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Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Batie, East Carolina University

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Architectural

construction process anddetails.Previous applications of understanding construction drawings have used photographs andisometrics to help explain 3-dimensional applications.1 Site visits and walk-throughs have also Page 11.534.2enabled students to visualize conditions in real-life instances. Both methods have beensuccessful in part, but were limited to specific buildings under construction which did not allowsubsequent classes the same learning opportunities. Because of this shortcoming, anothermethod of representing 3-dimensional environments was necessary.A variety of web-based building environments have been created in the recent past to

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Betz, SUNY-College of Technology

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Architectural

theoretical work that explains how technological changes affectand transform handcrafted processes. Many of these theories were developed during thenineteenth and twentieth centuries to explain the effects of the Industrial Revolution. Untilrecently, the design process itself has remained relatively unchanged because no new technologyhas transformed it. This paper examines the very narrow effects on how technology changes aparticular design process; design development, also known as construction design or workingdrawings. It will build on a theoretical framework of established ideas to explain and develop anew understanding. Three important works are used in this paper: (1) Siegfried Giedion’sMechanization Takes Command3 for the historical lessons

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven O'Hara, Oklahoma State University; Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

daylighting design.1. Introduction: Dilemma of Green DesignGreen design, also known as sustainable design, is a relatively new field of expertise. Accordingto a recent definition of sustainable architecture, sustainable buildings should be both ultra-efficient (also known as high-performance) and environment-friendly1. Being ultra-efficient is tomaintain a desirable quality of life with minimal use of natural resources, i.e., energy, water andmaterials. Being environment-friendly is to assure that buildings, in their construction, operation,and demolition do not disturb the balance of ecosystems nor pollute or exhaust natural resources.Indeed, green (or sustainable) architecture is not a new architectural style. It is rather a newgeneration of

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Architectural

construction.Introduction Teaching commercial construction to undergraduate students is a complex task as thesubject matter is diverse and often intimidating to students when coupled with learning advancedCAD skills. This is compounded in teaching technical design as the incorporation of workingdrawings into design studios has historically been problematic. Building technology is often anappendage to the studio in many North American architectural schools. Added to this is thenecessity of obtaining the complex technical knowledge of how to construct a building. It has been noted by some (e.g., Grabow and Alexander)1 that “there is the simple, plain,ordinary fact of the necessity for having a first-hand acquaintance with building and makingthings

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

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Architectural

program. These are both developing programs,both in need of a better connection to industry, and it is through our newly formed advisoryboard that we are doing so. Our advisory board has played a key role in our program’s success,and the right mix of personalities and experience has helped keep us focused and on track tomeet our goals.References[1] Geehan Advisory Boards, “Advisory Board Facts”, http://www.geehanadvisoryboards.com/advisory.html (retrieved March 7, 2005).[2] Geehan Advisory Boards, ibid.[3] Free Complete Toolkit for Boards, “Overview of Board Roles and Responsibilities”, http://www.mapnp.org/library/ boards/boards.htm (retrieved April 25, 2005).[4] Free Complete Toolkit for Boards, ibid.[5] Bostwick, W. and Buchanan, W

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

principle learned in the classroom are reinforced and given concrete applicationwhile on a co-op assignment [1]. The origins of cooperative education as a component incurricula can be traced to Herman Schneider, an engineer, architect, and Dean of Engineering atthe University of Cincinnati from 1906 – 1928, who had concluded that the traditional classroomwas insufficient for technical students [2]. Contemporary models follow one of two predominantforms: a model in which students alternate a semester of academic coursework with an equalamount of time in employment, or a model in which the employment occurs in parallel withcoursework activities [3]. Advocates have suggested that cooperative education programsbenefit students through greater

