Benchmarking Architectural Engineering Capstones Part 3: Exploring Technical Studies and Integration
- Conference
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Portland, Oregon
- Publication Date
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June 23, 2024
- Start Date
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June 23, 2024
- End Date
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July 12, 2024
- Conference Session
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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1
- Tagged Division
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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/46639
Paper Authors
Ryan Solnosky P.E.
Pennsylvania State University
orcid.org/0000-0002-5214-2102
Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Pre-Major Freshmen. He is the recipient of several teaching awards both within Penn State and Nationally. Ryan’s research centers on technology for teaching, capstones, and active learning in design classes.
John J. Phillips Oklahoma State University
JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and Professor of Architectural Engineering, practiced as a structural engineer for nine years before returning to his alma mater to teach. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in building structures and architectural design. He is currently acting as the Interim Head of the School of Architecture for Oklahoma State University.
Abstract
Architectural Engineering (AE) programs are poised to be leaders in educating future engineers on best practices and leading industry trends. To the AEC industry’s leading providers of critical thinkers, creative solution makers and future leaders, AE programs adopt a myriad of teaching strategies. The core of AE programs revolve around providing a realistic design and construction experience for students that simulates industry, with senior capstone projects commonly being the location for such an experience. Up to now, much has been researched on capstone delivery, but often excluded in this research are AE programs due to the small cohort size, as say compared to mechanical engineering.
This paper is the third in a series of AE program benchmarking, where the initial paper looked at general formulations, delivery, and project utilization, duration and location, and assignment formulation. The second paper in the series examined mentoring models, facilities, industry support, and project criteria. The presented work in this paper extends the topics covered in the first two papers by looking at grading mechanics in more details, technical studies within different AE disciplines, how system integration and architecture are handled, the division of work between students, and lastly where AE programs see senior capstone courses trending over the next decade. Results presented here can be utilized by other AE programs to benchmark their practices while also looking for good ideas / strategies to possibly adopt in their program.
Solnosky, R., & Phillips, J. J. (2024, June), Benchmarking Architectural Engineering Capstones Part 3: Exploring Technical Studies and Integration Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/46639
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