| Description |
| Managerial
aspects; architectural and code considerations, cost estimating, design,
and construction of structural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
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| Prerequisite(s) |
- AE 372 or CE 231
- 7th-semester
standing in Architectural Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering
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| Course Objectives |
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To familiarize each student with the most aspects of the design and
construction of single-family residences.
The intention is to develop an understanding of the house building
industry, both product and process, and to identify associated career
opportunities.
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This course will require the preparation of the documentation necessary
for the construction and sale of the house.
|
| Topics |
- The business
of housing
- Approach
to design
- Use and
utility: floor plans
- Platform
frame construction
- Basements
and crawl spaces
- Below-grade
construction
- Floor
systems
- Wood and
floor systems
- Enclosure
wall systems
- The regulatory
environment
- Enclosure
wall systems
- Architectural
considerations
- Modular
housing
- Roofing
systems
- Software
for builders
- Window
systems
- The corporate
builder
- Contract
documents and specifications
- Costing
and scheduling
- Innovations:
materials, products and systems
- Industrialization
- HVAC systems
- Future
housing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
|
| Class/Lab Schedule |
| 3
classes/week, 2 hours/class |