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Erin George, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Architectural

enhance the principles learned in coursework and expose students to workingin multidisciplinary groups in a final culminating project before graduation.A twelve facet design process is followed for the project. The twelve step process developed inincludes the following facet1: 1. Needs Assessment 2. Concept Development 3. Feasibility Assessment 4. Tradeoff Assessment 5. Engineering Analysis 6. Preliminary Design Synthesis 7. Engineering Models 8. Detailed Design DFx Page 11.1092.2 9

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

team of graduatestudent assistants were trained to perform the task of person-interview survey. Out of 350students, 133 completed questionnaires were obtained and were processed for the analysis.Data Analysis and ResultsStudent TraitsThe 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 were male. Fro the Table 1, it is evident that majority of thestudents were in the university for a shorter period of time. It can be explained because many ofthe students were transferred students from other

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

architectural engineering undergraduate research projects:1. The student should have a clear understanding of the goals of the project and a welldefined list of what constitutes a finished project. This clearly requires planning on the faculty member’s part. While this item mayseem obvious, it is easy to avoid actually writing down a list of attainments that wouldconstitute a finished project. Yet, articulating such a list is important for the facultymentor when designing the project, and of course the list is extremely useful to thestudent. For example, if the project is a finite element model of a historically significantstructure, a list may entail

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Shigekawa, North Carolina State University

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Architectural

, Page 11.9.3and design”1. The architectural engineering curriculum that the university offers isaccredited by both the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) andmeets guidelines set out by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) foraccreditation. However, there are drawbacks with respect to time when considering theprogram. The degree that KFUPM offers requires 139 credit hours plus a two monthinternships. Instead of the typical four year undergraduate program, this program alsorequires an additional fifth year 1. See Table 1 for the five year degree plan for KFUPM. As early as 1973, programs were already developing for a joint education betweencivil engineering and architecture. During the 1970’s, Robert Mark

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Architectural

are highlighted asfollowings: • Chinese Palace Architecture & Ancient Western Temples and Churches In the history of world architecture, politics and religion are always the main forces in developing grand architecture. The example used for Chinese Palace Architecture is Forbidden City in Beijing, China (Figure 2). The example used for Ancient Western Churches is The Vatican City and St. Peter’s in Rome, Italy (Figure 1). Both were built in the period of early Renaissance. China has about five thousand years history and Rome has been an ancient city for three thousand years. There are some similarities for these two building complexes, such as central axis

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeong Woo; Robert Johnson, Texas A&M University; Mark Clayton, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

Building Explicit Internalization Combination Knowledge Learning by DoingFigure 1 Knowledge spiral6Current Knowledge Management in the AEC IndustryThe AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry has been successful at collectingand storing explicit information databases as represented in design manuals and handbooks, suchas Architectural Graphic Standards or Timesaver Standards. Various types of web-based projectmanagement tools are also offering explicit knowledge management solutions. However, theindustry may be poor at tacit knowledge retrieval and sharing. Fruchter and Demian3 said thatthis strategy often failed

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Jarrett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Architectural

primary force behind the work of various leaders in the ecological design community[1]. Gravity and the second law of thermodynamics set the stage for disseminating a vast arrayof scientific principles. Energy is plotted. Solar angles are graphed. Thermal flows are mapped.These science-based principles are fundamental to producing new green technologies andvarious shades of green in the plans and sections of our buildings [2]. And the science behindthe environment continues to prosper. The challenge in architectural education however hasbeen the development of more inclusive, creative, even conflictive understandings of ecologyand environmental design that expand beyond the germane integration of environmental scienceprinciples and new green

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Estrada, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Architectural

, but rather unfocusedregarding liberal arts and other important non-technical skills.Introduction The field of architectural engineering is currently experiencing an exciting growth, asillustrated by the growth and development of the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI), whichis part of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)1. Also, the National Council ofExaminers for Engineering and Surveying has recently added a professional engineering licensingexam in the area of architectural engineering. This clearly indicates that the demand for programsin architectural engineering is strong and with the booming building construction industry, thedemand for architectural engineers is expected to continue to grow. There are several

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Theodoropoulos, University of Oregon

