Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

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

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

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

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yutaka Sho, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

political palimpsests, their present andpossible impact, and basic scholarly research on those topics have been systematically ignoredby the Harvard team. 4 The research focuses less on Lagos and is more about how Koolhaasobserves and speculates about it, indicated by his reflective voice-over that permeates the film“Koolhaas: Lagos Wide and Close.” 5Those of us whose home and field are separated by geographical, cultural and political distanceface the same challenge. The Lagos research by Harvard team teaches us that the distance itselfneeds to be critically examined. The purpose is not to eliminate it. Rather, distance anddifference between home and field should be used as a tool to create work rooted in connectivitybetween the two. This is where

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beth Huffman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

and building with professional modeling materials in mind,and designing for how each light fixture would be attached to the existing structure. Specialattention was paid to the quality of light, appropriate use of construction materials, and thecraftsmanship of the model and drawings. Additionally, reflectivity, translucency andtransparency were to be considered. Students were permitted to use the following modelingmaterials: foam core, museum board, chip board, bass wood, balsa wood, and vellum. If anyadditional materials were desired to be used, prior instructor approval was required, andmaterials were approved on a case by case basis based on material appropriateness and materialworkability. Overall, if a student wished to use a material

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

sections of this course, with approximately 90 students, in FallQuarter 2013. It will be taught again in Winter Quarter 2014. Several lessons were learned in theFall Quarter that will be incorporated into the Winter Quarter classes. The primary conclusionwas that we tried to include too much content and that more time needed to be spent on buildingconfiguration issues. This will be addressed in several ways. The calculational content of thecourse will be reduced, somewhat. The intent is to make it more focused and to apply moredirectly to the configuration issues. The Winter Quarter classes will also be reorganizedsomewhat. The Fall Quarter courses were organized into small building and large buildingmodules, reflecting the two original courses

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

code related items and details. Thedesign data at this phase are considered “almost final”.These data includes but not limited to: - Occupancy and construction type of all spaces. - Construction details that reflect the relation and connection between building materials and components. - Layout and height of the building. - Number, height and area of floors. - Circulation routes including location, type and size of elevators, stairs and ramps. - Intensive occupant load analysis. - Number, type and size of exit doors. - Travel distances to exit doors and areas of refugee. - Locations, sizes and types of openings in exterior and interior walls. - Level of fire hazards between adjacent spaces. - Topological information

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith E. Hedges, Drury University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

architectural structures course. Aquantitative analysis of unobtrusive data describes thirty-one second-year architecture studentsstudying in either a traditional associationist-behaviorist course content sequence or a reversecontent parti pris cognitive sequence at an institute of higher education rooted in the liberal arts.The findings indicate that the parti pris pedagogy improves student performance in non-graphical multiple-choice examinations. The educational lessons learned offer reflections in theareas of instruction, content, and student outcomes.Introduction “The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.” – Albert Einstein.Society thinks of education as a gateway to success, but sometimes education does not reach