DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF

HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION
This course serves as introduction to the construction systems and techniques as practiced in progressive architecture both past and present through lectures, site visits, and case studies. It is intended for students without a prior degree in architecture and focuses on the most general themes and principles of construction and associated systems in order to make architecture.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the process of construction and its elements - Recognize construction systems as an integral part of the design process - Explore the production of architecture through a series of site visits to construction sites - Apply this understanding towards explaining an existing building in a detailed case study

COURSE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

- Students are expected to attend all lectures & site visits - Students are expected to complete all assignments (reading or otherwise) - Students are required to produce a thoughtful, comprehensive case study on an existing building - Students are expected to submit all coursework digitally each week as applicable as PDF files - No late work will be accepted unless given prior permission

COURSE SCHEDULE
09.26 10.03 10.10 10.17 10.24 10.31 11.05 11.14 11.21 11.28 12.05 12.12

(See detailed syllabus enclosed on final page)

Lecture: Introduction Lecture: Concrete / Case Study Intro Site Visit(s): Concrete Lecture: Wood Site Visit(s): Wood Lecture: Steel Cartoon Case Study Presentation / Work Session With Consultants Site Visit(s): Steel Lecture: Enclosures No Class: Thanksgiving Break Case Study Final Review Optional Class: Extra Credit Site Visits

Note: This schedule may change to accommodate studio midterms and studio final reviews.

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN MONTALBA / FALL 2013 AUD 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION THURSDAYS 11AM-1PM Revised 09.21.13 (TA) ELLEN PIERCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - WEEK 1 | Sept. 26 LECTURE: INTRODUCTION CLASS - Welcome, Introductions, & Course Objectives - Intro Lecture + aec project org - Review Protocol, Housekeeping, & Questions - Loblolly House Movie - Kieran Timberlake - Break + after Class: Course Waivers
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapter 1 / Pages 3-17 & Glossary / Pages 873-893 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapter 1

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 2 | Oct. 03

LECTURE: CONCRETE LECTURE & CASE STUDY INTRO - Punta Della Dogana Time Lapse - Tadao Ando - Concrete & Foundations Lecture - Rolex Learning Center at EPFL - SANAA - Update To Field Trip Schedule / Visits, UCLA Waivers, Equipment, Etc. - Introduction To Case Study Projects & Selection Of Case Study Teams
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10 / Pages 19-71 & 267-365 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10 TEAM CASE STUDY: Initial Project Research, Overview (PART A)

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 3 | Oct. 10

SITE VISITS: CONCRETE FIELD TRIPS - CONCRETE SITE VISIT 1 / - CONCRETE SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 / Pages 467-595 & 733-761 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 TEAM CASE STUDY: Draft Axonometric (PART B)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 4 | Oct. 17

LECTURE: WOOD - Wood & Framing Lecture - Framing Plan And Details / Ridgeline & SD House - Materials And Resources: McMaster Carr & Simpson Catalog - Wood Framing Film, partial - Guest Speaker: TBD - After Class: Review Draft Axonometric Drawings For Questions
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 3, 4, & 5 / Pages 73-197 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 3, 4, & 5

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 5 | Oct. 24

SITE VISITS: WOOD FIELD TRIPS - WOOD SITE VISIT 1 / - WOOD SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 6 & 7 / Pages 199 265 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 6 & 7 TEAM CASE STUDY: Draft Of Wall Sections (PART C)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 6 | Oct. 31

LECTURE: STEEL - Steel Lecture - Birds Nest Documentary - Herzog & DeMueron (Edited Version) - Guest Speaker: TBD - Review Sample Set of Steel Shops, Metal Reference Material - After Class: Team Case Study Questions
DUE NEXT WEEK: CASE STUDY: (Cartoon Case Study Presentation)

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

*WEEK 7 | Nov. 05

CARTOON CASE STUDY PIN-UP (Mid-Term) - Team Case Study Work Pin-up With Consultants (tbc)
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapter 11 / Pages 367-441 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapter 11

Tuesday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 8 | Nov. 14

SITE VISITS: STEEL (COMBINED W/ MARTYS STRUCTURAL CLASS) - STEEL SITE VISIT 1 / - STEEL SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 12 / Pages 442-465 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapter 12 TEAM CASE STUDY: First Draft Of Presentation Boards (Part C)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 9 | Nov. 21

