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Core and Optional Modules

Module 13: Floor Plans (Optional)

Suggested Time: 20-25 hours	Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 1 or 2, 4 and 6

Foundational Objectives

To be able to produce drawings for architectural projects.
To maintain a high standard of quality for drawings produced.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To learn related vocabulary and use it in context. (COM)
To create drawings that demonstrate an understanding of the drawing tools, and drawing symbols. (TL)

Note: other CELs may be emphasized here.

Learning Objectives Notes
13.1 To draw exterior walls. Have students select the house they are going to draw from a predetermined list that has the following considerations: a bungalow, no fireplaces, no brick façade, and a relatively simple roof design. (COM)

List a variety of houses with different levels of complexity.

Plans that have walls at angles should be done by more advanced students. Display several examples of floor plans done by professionals.
13.2 To place interior partitions. Presentation drawings usually have only overall dimensions and room sizes; therefore, students must first determine location of all the walls.

Minimum and typical sizes of rooms and halls and closets must be discussed in order for students to be able to locate walls. (CCT)
13.3 To place stair and balcony handrails. Review building code requirements for proper height.
13.4 To place doors and windows. Cells/Blocks can be used for many of the symbols used on the floor plan. (COM)
13.5 To place counters.
13.6 To place plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shown on the plan include: toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs. (TL)
13.7 To place shelves and rods. Examine different joints used in welding.
13.8 To place the appliances. Appliances to be placed include: dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, fridges and stoves. (TL)
13.9 To place the stairs. Review terminology used in stair construction.
13.10 To place the room names.
13.11 To place the electrical symbols. Electrical symbols to be placed include: 120 plugs, 220 plugs, lights and switches.
Switches should be connect to the lights with long dashed curved lines to indicate which lights are controlled by which switches.
13.12 To dimension exterior and interior. To dimension the exterior and interior of the building shell and individual rooms.
Dimention Rooms that are of significant size identified when required as to the rooms function. Dimensions for storage areas are basic requirements.
13.13 To place section symbols. Have students develop a crossection view through the building to expose the internal structural elements commonly used in building construction.

Module 14: Foundation Plans (Optional)

Suggested Time: 5-15 hours	Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 13

Foundational Objectives

To be able to produce drawings for architectural projects.
To maintain a high standard of quality for drawings produced.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use appropriate scale ratios when producing drawings. (NUM)
To develop an understanding of the value and use of technology in the field of drafting. (TL)

Note: other CELs may be emphasized here.

Learning Objectives Notes
14.1 To place foundation walls. (TL) This will be an unfinished basement.
Preserved wood foundations can be drawn if they are being constructed in your area.
14.2 To place the footings. (COM) Location of foundation walls and footings are the primary concern.
14.3 To place the stairs. (TL)
14.4 To determine the size of the beam or beams. (NUM) Using a simple rectangular house, explain the calculations to determine the built-up beam sizes and number of posts required. Each column in the tables used to do the calculations should be discussed.
14.5 To determine the number of posts. Different types of beams and joists can also be discussed, i.e., engineered joists and beams.
14.6 To determine the size of the floor joists.
14.7 To place the windows. Review building code requirements regarding window size.
14.8 To dimension the foundation plan. (NUM)

	Learning Objectives	Notes
13.1	To draw exterior walls.	Have students select the house they are going to draw from a predetermined list that has the following considerations: a bungalow, no fireplaces, no brick façade, and a relatively simple roof design. (COM) List a variety of houses with different levels of complexity. Plans that have walls at angles should be done by more advanced students. Display several examples of floor plans done by professionals.
13.2	To place interior partitions.	Presentation drawings usually have only overall dimensions and room sizes; therefore, students must first determine location of all the walls. Minimum and typical sizes of rooms and halls and closets must be discussed in order for students to be able to locate walls. (CCT)
13.3	To place stair and balcony handrails.	Review building code requirements for proper height.
13.4	To place doors and windows.	Cells/Blocks can be used for many of the symbols used on the floor plan. (COM)
13.5	To place counters.
13.6	To place plumbing fixtures.	Plumbing fixtures shown on the plan include: toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs. (TL)
13.7	To place shelves and rods.	Examine different joints used in welding.
13.8	To place the appliances.	Appliances to be placed include: dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, fridges and stoves. (TL)
13.9	To place the stairs.	Review terminology used in stair construction.
13.10	To place the room names.
13.11	To place the electrical symbols.	Electrical symbols to be placed include: 120 plugs, 220 plugs, lights and switches. Switches should be connect to the lights with long dashed curved lines to indicate which lights are controlled by which switches.
13.12	To dimension exterior and interior.	To dimension the exterior and interior of the building shell and individual rooms. Dimention Rooms that are of significant size identified when required as to the rooms function. Dimensions for storage areas are basic requirements.
13.13	To place section symbols.	Have students develop a crossection view through the building to expose the internal structural elements commonly used in building construction.

	Learning Objectives	Notes
14.1	To place foundation walls. (TL)	This will be an unfinished basement. Preserved wood foundations can be drawn if they are being constructed in your area.
14.2	To place the footings. (COM)	Location of foundation walls and footings are the primary concern.
14.3	To place the stairs. (TL)
14.4	To determine the size of the beam or beams. (NUM)	Using a simple rectangular house, explain the calculations to determine the built-up beam sizes and number of posts required. Each column in the tables used to do the calculations should be discussed.
14.5	To determine the number of posts.	Different types of beams and joists can also be discussed, i.e., engineered joists and beams.
14.6	To determine the size of the floor joists.
14.7	To place the windows.	Review building code requirements regarding window size.
14.8	To dimension the foundation plan. (NUM)