Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Yeboah, North Carolina A&T State University; Harmohindar Singh, North Carolina A&T State University; Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

of information.Course Outline:Module 1: Introduction, Dispersion and Transport of Chemical and Biological Agents (CBA)This module covers topics such as CBA and their effects on building security. We also discusswhat CBA are, the various types of chemical and biological agents, the distinction betweenchemical agents and biological agents, how they may be introduced, dispersed and transported inbuildings. In addition, we discuss what makes buildings attractive targets for bioterrorism, andthen introduce some of the mitigating measures to deal with bio-security.Module 2: Emergency Response Plan for Building OccupantsThis module covers the design and implementation of response plan to protect buildings againstCBA incidents. A discussion of the

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosemary Kilmer, Purdue University; Lisa Kilmer, Purdue University

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Architectural

that accommodates human needs without diminishing the health andproductivity of natural systems.” 1 Additionally, sustainability can be defined as “…providingequitably for the needs of the present generation without jeopardizing the needs of futuregenerations.” 2 In order to accomplish the above tasks, we must redesign the way human natureexists with the natural earth and redesign our processes and automated, thoughtless actions.Therefore, sustainable design can be defined as a “strategic approach to the design of the builtenvironment which does not diminish the health and productivity of natural systems.” 3 Althoughthese definitions do not give specific items, “…they do offer an approach which recognizes theimperative that we must redesign

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

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Architectural

professional environment. The package also includes a number of othertools: numerous visual aids including buckling animations, slide shows, a 3-D building modelwith preset views for all connections, lab spreadsheets linked to the AISC Shapes Database foreasy modification, web-based quizzes, project summary, editing instructions, a sample syllabus,and general building information. The entire package may be obtained from AISC by visitingtheir website: www.aisc.edu, see Figure 1. Our approach is different than the intended approach,which is detailed in the sample syllabus. We incorporate the entire package in the five-coursesequence in structural engineering rather than one course. Figure 1: Web-Enhanced Teaching of Structural Steel Web

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology

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Architectural

reimbursement of the authors based on enrolment.Review of Current Construction Post Graduate Programs in AustraliaExamples of the majority of the current Australian postgraduate construction-related programsare shown in Table 1. Most programs are “nested” in that a student can begin a GraduateCertificate; convert to a Graduate Diploma with advanced standing and then move on to aMaster’s degree using the credits obtained from the lesser qualifications. Normally, the studentis only awarded one degree which is the highest at which the student qualifies.A Masters degree takes two to four semesters with the majority requiring three full timesemesters. A Graduate Diploma normally takes two full time semesters to complete and aGraduate Diploma needs the

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

studentknowledge that should have been learned in the first design course. As noted by Thomas J.Shuell, “It is helpful to remember that what the student does is actually more important indetermining what is learned than what the teacher does” 1, thus the format used for many years Page 12.1086.2was changed so that each student would be exposed to all phases of the structural design process.Historically, the intermediate steel design course at Oklahoma State University’s School ofArchitecture has been centered on a team project which dealt with the entire design of the steelbuilding structure. Through assessing the results of this course, and subsequent

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

computation as a 2D documentation tool to a 3D design tool. Object orientedprogramming is computational ontology; a data model that represents a “domain” and is used toreason about the objects in that domain and the relations between them. Programmers define adata structure, and then define the operations that can be applied to that data structure. Therefore,the data structure is defined as an object that includes both data and functions with specifiedrelationships between the object and other objects [1]. Consequently, architectural objects relate“intelligently” [2] and function more intuitively, enabling powerful applications to be easier andmore intuitive to use. Parametric object-based design tools have become standard inarchitectural CAD

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia; Benjamin Kidd, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

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Architectural

, energy efficient appliances, and improvedwindows have made headway in the residential housing market, home owners, buyers, and evenbuilders still have little solid information on the question of “Where does all the energy go in myhome?” ecoMOD, a sustainable, affordable design-build project engages architecture andengineering students in modular residential design and construction. Over the past two years theteam has designed and built two houses, and is currently in the design-phase of a third. Thispaper will describe our use of modeling, simulation, and post-construction monitoring of energyusage to improve the energy-efficient design and operation of these houses. We modeled theecoMOD 1 house using CFD software, Simulink, Energy plus

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Architectural

Gwathmey-Siegel, which focused on solid editing command and procedures. The following sections in thispaper describe two main tutorials and four case studies.Tutorial One –Surface Modeling – Beach House The following images represent the first tutorial in course material – Beach House(Figure 1 – Figure 3). This tutorial focuses on surface modeling, which includes all majorcommands such as TABSURF, RULSURF, EDGESURF and so on. Page 12.496.3 Figure 1: 3-D Model of Beach House (Support was provided by Purdue Research Foundation

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henriette Bier, TU Delft; Dave Hoffers, TU Delft; Matthijs Frederiks, TU Delft; Sander Korebritz, TU Delft

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Architectural

design method based on Swarm Intelligence [SI]. SI is, basically, anArtificial Intelligence [AI] method consisting of agents interacting locally with one another and with their en-vironment similarly to the way fish interact in a swarm and birds in a flock.In the absence of top-down control dictating how individual agents should behave, local interactions betweenagents lead to the bottom-up emergence of global behavior. The rules according to which agents interact aresimple: C. Reynolds' flocking simulation, for instance, is based on three rules according to which digital birdsflock – [1] maintain a minimum distance from neighbors, [2] match velocity with neighbors and [3] move to-wards the center of the swarm. While these rules are local

