3.4.6 Activity

1.    Research the Noblesville Indiana Unified Development Ordinance (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm). Review Article 12: Landscaping and Screening and answer the following.

a. What is the requirement concerning existing plant materials? (Section 4.A.7)
clearance of existing plants should be limited to that which is absolutely necessary
b. What landscaping treatment is required for detention/retention ponds? (Section 4.A.9)
should be landscaped with shade trees, ornamental trees, hedges, etc.
c. What landscape materials are prohibited? (Section 4.B.1.d)
rocks, gravel, stone, asphalt, and thorn-bearing plant species

d. What is the class of the proposed parking lot? (Section 5.B.1)
class B

e. What percent of the parking area is required to be landscaped?
5%

f. What is the maximum parking lot island size? (Section 5.C.1)
750 square feet
g. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a single row of parking? What types of
plantings must it include? (Section 5.C.1.a)
180 square feet
h. What is the minimum size of a landscape island in a double row of parking? (Section 5.C.1.b)
240 square feet
i. What is the requirement at the end of parking rows? (Section 5.C.1.c)
each end should have a landscape island

j. What perimeter parking lot landscaping is required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? Assume that the property abuts other commercial facilities and public streets. (Section 5.D.2)
2 staggered canopy trees, 33 shrubberies

k. Is a landscape buffer yard required for the Keystone Library Renovation project? (Table 12.0.7.E)
yes

l. What is the requirement for screening trash receptacle enclosures? (Section 8.B.1)
completely screened by a wall on three sides matching the materials, fourth side shallconsist of a metal gate or other similar materials completely hiding the trash receptacle
m. What is the requirement for street trees? Although Highway 37 is a state road, for the purposes of this activity, assume that both adjacent streets are city streets. You will have to access Article 6: Site Design and Improvement Standards at (http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/egov/docs/1102311937181.htm. (Article 6, Part M)
Trees shall be planted as a public improvement along any new subdivision street. The cost of street trees and installation shall be born by the developer. The spacing of the street trees shall be every 40 to 60 feet.

3.4.2

·        How many parking spaces are required for the Keystone Library? Show your calculation. (COO Table 9, Section 159.142 or UDO Table 10.0.3.B)

32 parking spaces

·        What distance must parking lots be set back from the property line? ((UDO Section 4.B.1)

20 feet

·        Assuming a 90 degree parking angle, what size parking spaces should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)

9x18 

·        What aisle width should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)

24 feet

·        Describe the requirements on driveway (ingress and egress) location from adjacent property lines and intersections. (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)

25 feet

·        What is the maximum driveway width that can be used for a non-residential development? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)

36 feet

·        What is the drainage runoff requirement for parking and driveway areas? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.2)

Drainage of Runoff.  Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks.  Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.

·        Is parking lot lighting required? What is the requirement? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.4)

Parking Lot Lighting.  A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot.  Illumination of off-street parking areas shall be arranged and/or shielded so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets, pursuant to §§ 159.200 through 159.208.

·        How many accessible parking spaces are required? (COO Table 11, Section 159.144 or UDO Table 10.0.5)

2

·        Is a loading area required for the library? (COO Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.A)
yes

·        How many loading berths are required for the library? (COO Table 13, Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.B)

1

·        In terms of parking lot landscaping requirements, what class of parking lot is required for the library? (Section 159.184)
B cause its between 21-50 spaces

·        Describe the overall interior parking lot landscape requirements.

5%

·        What are the requirements for single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?

180sqft

·        What are the requirements for double row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?

240 sq ft

·        Where can one find the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements? You may need to reference this information later.

Table 12.0.5.D.2

·        What other landscaping requirements are contained in the code of ordinances?

perimeter, provide sitting areas

·        Describe the requirements for trash receptacle enclosures. (Section 159.187)

6 feet high or 2 feet above the trassh recepticale Closed on three sides made of the same material of the building

3.2.8

1.    How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
The weight and applications of loads affect the dersign of a structure by creating more pressure on the base of the structure.

2.    What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?

density, compactibility,

3.    What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?

frost level, type of soil, location

4.  What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?
Soil heave, and breaking dead ends efficanrts

Activity 2.3.6 Residential Electrical Systems

• What is daylighting?

