ID 3510 - Building Structures + Systems

Credits: 3

This junior-level course examines the integration of building structural methods and materials with building and environmental systems as they relate to interior design practice. Emphasis is on understanding and illustrating building construction in compliance with building and life safety codes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand typical construction materials, methods, and systems, as well as experimental and sustainable alternatives; utilize primary reference sources for specific building systems and materials; and produce a set of residential construction documents within the context of graphic standards in the industry.

Prerequisites: ID 2530 - Building Codes + Regulations and ID 2710 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Notes: (Formerly ID 3750)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand that human and environmental conditions vary according to geographic location and impact design and construction decisions.
Understand how systems thinking informs the practice of interior design.
Recognize the integration of multi-disciplinary collaboration in design practice.
Understand the terminology and language necessary to communicate effectively with members of allied disciplines.
Understand technologically- based collaboration methods specific to the problem-solving process for built environment disciplines.
Understand the dynamics of team collaboration and the distribution and structure of team responsibilities.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines in developing design solutions.
Recognize evolving communication technologies.
Understand that design decisions relating to acoustics, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality impact human well-being and the environment.
Understand the principles of acoustical design.
Understand appropriate strategies for acoustical control.
Understand the principles of thermal design.
Understand how active and passive thermal systems and components impact interior design solutions.
Recognize the environmental impact of construction.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by base-building structural systems and construction methods.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by interior systems, construction, and installation methods.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by detailing and specification of interior construction materials, products, and finishes.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by the integration of building systems including electrical (such as power, data, lighting, telecommunications, audio visual) and mechanical (such as HVAC, plumbing, and sprinklers).
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by monitoring systems pertaining to energy, security, and building controls systems.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by vertical and horizontal systems of transport and circulation such as stairs, elevators, or escalators.
Understand the formats, components, and accepted standards for an integrated and comprehensive set of interior construction documents.
Read and interpret base- building construction documents.
Contribute to the production of interior contract documents including drawings, detailing, schedules, and specifications appropriate to project size and scope.

ID 3510 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9781118458341
Required Course Materials:

(3) Ring Binder
Drawing Tube
Flash Drive
Drafting Supplies
Trash/trace paper (18” roll)
Sharpies (black)
Vellum as needed
Misc. model making/presentation supplies
Camera
Measuring Tape