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

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Architectural

ProgramsBecause there are so few AE programs, many incoming students are confused about the major andhow it differs from Architecture or Civil Engineering. Architectural Engineering involves theengineering design, construction and operation of safe, functional, efficient, economical, aesthetically-pleasing buildings. AE deals with all engineering aspects of a building’s performance that support thearchitectural and functional requirements. These engineering aspects commonly include structuralsystems; mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing; electricalsystems such as lighting, power distribution, control and communications; and other systems such asacoustics and fire safety.Table 1 shows a listing of the 17

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

variables, x and y, (γxy), may be computed from thefollowing equation.c xy = Cov(x& y) 0.5 [Var (x) Var (y)] n ! (xi - x) (yi - y)= n i = 1 n [ ! (xi - x) ] [ ! (yi - y) ] 2 0.5 2 0.5 i = 1 i = 1Data Analysis and ResultsStudent Traits and BackgroundThe study sample included 7 freshmen, 24 sophomores, 47 junior and the rest are seniors. On theaverage, a sample student has been enrolled in college for 2.8 years. The mean GPA for thefreshmen was 2.8, sophomore 3.1 junior 3.3 and senior 3.05. Among the respondents, 27students were female and the rest

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

of 8-10 faculty members participate in the program as seen in Figures 1 Page 12.344.3& 2. . By the end of the week, the faculty member, in conjunction with the support team,had created the design document for a prototype module for the course and haddeveloped a work plan for the creation of the rest of the course. Some of the results fromthis session were: Full immersion in the process of designing hybrids Working in a community of faculty going through similar process, but from different departments and disciplines on campus Consultation and production support from software design experts Instructional design

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Matthew Pfannenstiel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Douglas Alvine, Alvine Engineering; Clarence Waters, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Architectural

physical andFigure 1. PKI, a living experimental techniques in an interactive learning environment.laboratory display. These interactions give students the opportunity to facilitate the learning of engineering theory along with practical application. Similar to the ITL (Integrated Teaching and Learning) program, the PKI provides living examples of functional engineering components with which students and faculty can interact. Exposure to the systems and sensors that are integrated into and visible throughout the building stimulates the visualization

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, State University of New York

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Architectural

Circulation International StudentDesign Competition by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Association ofCollegiate Schools of Architecture. Team dynamics and potential pitfalls are discussed. Thispaper should have broad appeal for faculty looking to go beyond the traditional design studio andengage students in meaningful independent study.IntroductionNational design competitions always produce excitement and the chance for students to test theirdesign ability in a more worldly, although structured academic setting. There are two importantissues facing the mentoring faculty: (1) what exactly does one assess and, (2) how does oneassess it? The first question of what to assess, is related to the quality of the design process used.Since

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-yin Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Kwok-wai Mui, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Architectural

for granted. In e-learning,learners are not physically present in the classrooms. It is hard to know their responses,emotion, and progress. There is no facial expressions and body language. Nor can we listento the tone of voice or gestures of the learners.Common misunderstandings Converting handouts or slide presentations to web materials are not e-learning. Web [1]viewable format creates another form of pseudo-e-learning . Most teachers think of unitsof learning as formal and conventional courses. It should be well defined, writtencurriculum and all instructions conducted as a scheduled sequence of events. E-learningmay follow in the same way, but not all e-learning

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University; Gaurav Shah, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

Page 12.5.3engages students to learn from the virtual experiences that they have within the immersiveenvironment. Another significant benefit of this visualization technology over desktop graphicaldisplays is that students can enter a space at full scale (1:1), which adds more realism to theirvirtual experience. Research has shown that students learn best from their own experiences anddiscoveries.”14Some of the 4D software in the market:1. Project 4D by Common Point2. Visual Project Scheduler Visual Engineering 4D Builder by Virtual STEP3. Graphisoft constructor by Graphisoft4. Builder 4D Suite by DomosThe conventional method of teaching involves using bar charts and network diagrams, which attimes leaves a lot to imagination and might not

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

the web interface, permission for images,publicizing the survey, encouraging students to actually fill it out, all these issues tooksome time to master. And ultimately, we understood that this is an entirely subjectivesurvey, there really are no correct answers!The chosen five towers merit some explanation. All were tall, slender, non-habitabletowers. All had some features that could reasonably merit categorization in more thanone slot. The purpose of this was to not make the choices too easy, but in retrospect,perhaps the choices were too difficult because there are no clear outliers. An attempt wasmade to avoid extremely well known towers, the Eiffel Tower for example. Tower #1 isa 30 m tall hyperbolic paraboloid thin shell concrete water

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Derek Ogle, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Megan Svarczkopf, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

, 2007Seeking New Praxis and Pedagogy: Using Ethnographic Research Methods to Teach Architectural Technology within an International Service ContextAbstract Ethnographers rely heavily upon methodologies that require observation and participationin the social actions they attempt to document (Hume and Mulcock 1). Extending thesemethodologies to architectural technology education requires consideration of their tools of thetrade: reflection, videography and journalistic field notes (to name a few) (DeWalt and DeWalt2 ). In the particular instance described within this paper, these methods were applied to aninternational architectural technology course (an undergraduate directed study) that involved theevaluation of post earthquake housing