Discovering Architecture
Students learn how to create a scaled floor plan through an exploration in bubble diagrams, loose-line drawings, dimensioning, and real-world constraints and criteria.
- Architectural Designers Homework
- Core Concepts of Technology
- Design-Folio Part I: Design Process
- Design-Folio Part II: Visualization and Spatialization
- Design-Folio Part III: Loose-Line Drawing/Dimensioning
- Design-Folio Part IV: Floor Planning
Time: 8-10 Hours Total
Items needed to complete unit activities:
Unit Overview (per 24 students) Time: 6 ~ 8 Hours
Unit Overview (per 24 students) Time: 6 ~ 8 Hour
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
GRAPH PAPER 11 x 17 50 SHEETS | Yes | |
CONSTRUCTION PAPER BLACK 12 x 18 50 SHEETS | Yes | |
CONSTRUCTION PAPER GREEN 12 x 18 50 SHEETS | Yes | |
All-Temperature Mini Glue Sticks – 4 in. x 5/16 in | Yes | |
Foam Boards – 20 in. x 30 in. x 3/16 in. (10 Pack) | Yes | |
TRIANGLE 45/90 12″ | ||
Architect Triangular Scale Rule | ||
X-acto Knife with No. 11 Blade | ||
SCISSORS SAFETY POINT 7″ | ||
High-Temp Mini Glue Gun | 24 | |
T-SQUARE ALUMINUM 24″ | 24 | |
Economy Mat Board 16″ x 20″ (Pack of 50) | Yes | |
Self-Healing Cutting Mat |
Characteristics and Scope of Technology
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
GRAPH PAPER 11 x 17 50 SHEETS | Yes | |
TRIANGLE 45/90 12″ | ||
Architect Tri Scale Ruler |
Design Process
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
No Supplies Needed |
Visualization and Spatialization
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
TRIANGLE 45/90 12″ | ||
Architects Tri Scale Ruler | ||
24″ Aluminum T-Square |
Loose-Line Drawing / Dimensioning
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
TRIANGLE 45/90 12″ | ||
Architects Tri Scale Ruler | ||
24″ Aluminum T-Square |
Floor Planning
Name | Quanity | Consumable |
|---|---|---|
PAPER GRAPH 11 X 17 50 SHEETS | Yes | |
TRIANGLE 45/90 12″ | ||
Architects Tri Scale Ruler | ||
24″ Aluminum T-Square |