have on the surrounding area if it is developed?
if the surrounding area is developed the natural appeal could be lost, because as of now there are large quantities of snow geese and rabbits that the home owner can watch play. and if further developed the wildlife may travel away from the area.
7. How do you know if your design is ready for implementation?
i know that the design is ready for implementation because it was approved by the client.
8. How does the use of software and other tools aid in the development of an idea?
software aids in the development of an idea because you can create it and actually see your idea in multiple views and angles.
9. What design ideas would you incorporate in your vacation house versus your year-round house?
in this vacation house i have incorporated many windows to see all the natural beauty of the surroundings; in my year-round-home i would have more bedroom space vs living area since i wouldnt be having as many guests.
10. What is something you learned today that you did not understand or know before?
i now know that some things cannot be done in the software such as having a walk out deck from a second story.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
map questions
1. What distinguishes Civil Engineering from Architecture?
civil engineering deals with the structural part of building along with other things such as transportation and water management, and they mostly work on commercial buildings. architecture deals with the look and feel of a building and work more with drafting residential buildings
2. Identify three events in the evolution of Civil Engineering that you think are important to know and that help you understand Civil Engineering.
three events in the evolution of civil engineering that i think are important would be computer programs because they allow the engineer to create a working model that is to scale and that can easily be changed, the calculator because instead of doing the work by hand the civil engineer can be much faster and more accurate, and materials that allow the engineer to create very structurally sound buildings with less weight and cost.
3. Identify three events in the evolution of Architecture that you think are important to know and that help you understand Architecture.
three things that help an architect would have to be computer programs, surveying equipment, and lap tops, because all of these things allow the architect to work faster and more efficiently.
civil engineering deals with the structural part of building along with other things such as transportation and water management, and they mostly work on commercial buildings. architecture deals with the look and feel of a building and work more with drafting residential buildings
2. Identify three events in the evolution of Civil Engineering that you think are important to know and that help you understand Civil Engineering.
three events in the evolution of civil engineering that i think are important would be computer programs because they allow the engineer to create a working model that is to scale and that can easily be changed, the calculator because instead of doing the work by hand the civil engineer can be much faster and more accurate, and materials that allow the engineer to create very structurally sound buildings with less weight and cost.
3. Identify three events in the evolution of Architecture that you think are important to know and that help you understand Architecture.
three things that help an architect would have to be computer programs, surveying equipment, and lap tops, because all of these things allow the architect to work faster and more efficiently.
Monday, January 18, 2010
power point questions
1. lines, color, texture, and proportion are used in the design of a structure to make it more visually appealing and structurally sound.
2. architectural styles seen in residential are Victorian, cubic, and colonial. For industrial design cubic is often used, and for commercial buildings cubic, Greek revival, and federal are often used.
3. neo-clectic style is mostly used in my area because of its ability to be comprised of any and all styles of architecture.
4. the most influential part of housing styles in my area would be the ability of the client to work on the design team. because many people in the area build a home instead of buying many different designs and styles are used.
2. architectural styles seen in residential are Victorian, cubic, and colonial. For industrial design cubic is often used, and for commercial buildings cubic, Greek revival, and federal are often used.
3. neo-clectic style is mostly used in my area because of its ability to be comprised of any and all styles of architecture.
4. the most influential part of housing styles in my area would be the ability of the client to work on the design team. because many people in the area build a home instead of buying many different designs and styles are used.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Play house
1.) i think that the most important part of the design process is the initial thought and design.
2.) if i was given more time to work i would have completed my idea of a door on the roof leading to a deck overseeing my parking lot.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Shed questions
1.) One aspect of the design process that i remembered was not to bite off more than you can chew at the start, basically when making the shed or any project you must think about how to do it and then complete your first idea before starting another.
2.) If i could change one thing about the shed that i created it would be the windows because in building it we couldn't use the windows that would have looked the best and would have been the most effective.
2.) If i could change one thing about the shed that i created it would be the windows because in building it we couldn't use the windows that would have looked the best and would have been the most effective.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
questions for civil engineer/ architect
Civil engineer
- as a civil engineer do you get paid per job or a salary?
- is it possible to start up your own company as a civil engineer?
- if you can start up your own company is it difficult to be successful?
Architect
- what are some benefits of being an architect?
- as an architect do you have to take your work home with you and work on it or do you leave it at the office?
- what is the most interesting part of being an architect?
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