As Built Drawing-Draw Your House

Students will learn the basic elements of architectural drawings by designing their dream home. Over 4 weeks students will create a floor plan and 4 exterior elevations of the home they are living in. Often times as an architect, we do remodel projects and don't have an accurate set of plans for the existing house. So we must create As-built plans as a starting point for a remodel. 

Each student will do a sketch version of their floor plan and exterior elevations by measuring their existing house walls, windows, doors and other architectural features. They will then create accurate, drawn to scale, dimensioned plans. 

No special computer software is required as we will be doing the drawings on graph paper with pencils.
We will be using Flipgrid for classroom interactions and assignment feedback. Students will need a free account. 

There will be live classes once a week. Immediatly after the live meetings I will post the videos and assignments for the next week. Students will have 1 week to watch the videos and complete the assignment.
---Each week I will introduce the assignment. I will explain what the drawing is and how it works. I will go over all the basic elements that need to be included in this drawing type, and how to measure their house to get them. I will explain how students can translate those measurements into their drawings. 
The video instructions will be broken down into small segments with corresponding assignments that will walk students through how to create each drawing. 
--Throughout the week, students will watch the videos, work on assignments and use FlipGrid to post questions and get feedback on ideas and challenges.
The students will work on their own to create their drawings until the next live class, however, I will be available for questions and feedback each day.

---During the live meeting,  each student will present their work to the class for constructive feedback from myself and other students.  
--Each student will have a few minutes to tell us about their drawing. They can ask questions and receive feedback and help from me as well as other students.  
--Each student is required to present their drawing. This is a crucial part of the process. It is a very important part of architectural school as well as real-world practice. The class will be positive and welcoming. There will be feedback, but I strive to make all students feel great about their work. 
---Each student is required to provide positive and constructive feedback to other students. This is how we all learn together.

(Flipgrid is a free educational coordination platform)


Syllabus:
Each week we will cover these basic questions: What is this drawing? What are the basic elements that will be on this drawing? What scale is it usually drawn at? What do the symbols mean?

---Week 1: Introduction to architectural plans. What plans are there? How are they used? What are the basic things to look for on any set of plans? What is an architectural scale? How to use it.

---Week 2: Taking measurements and creating a rough sketch. Students will measure their home and create a rough sketch of it.

---Week 3: Creating the final drawings- Students will convert their floor plan rough sketches into more hardline sketch with dimensions. 

---Week 4: Creating the final drawings- Students will convert their exterior elevation rough sketches into more hardline sketches with dimensions.