Constructing a brick cavity wall buildingDetails_Brick_Veneer_On_Steel.htmlDetails_Brick_Veneer_On_Steel.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0
MA Sample Wall Details, Check out Detail sets ‘C,’ ‘E,’ and ‘F.’http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Consumer+Protection+%26+Business+Licensing&L2=License+Type+by+Business+Area&L3=Construction+Supervisor+License&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent&f=dps_inf_bbrs_sample_detail&csid=Eeops
Graphic conventions for technical drawings and detailsDetails_Reference.html

The six homework assignments are 85% of your grade.  15% of your grade is based on the effectiveness of your participation in the in class assignments.


Homework is due at the beginning of class on the date indicated. Homework turned in late will automatically receive a lower grade, and it will go to the ‘back of the line’ for marking behind work that is turned in on time.


Homework submitted out of class is by either .pdf format to Jennifer McGrory or by hard copy in Jennifer’s school mail box.


Unexcused absences are grounds for receiving a failing grade

Fall Meetings are 7:15 to 10:15 PM on Mondays at 100 Mass. Ave.,

Room M405.

The Boston Architectural College - TM632 / 7632 - Designing Architectural Details - Fall 2009 and Spring 2010

Instructors:

John Pilling

Jennifer McGrory

Designing Details - Summary

May 2, 2010

Texts

Communications

John Pilling

Pilling + Smith Architects

617.491.2247 voice

office e-mail

school e-mail

Jennifer McGrory

Austin Architects

617 441 8500 voice

office e-mail

We’re available by phone from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday and by email at all times.

Time & Location

You need access to these publications, but you don’t have to buy them.  They’re in the BAC LIbrary as well as many offices.  There are new Editions this year.

Other Resources

Upstairs, Downstairs - Witold Rybczynskihttp://www.slate.com/id/2149105/
Analysis checklist forms from ‘The Codes Guidebook for Interiors’ by Harmon and KennonSummary_files/analysis%20forms.pdf
Building a skyscraper after 9/11 - BBC newshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5282810.stm
JHP Academics Home../John_H_Pilling/academic-courses-studios.html
Download: Powerpoint presentation of Taliesen WestSummary_files/taliesin%20west.ppt

General

Information

Homework,

Grading

&

Attendance

Building Codes Illustrated

Timesaver Details for Exterior Wall Design

Architectural Graphic Standards

Classes and Homework

Envelope applications revisitedDetails_Envleope_Wrap-up.htmlDetails_Envleope_Wrap-up.htmlshapeimage_28_link_0

Design Problem: Hypothetical Boston EMS Substation in Roslindale with Liquid-Based, Active, Solar, Radiant Heating

Resources for Mechanical Systems

“The Fire” - Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/fangrock/sets/72157602895304067

Class 1:

What is good detail design & how does it fit into comprehensive design?

General Description:

Class 2:

How do detail designs affect personal comfort and safety?

Class 3:

How do detail designs affect a building’s behavior in a catastrophe?

Class 4:

What is the purpose of the building envelope?

Class 5:

What are components of a building envelope design?

Class 6:

How do ‘green principles’ affect detail design?

Class 7:

Revisiting class topics in terms of comprehensive design

Class 8:

How have I increased my understanding of the detail design process?

For classes 2,3 & 7

Ipswich Boathouse Fire - youtubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMAw9vKxcBg
102 Minutes - NY Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/nyregion/20020526_WTC/

For classes 4,5,6 & 7

Whole Building Design Guidehttp://www.wbdg.org/index.php
Double Skin Façadeshttp://www.ecbcs.org/docs/Annex_43_Task34-Double_Skin_Facades_A_Literature_Review.pdf
The Gypsum Construction Handbook - USGhttp://www.usg.com/USG_Marketing_Content/usg.com/web_files/resources/handbook/Construction_Handbook/English_Hi_Res/ConstructionHandbook_en_HI.pdf
Fire Resistance Design Manual, Sound Control Gypsum Systems - Gypsum Associationhttp://www.gypsum.org/pdf/GA-600-09_Screen_3_Megs.pdf
BuildingGreen.com (50% student discount if no access through BAC)http://www.buildinggreen.com/
Sweets Networkhttp://products.construction.com/
ARCAThttp://www.arcat.com/
Federal Specification for Ambulanceshttp://www.ifama.net/Ifama/Documents/KKK_A_1822E.pdf

Primary Resources

05-in-class.pdfSummary_files/05-in-class.pdfhttp://www.apple.com/shapeimage_67_link_0
Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office BuildingsSummary_files/AEDG_SmallOfficeBuildings.pdf