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Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

AC 2012-3652: CULTURE REFLECTIONS EMBODIED IN MODERN AR-CHITECTURE: AN ANALYSIS SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF CLASSICALCHINESE GARDEN DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLESProf. Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Suining Ding is an Associate Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Her research interests include Digital 3D modeling, cross-cultural comparison of architecture, design methodology and design process, cognitive perceptions of interior space, and relationships of human behavior and environment. Page 25.373.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Architectural

is to design a singlefamily house for Habitat for Humanity with an ADA accessible bath and kitchen. Data fromstudents’ reflective journals is used to draw a descriptive map of the social-psychological stagesthat occur during service-learning. In addition, textual analysis reveals that students progressthrough three identifiable stages of development: exciting but lost, comfortable, and engagement.The recommendations were made to the body of knowledge of service learning. To increase theeffectiveness of service-learning outcomes, faculty members must understand these specificcognitive processes that accompany community-based learning.Statement of PurposeThis paper addresses the social-psychological aspects of students’ participation in the

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

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

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Architectural

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Dynamics of Cultural Dimensions In Design To Create Sustainable Environment: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Of ArchitectureAbstract Sustainable design is the concept that recognizes human civilization as an integral part ofthe natural world, and that nature must be preserved if the human community itself is to survive.Cultural dimensions of design are the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural systems that arevalued by or representative of, a given culture and reflected in the built environment [12]. Therewas no existing course in our curriculum to cover the topic of culture and design. Therefore, it isnecessary to develop a new

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

AC 2008-1739: A CLIENT-BASED ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR SERVICELEARNING PROJECTSDavid Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Page 13.14.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Client-Based Assessment Tool for Architectural Technology Service Learning ProjectsAbstractService learning is a natural fit for the study of architecture1,2 as the practice ofarchitecture engages communities all over the world in order to solve problems inthe built environment. Much of this civic engagement is often directed towardsstudent learning in the form of reflection papers or exit surveys, and the literatureon service learning attests to this2.There is

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

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Architectural

products ≠ Increase building envelope insulation ≠ Glazing area and performance ≠ Optimize day-lighting ≠ Day-lighting controls ≠ Light shelves ≠ Solar shading ≠ Nighttime ventilation ≠ Mixed mode ventilation ≠ Reflective roofs Page 15.774.3Medium first-cost with medium-term payback ≠ Low flow water fixtures ≠ Heat recovery ≠ Desiccant cooling ≠ Evaporative cooling ≠ Borehole cooling ≠ Wind tower/scoops ≠ Green roofsHigh first-cost with long-term payback ≠ Photovoltaics ≠ Wind turbines ≠ Geothermal ≠ Double-skin facadesIn the final analysis both first-cost and payback have to be considered.Incorporating Green Building into

Conference Session

Project-Based Experiences in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

project's energy efficiency strategy, requiring daylighting in allperimeter occupied zones, glare mitigation strategies, automatic, continuous dimming, andcommissioning. Advanced controls strategies are also considered. This collaborativeenvironment was realized through coupled daylight and energy simulation, using simulatingrepresentative spaces in the Sensor Placement Optimization Tool (SPOT), a Radiance basedsoftware. Several design variations were considered and an optimum set was settled upon.A light louver system was added to the daylight glazing to bounce the light up the ceiling andeven deeper into the building's interior. Further, light reflectances were chosen for the interiorsurfaces. When coupled with low partition heights, this

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Architectural

Factor (DF) as the assessment criteria, which is the ratio of theinternal illumination to the illumination simultaneously available on a horizontal plane from thewhole of an unobstructed overcast sky, expressed as a percentage. The study additionallyidentifies the five key building parameters that affect the interior daylighting illuminance. Theseare building area and orientation, glass type, window areas, shading, and external obstruction.The study used the computer simulation tool EnergyPlus to model the daylighting performanceof a high-rise in Hong Kong. The software was chosen based on its ability to handle interiorinter-reflection calculation, reflection from neighboring buildings, and handling of complexfenestration systems. The results of