LECTURE: ENCLOSURES - Enclosures Lecture - General Notes, Breakdown, & review of Construction Drawings Sets - Phases Of Architectural Services (SD, DD, CD, BN, CA, Post-Occupancy) - Guest Speaker: TBD - Introduction To Professional Practice (Contracts, Schedules, Budgets, Fees, Etc.)
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21 / Pages 597-731 & 763-789 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21 TEAM CASE STUDY: Final Case Study Presentation

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 10 | Nov. 28 WEEK 11 | Dec. 05

NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING BREAK CASE STUDY FINAL REVIEW * - Team Case studies due, teams present and invited guest jury - Architectural and construction books reference library OPTIONAL CLASS: EXTRA CREDIT SITE VISITS Note: * Class Dates Pending confirmation of Studio Mid Review & Studio Final Review * TO BE CONFIRMED Thursday 11:00 3:00pm

WEEK 12 | Dec. 12

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods (Fifth Edition, 2009) by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano

SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCE BOOKS

Architectural Graphic Standards: Student Edition (2008) by Ramsey and Sleeper Building Construction Illustrated (2008) by Ching Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, and Structures - A Handbook (2005) by Andrea Deplazes Concrete Construction Manual (2002) by Kind-Barkauskas, et al Building with Concrete: Planning, Construction, Case Studies (2006) by Peck, et al Timber Construction Manual (2004) by Herzog, et al Timber Construction: Details, Products, Case Studies (2004) by Weber, et al Steel Construction Manual (2000) Helmut, Schulitz, et al Building with Steel: Details, Principles, Examples (2007) Reichel, et al Glass Construction Manual (1999) by Schittich, et al Faade Construction Manual (2004) by Herzog, Kippner et al

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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ASSIGNMENTS
DUE 10.03
READING: Chapter 1 / Pages 3-17 Glossary / Pages 873-893 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapter 1

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DUE 10.10
READING: Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10 / Pages 19-71 & 267-365 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10

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DUE 10.17
READING: Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 / Pages 467-595 & 733-761 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 CASE STUDY: Part A

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DUE 10.24
READING: Chapters 3, 4, & 5 / Pages 73-197 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapters 3, 4, & 5

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DUE 10.31
READING: Chapters 6 & 7 / Pages 199 265 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapters 6 & 7 CASE STUDY: Part B

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DUE 11.05
CARTOON CASE STUDY PIN-UP

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DUE 11.14
READING: Chapter 11 / Pages 367-441 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapter 11

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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ASSIGNMENTS
DUE 11.21

(page 2 of 2)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------READING: Chapters 12 / Pages 442-465 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapter 12 CASE STUDY: First Draft Of Presentation Boards (Part C)

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DUE 12.05

(TBC) CASE STUDY FINAL REVIEW READING: Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21 / Pages 597-731 & 763-789 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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CASE STUDY LIST

- Select three building choices from the list below and fill out the next page. - Please realize that you may not get your first choice.

CONCRETE
Schindler, Kings Road House Holl, Chapel of St. Ignatius Herzog & de Meuron, Rudin House Ando, Church of the Light Holl, Residence at the Swiss Embassy

WOOD
Greene & Greene, Gamble House Wright, Wayfarers Chapel James, Minnesota Rowing Club Boathouse Murcutt, Marie Short House

STEEL
Eames, Case Study House Koenig, Case Study House #22 Mies van der Rohe, Farnsworth House Mies van der Rohe, Crown Hall Morphosis, Cooper Union Building Myers, Residence and Studio

HYBRIDS
MVDRV / Wozoco Housing Morphosis, Crawford Residence Angelil / Graham, Topanga Ranch House Mackay Lyons, Kutcher Residence

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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CASE STUDY CHOICES

1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________

NAME
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION FALL 2013; MONTALBA THURSDAYS, 11:00am - 1:00pm PERLOFF HALL, ROOM 1243C OFFICE HOURS: THURSDAYS, 10:00am 11:00am EMAIL: MONTALBA@UCLA.EDU (TA) ELLEN PIERCE EMAIL: ESP210@UCLA.EDU

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CASE STUDY INSTRUCTIONS

OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the exercise is to understand how building methods and materials articulate the architectural intentions of a project. In addition, the exercise will demonstrate your ability to graphically organize a set of images and technical drawings.

