Course Description
Foundations of Architectural Design is a course geared for students interested in design concepts and elements of architecture. Students spend first semester exploring architectural forms and developing ways of communicating design concepts and ideas. We develop concept boards that communicate sketching, floor planning, concept models, and site plans for multiple projects and assessments. Students transition to Computer Aided Design in the second semester, learning to develop CAD models for concepts using Revit. Students develop a home design following standards for Habitat for Humanity Lakeside. After developing concepts and CAD Models, students communicate their concepts to Habitat for Humanity Lakeside as a pitch for building their concept.
Professional Models
Standards and Rubrics
Core Engineering Skills Standards
Introduction to Engineering Unit Standards
Habits of Professionalism Standards
- CST1: Observing in Engineering
Engineers will make observations of professional models and Engineers examples of work through the lenses of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; making observations that look in depth, recognize patterns, and use engineering notebook for gathering and recording information (research, sketches, and analysis) - CST2: Wondering in Engineering
Engineers will brainstorm all possible solutions to problems without passing judgement on those solutions. They will question every aspect of problems and look in depth for solutions to do not exist - CST3: Connecting in Engineering
Engineers will interpret new knowledge through their connections to past knowledge. Engineers will create visual depictions of brainstormed solutions, creating multiple prototypes and sketches of models through paper sketching, computer-aided design, and physical modeling - CST4: Reasoning & Interpreting in Engineering
Engineers will reason and interpret brainstormed solutions to problems through the mindset of an engineering. Looking at all solutions in depth and creating a claim through support that has concrete, unobjectionable evidence. - CST5: Innovating in Engineering
Engineers will develop unique solutions to current and future problems that challenge current solutions. Engineers will make their own end products and learn through copying. They will make their own ideas through the redesign of current solutions and always driving their own engineering design process.
Introduction to Engineering Unit Standards
- UST1: 3D Modeling
Engineers will be able to create 3D models using sketching techniques, tinkering, isometric drawings, and 3D modeling software to create a real end product. -
Habits of Professionalism Standards
- PST1: Habits of Work
Engineers are always prepared and organized for learning with persistent attitude. Engineers are persistent by always questioning and seeking to understand when they do not. Engineers correct, edit, revise, and complete all work whenever possible. - PST2: Habits of Collaboration
Engineers are effectively collaborative by nature and exhibit a balance between leadership and cooperation with group goals. Engineers are positive followers and leaders that encourage others to contribute. - PST3: Habits of Self-Discipline
Engineers exhibit sustained focus and persistence through all tasks and learning opportunities. Engineers work successfully as independent learners that handle frustrations and setbacks in a positive manner and always accept help, and feedback, and consequences of choices and actions.
- PST4: Habits of Communication
Engineers are able to use effective communication and teamwork skills to acquire information and convey engineered outcomes to a variety of stakeholders; analyzing acquired information through their own professional voice and reasoning. Engineers are listening respectfully, with an open mind, and effectively present. - PST5: Habits of Learning
Engineers exhibit a growth mindset by approaching tasks with an open mind and accepting all possible challenges with a positive attitude. Engineers seek to understand as an advocate for themselves while using evidence to support their claims and understandings.