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

with time. The adaptation of the staff to such change is explored and it hasbeen reflected in the changes to their teaching styles and approaches to thestudents.The conclusion is made that the industry-based staff have influenced the programso that there is a close relation to industry philosophies instilled in the students.That because of this, the research topics undertaken by the students are closelyaligned with practice. These factors have contributed to the continuing success of Page 12.1416.2the program over the years.IntroductionConstruction engineering, as a discipline, can sit uncomfortably within aUniversity faculty. The Construction industry is a

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Arens, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy

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Architectural

”from the ground-up, as one would build a building. However, the authors have come toappreciate that a different model, and potentially a more fruitful and pedagogically sound model,can be created by emulating the best practices from Architecture programs.PART 2 Undergraduate Architecture Studio:In his influential book Educating the Reflective Practitioner (1987), Donald Schön, argues thatprofessional education should be centered less on developing a specific set of skills in studentsand more on their ability to reflect first, then act in situations where established theories may notapply. He addresses the implications of the “ground-up” approach to educate Civil Engineersmentioned above, when he writes, “Civil engineers know how to build roads

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

collaborative studio was assessed by two approaches.One is final oral presentation and the other one is final project evaluation. Four assessmentelements were used for the oral presentation. They are technical content, clarity, visual materialsand response effectiveness. Five assessment elements were used for final project evaluation.They are composition, graphic presentation, professionalism, functionality and synthesis. Basedon the data analysis, it is clear that engaging practitioners in a collective studio can solve thedesign problems from more technical and professional perspectives. One significant findingemerged from this analysis reflected the strong correlation between technical content and designoutcomes.Statement of PurposeIntroduction of

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward M. Segal, Hofstra University; Sigrid Adriaenssens, Princeton University

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Architectural

toward meeting learning objectives 1 – 3 by practicing designing in theirprocess books through six prescribed assignments (“design experiences”). Additionally, studentsexplored their own interests and related them to the primary course content by creating a set ofsupplemental entries. The process of design was emphasized by distributing the process booksubmissions throughout the semester and encouraging students to reflect on and revise theirwork.In the remainder of this section, the six prescribed Fall 2013 assignments are described.Additional information regarding the supplemental entries is also discussed.Design experience 1In design experience 1, students scoped a problem and brainstormed. They were given the cutsheet provided by SKM Anthony

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

building information modeling (BIM) concepts and tools. This paperwill review one university’s continuing efforts to address the requests of industry advisorycouncil members to produce high functioning AEC graduates with BIM knowledge and skillsets.By reflecting on the “Lessons Learned” of the iterative process of creating, evaluating andmodifying an undergraduate elective, “Introduction to Revit®”, over seven semesters, this paperwill document and reflect on the experiential knowledge of faculty, administrators and students.Additionally it will capture the process and progress made to develop and improve BIM learningenvironments.Where we’ve beenIn the past decade, building information modeling (BIM) has gained substantial popularity and isthe

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

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

society. It consists entirely of closed questions, typically on a 7 point Likert scale.The other survey, known as the Civic Minded Graduate Reflection Prompt, assesses how theSLA experience has influenced students’ learning and development, and their attitudes towardstheir education and service learning. It also consists of closed questions.It should also be noted that the more recent respondents to these surveys have used a new surveymethodology to account for ‘response shift bias’ (Howard & Dailey, 1979)4, which basicallyasks them to take a survey, then immediately afterwards take it again. These surveys have helpedour institution tremendously when assessing the growth of these students with respect to servicelearning and civic

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Architectural

because of the following factors: overhead required to capture; limitedknowledge; poor IT infrastructure of organizations.Sharing Tacit Design Knowledge with CMC technologiesSome researchers in the field of architecture have rigorously studied the importance of sharingtacit design knowledge sharing. Various terminologies for tacit knowledge have been adopted:visual analogy1, episodic knowledge9, reflective practice8, personal knowledge2, expertknowledge1, and strategic knowledge5.Due to the development of emerging CMC technologies and geographically dispersed businessenvironments, the use of CMC has been inevitably accepted. Face-to-face meeting is now beingrecognized as too costly in terms of time and expense. CMC research has focused on