Daylighting is the use of windows and skylights to bring sunlight into your home
ambient, task lighting, accent lighting

• What are some advantages to providing daylighting?

Improved Life-Cycle Cost, Increased User Productivity, Reduced Emissions, and Reduced Operating Costs

natural day light

• Describe the best orientation for windows in a building in order to take advantage of daylighting.

South-facing windows

Review your affordable home floor plans. Consider how you can better incorporate daylighting into your design. Mark at least one change on the floor plan(s) that will improve the energy efficiency of the home by increasing the daylighting. Make the change on your 3D model.

Locate an electric meter (typically mounted on an exterior wall) and sketch your proposed location for the main panel on the print of your affordable home floor plan. Choose an accessible interior location for the panel that is hidden from public view – perhaps a closet or separate space. Include the electric meter and main panel in your 3D model.

Sketch a preliminary electrical plan on your affordable home floor plan(s).

Sketch the location of outlets, lighting, and switches so as to comply with the Residential Electrical Code Requirements. Think about how each room will be used, what appliances and equipment are needed, and where extra convenience outlets should be placed.

Connect each lighting fixture to at least one switch (or as required by the Residential Electrical Code Requirements) using a switch leg (dashed line). Consider the need for three way switches.

Locate exterior outlets and lights as required by code.

Comply with all New Construction Guidelines for Habitat for Humanity.

Include an electrical service line on your electronic site plan.

(Optional) Revise your Affordable Home Project drawings to include your electrical design. You must determine the best place to show your electrical plan. Sometimes it is easiest to place it directly on a floor plan; other times you will need to prepare a separate electrical plan.

Conclusion

1. How did you incorporate daylighting into your project? Skylight
2. Why are some electrical plans placed on a floor plan and others on a separate sheet?  so you can see them better cause of the furniture.
3. What is important for an architect to know about electrical plans?
4. How does the design of the structure affect the electrical layout?

Essential Questions

1. What is the difference between R-value and U-value? When are they used?
R-Value is the value used to indicate the resistance to the flow of heat while the U-Value is a measure of the heat transmission through a building part or a given thickness of a material with lower numbers indicating better insulating properties. To determin the amount of BTU's

2. What are some leading causes of solar gain?
Heat going through windows and doors.

3. What key areas of a building can minimize heat loss?
The walls with insulation.
4. Why is a cost estimate important to create before starting a project?
so you can expect what to pay for the project.

Essential Questions

1Why is wood so often used for residential buildings?
Cheap

2. What alternatives to wood frame construction are available and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
concrete -stronger

3. How are trusses able to span large distances?
cause of the triangleular shape

4. What framing systems are used to support residential roofs?
Hip roofs gable roof


5. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
The type of roof depends on the type of architectual cause some astyles might have a flatt roof like international style

Project 1.2.2 Design Charrette

Conclusion

1.    Why is it important to recognize challenges and barriers during the charrette and then identify solutions?

It is important to recognize the challenges and barriers during the charrette is so that you can find the best way to approach and to accomplish the task

2.    Among the ideas or thoughts that you prepared for the charrette, were there any that were disregarded by the group? Why? Do you think it was the right decision?

 

There were some ideas that were disregarded because they were to expensive in design or to complex. I think the right decision was made overall.

3.    What is the value of using a charrette to investigate the feasibility and development of a building project? Describe specific advantages over a traditional approach in which the client meets with an architect and the architect develops the plan.

The value of using a charrette to investigate a building project is that the people you work with might come up with a better idea than the one you may have thought of. The specific advantage is that you come up with more ideas as a team than alone.

4.    Identify and explain a potential drawback of the plan your team drafted.

 

The potential drawback of our plan is that it might not be 100% effective cause one of the students could walk in the school counseling a weapon.

