Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

learning. The architectural engineering(ARCE) program at Cal Poly is housed in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design(CAED) together with the departments of Architecture (ARCH), Construction Management(CM), Landscape Architecture (LA) and City and Regional Planning (CRP). Being in the Page 23.1092.2college of “Built Environment”, ARCE offers courses that pertain to building design similar tostructural engineering programs in other universities. Multidisciplinary collaboration isintroduced to CAED students on the onset of their studies by requiring the students to take thesame classes for the first two years of their studies.Mandatory

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Laura Elizabeth Leach, Western Kentucky University

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Architectural

civic partnership [7].To build such a partnership, the AMS facultyapproached the City of Bowling Green to explore potential opportunities for involving studentsin projects that would be mutually beneficial.According to Schuman the history of service-learning in schools of architecture and planning canbe found in the late 1960s where schools emphasized engaging students in the social issues andsupplementing classroom learning with community contact. Due to different circumstancesthrough the years’ service-learning has been more broadly accepted in planning programs than inarchitecture departments. A resurgence of interest in social engagement in professional practiceof architecture and schools can be seen in the late 1990s early 2000. [8

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Graham C. Archer P.Eng, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Pablo D. Ramos

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Architectural

structure basedon a simplified set up plans and a quick site visit. At this stage in their education (UG Seniorsclose to graduation) they have taken a matrix structural analysis course, an introductorystructural dynamics course, and at least two design courses. Thus they can rapidly model thesmall structure and predict the natural frequencies and mode shapes within a few hours work. Itis however in the subsequent physical testing of the structure, the students learn of the maturityof the their modeling skillsUltra-Low Forced Vibration TestingThe authors have developed and implemented5,6,7 a new concept in Forced Vibration Testing(FVT) for low-rise building structures using ultra-low force amplitudes. Using low-costequipment (

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Architectural

the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.(i) a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues”5On a micro scale, it was planned that the students would gain basic knowledge of a building withintegrated design by viewing working examples of the following: the positioning of a buildingon its site to maximize passive solar gain, how recycled building materials can be used, and howthe following “green” construction methods work: green roofs, composting toilets, permeablepaving, biotopes, bioswales and “green” systems such as: geothermal rain water catchment,photovoltaic, solar thermal, and grey water. It was also anticipated

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Margot Kally McDonald AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Gregory F. Starzyk JD, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

building, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives in architectural education and the built environment over the past 20 years during her tenure as an architecture department faculty member at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In the mid-1990’s, she was part of a design-engineering team that produced a feasibility study for a campus biological solid waste and wastewater treatment facility at Cal Poly, and worked as a consultant with Sasaki and Associates on a Sustainability Master Plan for California State University, Monterey Bay. She participated in the Vital Signs Building Case Study Project throughout its 10-year lifespan. This NSF and Energy Foundation funded curriculum project set standards and provided

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

French Code, Canadian Code, The Euro Codes andthe International Building Codes. Building plans were never submitted for plan check by theMinistry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (MTPTC) or building constructioninspected as required by Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MICT). Quality ofbuilding materials had also to be addressed. Since most of the buildings were not engineered, theworkshops were developed to address all building professionals and also the home owners inpreparation of home repairs and new constructions.Workshop PilotThe first step was to get in touch with the target audience. This was done through religiousbased non-governmental organizations (NGOs) both international and national. The first (pilot

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Nathan Dunn, University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg; Sherry McKibben, IURDC, University of Idaho

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Architectural

beused to support the design process approached during the charrette. A charrette is anintense period of design planning or activity, often collaborative in nature. It served asa vehicle to engage professionals and push students to produce at least three fairlydeveloped design schemes to inform their first round of simulations. The charrette tookplace over the course of six hours and provided at least one professional from eachdiscipline to work with each of the three student groups throughout the day. Theprofessionals played a key role in helping guide the student‟s communication with theother disciplines. The charrette was critical in reinforcing the need for students todesign quickly and iteratively at a pace that would carry throughout the

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

how design can raise the quality of life in a community, andhow appreciation of other cultures allows one [to] help them, has deepened my regard for theseexperiences.” 5Student Two: “This learning matters because it brought a great change in my life.” 5Student Three: “In the future I plan to remain involved in organizations and activities that areconcerned with social advocacy. I also plan on being a part of professional organizations thatwill promote social advocacy.” 5Student Four: “Interior designers should be aware of the impact of such political and socialprocesses on their practices and should implement changes in designed environments thatsupport improved social conditions in order to meet the basic needs and life safety of people

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

are hungry for exposure to the global diversity of structural engineering profession; let the faculty not let them down.Bibliography1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1751_Port-au-Prince_earthquake2. Government of the Republic of Haiti, “Action Plan for National Recovery and Development of Haiti”, March 2010.3. Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2012-2013”, http://www.abet.org/DisplayTemplates/DocsHandbook.aspx?id=3143.4. Charles M. Vest, “Educating Engineers for 2020 and Beyond”, March 2013, http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cms/7126/7639.aspx.5. Joanna C. Dunlap, “Problem-Based Learning and Self-Efficacy: How a capstone Course