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Architectural

concrete gravity systems, an understanding oftimber, steel and concrete lateral systems, structural material finishes and connections, tallbuildings, long span structures, cladding and deep and shallow foundation systems.These course learning outcomes and outlines reflect a rigorous architectural engineeringapproach that the ARCE faculty believes is appropriate for the course. However the classes havetypically also included content and approaches intended to both inspire the ARCH and CMstudents and provide skills specific to their future careers. This is reflected in the methodologiesused by individual instructors.Methodologies. Several types of classroom methodologies have been used by instructors. Allhave been successful in meeting the learning

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hollee Hitchcock Becker, The Catholic University of America

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Architectural

problems better than by listening to lectures. Because staticsand strength of materials deals with hypothetical loadings on diagrammatic representation ofstructural components, students have difficulty making the connection to design scenarios even ifthey are capable of solving assigned problems. By linking the studio with the structures class,students learn to design systems and components for a given set of parameters over which theyhave control. When the student owns the design, there is more interest in finding the solutionand there is a complete understanding of the problem. By designing the entire system, ratherthan a single component, the student understands the relationships between components.Second: “Reflection on learning develops

Conference Session

BIM in Architectural Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Monson, University of Washington; Hoda - Homayouni, University of Washington; Carrie S Dossick, University of Washington; Anne K Anderson, Washington State University

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Architectural

were lost in the busy work of figuring out what button to click next in thetutorial sequence.Seeing that the sequence of tutorials and homework was proving to be problematic, the “flip theclassroom” movement offered a potential to improve the instructional design of the lab portion ofthe course. The flip the classroom philosophy has students watch lectures at home and then doactive exercises during class time where faculty expertise can be leveraged to help guide studentsthrough problems or offer reflective critique of their work in progress. This instructional methodcaptured our attention as a means of improving the BIM labs and moving away from the in-classtutorial-based lab sessions. We would flip the labs: have the students do the

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

, engineering, and project delivery. There has been “an extension of the formalfreedom in architecture” [2]. Writing on the topic of “Engineering Form”, Kloft stated that “theemerging digital design and production environment, combined with new materials and moderntechnologies, makes possible unprecedented challenges in the repertoire of formal language”adding that “boldly curved shapes, a few years ago thought of as unrealizable and thought of aspure fantasies, can now be built.”These advances reflect contemporary discourse in architecture, which has seen a shift towards amore topological conception of form and towards non-Euclidean shapes and non- discretevolumes that would have been inconceivable without advanced computational tools [3] [4

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

wall enclosures to identify specific ratings and their limits (i.e., smoke partitions, smoke barriers, one, two, four-hour ratings, and 2/3/4-fire walls) (show on life safety plan and all floor plans.). Provide any fire-resistance rated wall, column, beam, floor/ceiling, roof/ceiling assemblies, fire rated head-of-wall joints, curtain walls, and fire stopping penetrations through fire rated construction. Provide details in their entirety, including design illustrations and material specifications (use the UL Directory). Provide a reflected ceiling plan showing lights, diffusers, exit sign, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and emergency lights, etc. International Building Code design philosophy is based on a prescriptive

Conference Session

BIM in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

context of BIM, it is used to describe a model that has its components displayed sequentially in “screen shots” to reflect the order in which these components will be assembled during the construction process. Such a model can be utilized to study alternative sequences, erection coordination and actual progress. Direct ties to scheduling software can be made, connecting scheduling activities to model components to “drive” the model. 5D: Five-dimensional. The “fifth dimension” generally describes quantity and cost information that is derived from or applied to a BIM model. Current software allows many quantities to be generated directly from a 3D model. Other quantities can be generated

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Jarrett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Architectural

Page 11.594.4of the human community, something that is too easily forgotten in other fields of environmentalstudy [15]. The trick however is to ensure that those more reasonable proposals to make us morearchitecturally “natural” do not abandon what also makes us human.Critical Engagement in Ecology and ArchitectureWhereas ecology has changed and enriched the field of architecture substantially since AldoLeopold’s A Sand County Almanac (1949), and moreso with Ian McHarg’s Design with Nature(1969), it has also been subject to a lack of critical reflection within ecological design circles.There is a countertendency to privilege the science behind the environment at the exclusion ofecological ideas. This has proven to be retrogressive and