Your Career questions

1. What is your age?

48

2. Where do you live?

Fort Wayne, IN

3. What do you like to do outside of work?

going camping

4. What is your job title?

design architect

5. When and why did you choose your career path?

At the age of 8 cause i found out that i like to design and create different things

6. What is the name of your company or employer?

MSKTD & Associates

James R Kratzat

7. Describe your primary duties and skills. [Cite your source(s)]

     my primary duties are design structures meat with potential or current clients on the design and occasionally visit the construction site. (bls.gov)

8. Describe your physical work environment.

 I mostly stay indoors during the day but on certain occasions I go out to the construction site and view the progress 

 

9. What is your favorite part of your job?

   designiong different types of buildings

10. What is your salary? [Cite your source(s)]

$76,750 (bls.gov)

11. Which accredited school did you first attend, and what was your degree? [Cite your source(s)]

Ball State University

Master's Degree in Architecture (bsu.edu)

12. Describe in detail three of the courses that you took which are closely related to your current career. [Cite your source(s)]

ARCH 418 - Structural Systems 3.

Continuation of Structural Systems 2. Introduction to wood, concrete and masonry systems and their application to design of horizontal and vertical building systems. Discussions of alternative structural building materials and systems

ARCH 502 - Architectural Design 2.

Graduate design course involves architectural problems of increasing scale and complexity and requires solutions that are thorough in their conception, development, and execution. Multiple studio sections are offered each semester. Prerequisite: graduate standing

ARCH 614 - Design Studio 4.

Integration of design determinants with emphasis on building tectonics including structure, natural and mechanical environmental systems, building materials and methods of construction, and building systems. Understanding thorough design of the inherent logic of technical systems and how these systems influence architecture form, space, meaning and function. (Bsu.edu)

13. Describe the two courses that you considered most challenging. [Cite your source(s) and include a course listing from the appropriate degree program]

ARCH 502 - Architectural Design 2.

Graduate design course involves architectural problems of increasing scale and complexity and requires solutions that are thorough in their conception, development, and execution. Multiple studio sections are offered each semester. Prerequisite: graduate standing

ARCH 614 - Design Studio 4.

Integration of design determinants with emphasis on building tectonics including structure, natural and mechanical environmental systems, building materials and methods of construction, and building systems. Understanding thorough design of the inherent logic of technical systems and how these systems influence architecture form, space, meaning and function. (Bsu.edu)

14. What resources did your school have available to help you get through the most difficult courses? [Cite your source(s)]

     

15. Regarding the two most challenging courses how did you persevere?

  determination and dedication 

16. From what school(s) did you receive graduate degrees? [Cite your source(s)]

   Ball State University

  

17. What was the title or titles of the degree(s)? [Cite your source(s)]

    Masters Achiterture II (bsu.edu)

18. What licenses do you have and what were the exams required to receive those licenses? [Cite your source(s)]

     Registered Architect

19. How would your clients and co-workers describe you?

   Hard working determined dedicated 

  

20. What do you hope to accomplish at the conclusion of your career?

   be a well known architect and have a well known building as well 

 

21. Why should a high school student consider a career in your field? What important contribution(s) can they make?

    they should consider this career cause there is different ideas they could contribute to other architects or design some of the most well known buildings.

 

Conclusion

1. You described a career related to civil engineering and/or architecture. Is this the career field that you are currently most interested in at this stage in your life?

     

2. Rank and describe the three most important characteristics that you value in choosing a post-secondary school.
   1 Location
   2 student life
   3 academics

     

3. Rank the following in the order of importance to you regarding a career: job satisfaction; salary; making a difference; level of responsibility; titles; benefits; hours; co-workers; supervisors.
   1 Job satisfaction
   2 benefits
   3 salary
   4 level of responsibility
   5 making a difference

6 co-workers

7 titles

8 Supervisors

9 hours

Questions

Architecture


1. What advice would you give to a person who is interested in architecture?

2. What type of buildings do you design and how long do they usually take to complete the design?

Civil Engineering


1. What is the most satisfying thing about your career?

2. What is a typical day for you?

Essentail

Essential Questions




1. How did the art and science of architecture and civil engineering evolve over time?



2. Describe three structural systems used by architects in historical construction projects.



3. How have historical innovations contributed to modern civil engineering and architecture?



4. How are visual design elements and principles manifested in architecture?

Project 1.1.4 Architectural Features

1.How did the time period from which your feature was most prevalent influence the feature?





2.How did the feature you modeled meet a human need?




3.Describe the use of the principle of design best represented in the architecture of your model.



4.Explain how one of the other models in your class has similar characteristics?