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Architectural

active states where public awareness of seismic design is highestand the local community of practicing architects is more experienced with seismicdesign. Page 11.1111.5Many schools of architecture in the United States offer bachelor’s degrees andmaster’s degrees of architecture that are not accredited. Students who wish topursue professional licensure often combine these non-accredited degrees withaccredited ones. Four typical paths students may take to obtain an accreditedprofessional education are:1 Bachelor of Architecture (accredited)2 Master or Doctorate of

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo; Thomas Leslie, Iowa State University

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Architectural

Figure 1 below). One of the reasons for selectingthis site was its relationship to the prevailing winds, position to adjacent water and land features,and a requirement for a seismic component to the structural design. Page 11.375.4 Figure 1: Site PlanInnovate: the kick-offThe kick-off meeting was held in San Francisco, California, with two objectives: to introducethe site / project program and to form partnerships. The schools stayed at the same hotels, atemeals together, and traveled together in an effort to form partnerships early in the design process.This is analogous to partnering meetings that occur

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeanne Homer, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

and methods to contribute to a resulting architecture that is a betterexpression of its culture, building methods, and technology. As stated by Viollet-le-Duc, “Themeans of healing this rupture could only be an education in which the architect is taughtengineering as well as art, and, optimally, the engineer learns how to practice his craft withappropriate artistry.” 1 Viollet’s theories are easily applicable to present day, because the basis ofhis ideas calls for the incorporation of new technologies and new materials into architecturaldesign. “A little reflection will show us the interests of the two professions will be best saved by their union…Whether the engineer acquires a little of our knowledge and love for artistic

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne Bilbeisi, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

drawing conventions, fundamental ordering systems, visual principles, and design processesthat must be introduced to the beginning architectural engineering student are abstract and can bedifficult to teach. As design is a process which follows no set path but conforms to the mannerin which attitudes, abilities, and prejudices influence creative thought, every architect andarchitectural engineer approaches and solves a problem uniquely. “In particular, the view that adesigner takes of his role in society, and the function and reason for his work are crucial to anyreal understanding of the process he employs”1. For beginning design and engineering students,this non-linear process can be confusing and frustrating.Francis Ching, noted architectural

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

engineering student’scurriculum. At this point in the curriculum, the students have completed all of their structuraldesign courses, but have not yet dealt with studio projects beyond the schematic design phase.Fig 1: Oklahoma State University - Architectural Engineering majors Curriculum ChartThis studio is team taught by four faculty members (two architects, one environmental controlsand one structural) and has been structured to give the students an experience similar to whatwill be experienced in practice upon graduation. The course is structured so the schematic,design development, and construction documents phases are explored during the semester.During these three phases, each student acts as their own design firm where they deal with

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erich Connell, East Carolina University; David Batie, East Carolina University

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Architectural

collaborativecourse were described on the poster. (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Course information posterEach faculty member taught the issues related to their discipline. The specific topicscovered in the course were; Values of designers and design process, Issues facingLandscape Architecture, Problems from an Interior Design perspective, Tools utilized Page 11.284.4for Communications in the Built Environment, Ethics, Professionalism, Values andLegal obligations, Professional Interrelationships, and Technology’s impact on the futureof Design Professionals. Presentations were rotated in sequenced to have each disciplinepresent once, then

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Franca Trubiano, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Architectural

; the second was directed at the use of traditional buildingmaterials for producing material studies with innovative surficial manipulations and tectonicjoints; and the last was defined by the adoption of a single material in the construction of a fullscale design-build installation.Fig 1. Material Study; insertion and compression of a sheet of galvanized metal within the edge of a solid plank of maple.Fig. 2 Material Study; rolled and polished bent steel plate.Fig 3 Detail of Paper Tube Installation; horizontally stacked hollow cardboard tubes.Fig. 4 Detail of Paper Tube Installation: vertically arranged hollow cardboard tubes. Page