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

officials included comments on the cost effectiveness ofideas, fulfilling needs and requirements and a general consensus that the quality of workexceeded expectations. Figure 7: Student presentation to city officials Page 23.335.9EvaluationThere were three forms of evaluation for the project: the faculty evaluation of the individualstudents work during the course of the semester, the community-partner evaluated the studentswork during the final presentations that the students made at the conclusion of the project and thestudents also self-evaluated their work through reflections that they completed in the final weekof

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

to face the challenge of making theircourses international in scope. At present, different courses are offered, as stipulated by theMinistry of Education’s core program. Although the course content for each school differssignificantly, design remains overall the most important aspect of education in architecture.Design courses are often worth far higher credit points than other courses, and thisprioritization is reflected in the arrangement of courses. However, some schools still use oldmodels in their design courses and neglect to offer specialized courses. The willingness oftheir students to learn is subsequently low, and this is reflected in complaints by teachers.Many students are initially filled with excitement, imagination, and dreams

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Setterfield, Sinclair Community College; Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College; Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College

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Architectural

. 3. Encourage students to embrace technology to facilitate the learning process.We developed an approach to the studio which allowed students to develop their own teamleadership and management styles.B. Literature ReviewThere is a variety of literature available to discuss the advent of blog and other web-basedtechnologies in higher education, but it is usually indicated that “in those instances whereeducational applications of the blog are considered, this literature tends to be concentrated in theareas of teacher training and other professions where the use of reflective journals as a learningtool is accepted custom and practice…” [8]Boulos, Maramba and Wheeler explore the potential of technology as an aid to pedagogy. Intheir paper

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

able to work on a range oftasks simultaneously'. Graduates are more likely than non-graduates to meet these criteria.Employers are looking for rounded people with a depth of understanding, and ability to takeresponsibility and develop their own role in the organization to be educated rather than trained.Higher education should continue to provide critical, reflective students. Employers need peoplewho can work in teams, exhibit good interpersonal skills, communicate well and who have anunderstanding of work culture. Page 13.485.3Are there any differences between what employers expect and desire of any graduate (such as thesurveys quoted above

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

finalsolution.At the end of the term, students provide a “reflective essay” that provides a means for students toprovide feedback regarding this assignment. Students typically comment about the varyinglanguages that separate the three disciplines, different motivations that sometimes clashed, andan initial awkwardness in working together. Every student in the class recognized the value ofworking collaboratively, but few understood the intricacies of working across disciplinary linesat this stage of the class. And this was the intent of the assignment, to blur the lines betweendisciplines and to begin the process of an integrated design approach.Module Two: The Precedent StudyThe next module deals with expanding the student’s knowledge and exposure to

Conference Session

Educational Strategies in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

included tall building,long span and cantilever systems, foundations and the structural aspects in the design anddetailing of cladding.The catalog description and learning outcomes presented below reflect these two goals. ARCE 316 – Structural Integration in Architecture Catalog Description: Integration of structural systems into architectural design. Preliminary design of structures including the development of gravity load carrying systems and lateral load resisting systems. Introduction to tall building and long span structural systems. Introduction to cladding systems. Taken concurrently with third year architectural studios. Learning Outcomes: Upon

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Heli Shah, Western Kentucky University

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Architectural

for assigning materials.This discussion would not be complete without defining criteria that would determine thesuccess of a rendering. A successful rendering should be able (1) to convey the design intent, (2)highlight important architectural elements, (3) reflect realism in material color and texture, and(4) portray light and shadows adequately. Design intent is a concept that is best defined by thedesign team; we hence use criteria 2, 3 and 4 to analyze the rendered images. Renderings in V-Ray (figure 4) and Twilight (figure 5) show a view of the building highlighting the trusses whichform one of the key architectural elements of the structure. Renderings in kerkythea (figure 7)and 3DS Max (figure 8) show an entire façade view which gives