WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Mark Blaylock
Spring 2009
CSTM 301 (Section #1) - Residential Architectural Design, 3 semester hours
PREREQUISITES: ENGR 105
TEXTBOOK:
CATALOG
DESCRIPTION:
Kicklighter, Clois E. 10th ed. ARCHITECTURE Residential Drafting
And Design, The Goodheart-Wilcox Company. Inc.
Elements of architectural design, materials, site selection, floor
plans, elevation views, construction, and planning small
structures.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, each student will:
1. Understand function as it applies to the design of a residence.
2. Be aware of laws, ordinances, and covenants as applied to the building and
Site.
3. Design and draw a functional floor plan and basement plan of the residence
complete with all needed details.
4. Design and draw the exterior of a residence, adapting necessary details and
roof structure.
5. Detail framing, wall sections, stairs, built-ins, fireplace, and other special
features of the residence.
6. Develop schedules for windows and doors that specify the information necessary for
construction.
7. Construct a simplified working model of the residence.
COURSE OUTLINE:
I.
Introduction
II.
Family Needs Relating To the Function of the Residence
III. Development of a Floor Plan
IV.
Development of a Foundation Plan
V.
Development of the Exterior Elevations
VI.
Development of Typical Wall Section and Framing Details
VII. Development of Window and Door Schedules
VIII. Development of Special Built-ins, Fireplace Details, and Construction Sections
IX.
Development of the Scale Model
PARAMETERS OF THE DESIGN:
1. The residence must conform to the zoning ordinances of a typical town,
Township, or county.
2. The residence will be a single-story design with a basement.
3. Conventional construction will be utilized throughout the plan.
4. The instructor will suggest minimum to maximum square footage and other house design
requirements for students. The final design must also be pre-approved by the
Instructor.
LATE DRAWING POLICY
Drawings or assignments 1 calendar day late = 25 percent off (plus any drawing errors or
mistakes). Two days late = 50 percent off. 3 days late 75 percent off. Drawings and
assignments more than three days late will NOT be graded. Students who are absent
because of a verifiable illness can usually make up missed work, not including tests or
quizzes. It is YOUR responsibility to check in with the campus medical center, and then
hand in assignments the next calendar day to the instructor’s mailbox in the department
office.
TEST POLICY
Two or more examinations may be given during the semester. Quizzes also may be
administered weekly at some time during lecture or lab as the instructor determines the
need. All tests and testing times will usually be announced in advance; no make-up tests
are normally given. A grade of "0" will be recorded for a missed test. Twenty (20)
percent of the final course grade will be determined by test and quizzes
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GRADING INFORMATION
All drawings are to be completed and printed before submission for grading.
The remaining eighty (80) percent of the final course grade will be determined by the
average of all daily assignments and drawings. Each drawing is worth 100 points, but
points will be deducted from each assignment according to the evaluation criteria
explained in class. Drawing due dates will be announced for each assignment given.
90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 59% & below = F
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students who disrupt class, deface equipment or property, or cheat on tests, drawings,
or other assignments will receive a course grade of "0".
ATTENDANCE AND ASSIGNMENTS
Do NOT miss class. Lectures and demonstrations will occur at varying times during the
class/lab period. Assignments are to be handed into the instructor at the beginning of
class. All weekly review question assignments to be typed, hand written homework will
not be accepted. Review questions not turned in at the beginning of class are considered
late. All drawings will be due at the end of class on the day they are assigned. The
instructor will try to have all assignments graded and returned by the next class
period.
GRADE REPORTS
Each student will work and complete a great number of drawing assignments during the
semester. SAVE all assignments after they are graded and returned. Mistakes can
inadvertently be made during the grade recording process; if there is a question
concerning your grades, it will be easier to resolve if all graded and returned work is
saved until after the course is completed.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have need for test-taking or note-taking accommodations due to a disability,
please feel free to discuss this with your instructor.
MATERIALS COST REIMBURSEMENT
Each student is responsible for turning in a lab fee for this class. The amount, which
is intended to help recover the cost of student-used materials furnished for class and
for lab assignments is $25.00. The lab fee is due on or before February 26, 2009.
My Office Hours are: Tuesdays and Thursday 4:15-5 pm. or by appointment
My email address is: jm-blaylock@wiu.edu
My Office Number is: Knob. Room 116.
Final exam is on Thursday May 14th, 2009. 5-7pm.
Syllabus is subject to change with notice.
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