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CTE/Construction Curriculum Architectural Design 3
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Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Structural Materials in Light Commercial Construction

Standard 1
Understand the use of Masonry

  1. CMU wall
  2. Tilt-up concrete
  3. Platform
  4. ICF Block

Standard 2
Understand the use of Steel

  1. Columns
  2. Beams
  3. Metal Studs

Standard 3
Understand the use of Wood

  1. SIP panels
  2. Wood stud framing
  3. Beams
    • Glulam
    • LVL
    • Micro lam

Standard 4
Understand the use of Glass

  1. Curtain walls
  2. Store fronts

Performance Skill
Student can identify different materials used in a building structure.


STRAND 2
Students will identify the basic considerations in using the International Building Code (IBC) .

Standard 1
Identify basic building occupancies based on their use and how that affects construction types, materials, and building size.

Standard 2
Zoning

Standard 3
Identify code requirements to provide adequate fire safety.

  1. Fire and smoke protection
  2. Passive fire protection (construction techniques)
  3. Active fire protection (sprinklers)

Standard 4
Identify code requirements to provide life safety.

  1. Egress requirements to get people out
  2. Accessibility to get people in
  3. Building safety to protect people from falling

Standard 5
Parking lot layout

  1. Required green space
  2. Useable space

Performance Skill
Student can create a design that considers and follows the IBC.

Standard 1
Restrooms

  1. Handicap stall size
  2. Grab bars
  3. Sink clearance
  4. Insulated hot water lines

Standard 2
Traffic flow

  1. Entrances and exits
  2. Door swing access
    • Full swing

Standard 3
Public Service

  1. Countertop heights
  2. Accessibility

Performance Skill
Student can create a design that is ADA accessible.


STRAND 4
Light Commercial Design using BIM Software

Standard 1
Develop a full set of commercial architectural construction documents that include the following:

  1. Fully annotated sheets with dimensions, notes, tags, and schedules.
  2. Sheet set of typical architectural documentation needed for a commercial construction project.
  3. Floor Plans & Section Views
  4. Exterior & Interior Elevations
  5. Ceiling Plans
  6. Roof Plan
  7. Place site components such as trees, plants, people and other items to detail out the project model.
  8. Detailed, ADA compliant restrooms

Standard 2
Demonstrate proficiency completing the following concepts:

  1. Creating a title block
  2. Importing CAD information
  3. Modifying CAD information
  4. Creating a Site plan
  5. Place plumbing fixtures
  6. Customize curtain walls (if needed)
  7. Provide stairs and circulation
  8. Add detail to the site using site elements

Performance Skill
Student can create a complete set of drawings for a light commercial occupancy (such as business, educational, or mercantile) that fits within a 2 ft. cube at 1/4" or 1/8" scale using BIM software.


STRAND 5
Professional Presentation of Model

Standard 1
Renderings

  1. Virtual
    • Static drawings
    • Walkthrough

Standard 2
Physical Scale Concept Model

  1. 3D printing
  2. Foam core/chipboard/butter board
  3. CNC
    • Laser
    • Router

Performance Skill
Student can create and give a presentation on their light commercial building

Technology & Engineering Workplace Skills

  1. Exceed the established school attendance policy to establish a consistent record of punctuality and dependability.
  2. Appropriately use personal electronic devices.
  3. Maintain a high standard of industrial hygiene by:
    • adopting strong habits of professional dress and personal hygiene,
    • wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment,
    • adopting the habit to "clean as you go", and
    • guarding against foreign object debris (FOD) from contaminating the workspace or product.
  4. Contribute to a culture of safety by:
    • understanding and complying with established safety procedures,
    • watching for and speaking out when potential hazards and concerns are observed, and
    • actively participating in improving safety conditions.
  5. Follow established practices and procedures with exactness.
  6. Work productively as a member of a team with awareness and respect of cultural differences.
  7. Exhibit initiative and leadership while demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing needs and situations.
  8. Communicate clearly & effectively with others.
  9. Proficiently use software found in the professional environment, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word.
  10. Correctly apply mathematics in areas such as:
    • addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
    • fraction to decimal as well as decimal to fraction conversions, and
    • using decimal places.
  11. Understand mathematical concepts such as:
    • ratios and proportions,
    • rounding and tolerance ranges,
    • engineering notation, and
    • metric equivalents.
  12. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and develop improvements to products and processes using critical thinking and creativity.
  13. Read and understand technical documents, such as work orders, specifications, and standard operating procedures.
  14. Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and with a high degree of workmanship.

UEN logo http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Doug  Livingston and see the CTE/Construction website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - THALEA  LONGHURST.

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