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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-22-04 |
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ARC225 2004
Fall – 2009 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
6.0 Period(s) |
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Fundamentals of Architectural Detailing |
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Introduction to construction /architecture detailing. Examines functional, construction-related, and aesthetic applications of detailing. Prerequisites: CNS130, or CNS180, or permission of Department or Division. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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ARC225 2004 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Fundamentals of
Architectural Detailing |
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Identify detail patterns, and explain their purposes. (I) |
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Explain how to control air leakage, heat flow, water vapor, and sound. (II, III, IV, V) |
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Explain how to accommodate for movement and proper structural support. (VI, VII) |
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Explain the importance of providing passage for mechanical and electrical services. (VIII) |
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Explain the importance of providing for heath and safety and the aging of a building. (IX) |
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Explain the importance of providing for ease of assembly and effective use of construction resources. (X) |
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Describe the role of detailing in enhancing the aesthetic qualities of a building. (XI) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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ARC225 2004 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Fundamentals of Architectural
Detailing |
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I. Identifying Detailing Patterns A. Functional B. Constructability C. Aesthetics II. Controlling Air Leakage A. Air barrier surface B. Weather stripped crack III. Controlling Heat Flow A. Thermal insulation and break B. Multiple glazing and reflective glazing C. White and bright surfaces D. Reflective surface and airspace IV. Controlling Water Vapor A. Warm interior surface B. Warm-side vapor retarder C. Vapor ventilation D. Condensate drainage V. Controlling Sound A. Airtight, heavy, limp partition B. Cushioned floor C. Quiet attachments D. Sound-absorbing surface VI. Accommodating for Proper Structural Support VII. Accommodating Movement A. Seasoning and curing B. Equalizing cross grain C. Foundation below frost line D. Control joints E. Enclosure/structure joint VIII. Providing Passage for Mechanical and Electrical Services A. Horizontal plenum B. Vertical chase IX. Providing for Heath and Safety, and the Aging of a Building A. Safe footing, edge, and glazing B. Use of nontoxic material C. Use of fire safe materials and fire-resistant assemblies D. Surfaces that age gracefully and are repairable and cleanable E. Maintenance access X. Providing for Ease of Assembly and Effective Use of Construction Resources A. Uncut units B. Parts that are easy to handle and assemble C. Installation clearance D. Adjustable and sliding fit E. Clean edge, forgiving surface, and progressive finish F. Rehearsing the construction sequence G. All weather construction H. Use of local skills and customs XI. Aesthetic Factors of Detailing A. Contributive detail B. Ornamentation C. Intensification |
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