ID 4883 - Senior Project III: Construction Documents

Credits: 3

This senior-level course builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program to complete a set of construction documents defending their senior project and all spaces. Students apply in-depth knowledge of the codes, laws, and standards governing interior design practice for the preparation of a valid set of constructions, specification, and cost estimations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to create and assemble a set of code compliant construction documents for their three term senior project.

Prerequisites: IDSD 4882 - Senior Project II: Sustainable Design Project

Notes: (Formerly ID 4995 Construction Documents, ID 3780 Construction Documents)

Course Learning Outcomes:

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.
Apply federal, state/provincial, and local codes including fire and life safety.
Apply barrier-free and accessibility regulations and guidelines.

ID 4883 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Interior Construction + Detailing for Designers + Architects, 6th Edition - ISBN: 9781591264200

Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, 3rd Edition - ISBN: 9781118944356
Required Course Materials:

(3) Ring binder
Basic drafting equipment and /or AutoCAD/Revit
Roll of trace paper
Redlining pens