*   Tilt-Up Technique

*   Scan to CADD

*   Major and Minor
 
 

Methods of Doing Custom Objects in ArchiCAD

1.  Don't

2.  Slabs, and Slabs with Voids

3.  GDL

4.  Visual GDL

5.  ArchiForma  and Profiler

6.  Import

7.  Use objects from Web / ObjectsOnline / Other Libraries

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Interior Design  Areas

        CAFM - Computer Aided Facilities Management

        Space Planning Software

        Furniture Design Software

        Cost Analysis

        Light Studies

        Solar and Energy Analysis

        3D Modeling Techniques

        2D Detailing

        Collaboration Techniques  -  Extranets, Intranets

        Presentation Approaches - Web, PowerPoint

        Virtual Reality

        Building Types Specific Approaches :

        Churches

        Complex Roofs, Dormers with Windows

        Custom Stairs

        Custom Railings, collumns, moldings, and architectural details
 

CAD Software Areas

        3D Vizualization

        Rendering - PhotoRealistic Rendering

        Animation

        Animation to Video

        2D CADD Production Drawing Techniques

        CADD Overlay   (Scan to CADD)

        Digital Imaging

        CADD Software Specific :

        LightScape

        FormZ

        AutoCAD

        AutoCAD 3D Solid Modeling

        ArchitecturalDesktop

        Revit

        AutoCAD Add-ons  --  ArchT, PalladioX, MidnightOil, AutoArchitect, BricsCAD

        MicroStation

        ArchiCAD

        DataCAD

        VectorWorks

        DesignWorkshop

        SketchUp

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        AllPlan

        ArrisCAD

        ArchitecPC

        SoftCAD 3D

Specific Requirements for Final Project

Plans, Sections, Elevations, Details, Perspectives

Layouts with Titleblocks

(Walkthrough Animation)

Web Portfolio

Required Elements :

Custom door / window

Custom 3D element (at least one)  -  stair, chair, table, lighting fixture, fireplace

Custom Texturemap and/or picture element
 

Project Theme :

Past Themes :  Bed and Breakfast Inn, Shopping Mall center area, Hogwarts Castle, Church

Wizards and Witches Cafe
 
 

Detailed Description of requirements :

1.) Each space/object should be documented as -

- plan, section, elevation - as construction documents

- perspectives (at least 2) at least one of which is rendered with materials

2.) The students may use a variety of means to produce the final results, including hand techniques and digital imaging, as advised by the instructor, but the core genesis should be from 3D CADD modeling

3.) Each week there will be a quiz on the reading concerning CADD technology, CADD office management, and techniques.

4.) Each student shall develop a custom design for the spaces and detail items - they should design it inspired by the theme of the house to which they will be assigned

5.) Each student shall also develop one particular common space in a team with the other members of their assigned house - these are larger spaces which will be shared by all the students

6.) The final animation walk-throughs developed by each student should include views of each of the spaces they developed - with the required detail objects included - and include views of the common areas developed by the student teams
 

Each student is expected to produce, in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, etc., an extensive set of working drawings
of a design project they completed in a previous semester, or a new design in the theme mentioned above.
The exact drawings needed will vary depending on the project selected, to be approved in writing by the instructor,
but should include drawings such as:

Coverpage with symbols, abbreviations
Demolition plan
Construction Plan
Reflected Ceiling & Lighting Plan
Finish Plan
Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section (with measurements and notes)
Interior Elevations, Exterior - signage if applicable
Interior Architectural Details- Staircase, Fireplace, Columns, Built-in Cabinetry
Door types, Window types, Partition types
Furniture Plan

Students may use their previous semester's project such as the Loft or Cafe or Hotel,
or alternate with permission of the instructor.
The students will need to submit the drawings package  in a 11" x 14" or 8.5"x11" format.
Please submit two copies, one copy is for the school.