Present Reading / Homework Welcome to ARCH 28544 – Architectural Studio 2 Present Reading / Homework Qscar Niemeyer, Casa das Canoas. Outside of Rio de Janeiro. 1953.

This Week’s Agenda: MODULE 1 - Introduction to Studio 2 •Expectations & Learning Outcomes •Instructor •Evaluations & Exercises •School Policies •Reading Materials & the OBC MODULE 2 – Project Introduction •Project Timeline & Outcomes •Project Delivery Process •Project Site •Site Analysis & Zoning Rules •Client Requirement & Bubble Diagrams

Present Reading / Homework Seniors’ residence Jean-Placide-Desrosiers, in Ville-St-Pierre, Quebec. Read more at Canadian Architect: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/features/design-with-cause/

Expectations and outcomes for this course… Weeks 1-7 = Design a detached, single-family house for a generic client. You will have to: Conceptualize a design Create sketches Build a model Create presentation drawings Present your design Participate in our Housing Studio Design Competition! Weeks 9-13 = Production of construction documents needed to build the house, including: Site Plans, sections, elevations Structural Door, window, and finish schedules

Who is your instructor? “I don't want to be interesting. I want to be good.” - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) 

Detailed Weekly Schedule ► Click on “Course Syllabus” on our course’s landing page Things to note on the weekly schedule: When assignments are handed out When assignments are due Weekly Required Readings ** The weekly schedule and due dates are subject to change as a result of inclement weather, class cancellations, statutory holidays. CHARLES MOORE | TALBERT HOUSE | OAKLAND | CALIFORNIA | 1963

Expectations and outcomes for this course… Evaluation plan: Assignments (6 @ 5% and 1 @10%) 40% In-Class Exercises 10% Major Project Phase 1: Design Presentation 25% ► including 5% for your sketchbook Phase 2: Working Drawings 25% **Students must obtain at least 50% of the value of each of the components of this course in order to obtain a passing grade.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Course Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to: Understand and respond to the requirements of a client. Apply zoning by-law requirements relevant to a given site. Apply sustainable principles and strategies that affect the organization and form of a residential design. Create a functional single family design concept that meets stated requirements. Create a design layout for a residential site that responds to existing environmental conditions of topography, solar orientation and wind patterns.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Course Learning Outcomes: 10. Produce a representative set of residential working drawings that include but are not limited to the following: Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, floor and roof framing diagrams, various details as required. Expectations and outcomes for this term… Course Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to: 6. Use current software to explore 3D digital design process 7. Build a physical design model to a specified scale. 8. Present a residential design concept to a group. 9. Apply the requirements of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part 9 to the design and production of a set of documents of suitable quality for the application for a single family residential building permit. 10. Produce a representative set of residential working drawings that include but are not limited to the following: Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, floor and roof framing diagrams, various details as required.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Typical Class Format: Guided Discussion of Reading / Homework Assignment / Content Delivery Today’s Learning Outcomes Recap Activity Content Delivery In-Class Exercise Recap Content Present Reading / Homework “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” - Philip Johnson (1906-2005)

What else should you know… SLATE tour Course outline review Architecture department policies Assignment collection policy Attendance policy Academic integrity policy ► watch the library’s video… if you haven’t seen it already…. Class start time / break policy Required Textbooks: 2012 Ontario Building Code (order from the Bookstore) Canadian Wood Frame Construction Handbook, CMHC Course Readings – as a printable PDF from SLATE Recommended Textbook: Building Construction Illustrated, Francis D.K. Ching

Bring drafting supplies to class, including tracing paper. Next Steps: Bring drafting supplies to class, including tracing paper. Order the new edition of the OBC & bring to class on required days Select Sites on Faculty Site Plan – in MODULE 2 REQUIRED READING for Day 2 discussion: Course Reading – Module 2 “There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Building Site” by Jeremiah Eck, Fine Home Building, June/July 2005, p.90-95.

Courtland Place Passive House | designed by Blackbird Builders | Seattle, Washington.