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Course Description	An introduction to architectural design, which builds upon basic design fundamentals and introduces or focuses upon the following subjects and their influences upon architectural form and space.
Instructor	Stuart W. Baur, AIA Butler Carlton Building - Room 329 573-341-7236 baur@umr.edu
Class Hours	Tuesdays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. - Lecture Wednesday 1:30 – 4:20 p.m. - Lab Thursday 1:30 – 4:20 p.m. - Lab
Office Hours	Mondays 1:30 –3:30 p.m. Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Required Textbooks	Form, Space and Order Ching, Francis D.K. John Wiley & Sons (formerly Van Nostrand Reinhold), New York NY (latest edition) Architectural Graphics Ching, Francis D.K. John Wiley & Sons (formerly Van Nostrand Reinhold), New York NY (latest edition) Building Construction Illustrated Ching, Francis D.K. John Wiley & Sons (formerly Van Nostrand Reinhold), New York NY (latest edition)
Topics/Schedule	Introduction to Architectural Engineering History Introduction to Drawing (Gestures, Landscaping, One-Point Perspectives, Axonometric, Two-Point Perspectives, Plans, Elevations) Building Analysis (Site Visit, Plan, Elevation, Building Systems, Site, Presentation) Building Addition Project
Grading	Quiz = 10% Assignments = 10% Project 1 = 25% Project 2 = 25% Project 3 = 30% Grading Criteria (A=90, B=80, C=70, D=60) The quiz will be closed textbook and notebook. Solutions must be complete, well organized and answers clearly marked. Assumptions must be clearly marked and justified. There will be no make up of quiz, assignments or projects; if a quiz/assignment/project is missed for a valid documented reason ("on an interview trip" is not a valid reason) special arrangements will be made. Projects are tentatively scheduled for 10/30, 11/13 and 12/10. Quiz will be one hour in duration. Both individual and team homework will be assigned. Assignments will be announced in class and will follow the schedule. Late assignment will not be accepted.
Team Projects	The class members will select their teams of not more than three individuals per team. Each team will function to complete assignments. One solution will be submitted for grading and all team members will receive the same grade. If a team member does not participate in the development of the solution, his or her name must not be placed on the submittal form.
Course Objectives	Understand fundamental concepts of architectural and building type analysis and apply these concepts toward the successful solution of contemporary building design problems. Design Process: apply the identification of client needs, and the resulting influences upon architecture, to the documentation of building design including modifications on current structures. Design Theory: introduction to historical and contemporary analysis of (1) formal building types – central, linear, cluster, modular, etc. and (2) functional building types – residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, education, etc. Skills and Techniques: introduction to developing and using architectural analysis and programming diagrams, matrices, and similar organizational devices. Human and Cultural Forces: application of human gathering and circulations patterns with an introduction to the complexities of human interaction in public buildings. Construction and Technological Forces: Introduction to the nature of basic structural systems with emphasis on wood, masonry and steel building materials. The concept of teamwork will be explored through the use of team projects. Teamwork is essential in the practice of architectural engineering. The computers and drafting tables will be used as design tools.

AEI STUDENT CHAPTER	Class members are encouraged to become involved with the new UMR Architectural Engineering Institute Student Chapter. Active membership in this group will give additional exposure to the building industry, encourage participation in the national conference and assist in honing leadership skills specific to the industry.