INSTRUCTIONS
In examining your case study, pay close attention to understanding the conceptual ideas influencing decisions related to selecting building systems, materials, and construction methods. Each of these case studies have been designed and detailed to support the architectural ideas of the project. Organize yourselves in teams and create a detailed description of your investigation and use it to select images and data that will assist you in constructing the final drawings. The drawings you choose to include in your final presentation should be carefully evaluated and selected to illustrate the architectural intentions. If drawings are not available, you may have to utilize images to extract technical information or directly contact the architect.

REQUIREMENTS
- Create a detailed description of this building exploring the building systems, elements, technology, and methods. - Describe the construction and how it relates to the architectural intent of the building. - Compile photographs of the building, create a minimum of (2) axonometric drawings of the building systems including, but not limited to primary elements, secondary elements, skin, etc. - Draw a minimum of (2) wall sections at key points in the building. - Identify a minimum of (4) key details and show how they relate to the buildings intent. - Assemble these documents on a minimum of (2) 24x36 boards. * Teams of (3) three will have to complete proportionately more work (i.e. if two axonometric drawings are required, you will have to do three, etc.).

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN MONTALBA / FALL 2013 AUD 436 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION THURSDAYS 11AM-1PM Revised 09.21.13 (TA) ELLEN PIERCE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - WEEK 1 | Sept. 26 LECTURE: INTRODUCTION CLASS - Welcome, Introductions, & Course Objectives - Intro Lecture - Review Protocol, Housekeeping, & Questions - Loblolly House Movie - Kieran Timberlake - Break + after Class: Course Waivers
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapter 1 / Pages 3-17 & Glossary / Pages 873-893 ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions For Chapter 1

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 2 | Oct. 03

LECTURE: CONCRETE LECTURE & CASE STUDY INTRO - Punta Della Dogana Time Lapse - Tadao Ando - Concrete & Foundations Lecture - Rolex Learning Center at EPFL - SANAA - Update To Field Trip Schedule / Visits, UCLA Waivers, Equipment, Etc. - Introduction To Case Study Projects & Selection Of Case Study Teams
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10 / Pages 19-71 & 267-365 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 2, 8, 9, & 10 TEAM CASE STUDY: Initial Project Research, Overview (PART A)

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 3 | Oct. 10

SITE VISITS: CONCRETE FIELD TRIPS - CONCRETE SITE VISIT 1 / - CONCRETE SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 / Pages 467-595 & 733-761 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 13, 14, 15, & 20 TEAM CASE STUDY: Draft Axonometric (PART B)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 4 | Oct. 17

LECTURE: WOOD - Wood & Framing Lecture - Framing Plan And Details / Ridgeline & SD House - Materials And Resources: McMaster Carr & Simpson Catalog - Wood Framing Film, partial - Guest Speaker: TBD - After Class: Review Draft Axonometric Drawings For Questions
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 3, 4, & 5 / Pages 73-197 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 3, 4, & 5

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 5 | Oct. 24

SITE VISITS: WOOD FIELD TRIPS - WOOD SITE VISIT 1 / - WOOD SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 6 & 7 / Pages 199 265 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 6 & 7 TEAM CASE STUDY: Draft Of Wall Sections (PART C)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 6 | Oct. 31

LECTURE: STEEL - Steel Lecture - Birds Nest Documentary - Herzog & DeMueron (Edited Version) - Guest Speaker: TBD - Review Sample Set of Steel Shops, Metal Reference Material - After Class: Team Case Study Questions
DUE NEXT WEEK: CASE STUDY: (Cartoon Case Study Presentation)

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

*WEEK 7 | Nov. 05

CARTOON CASE STUDY PIN-UP (Mid-Term) - Team Case Study Work Pin-up With Consultants (tbc)
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapter 11 / Pages 367-441 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapter 11

Tuesday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 8 | Nov. 14

SITE VISITS: STEEL (COMBINED W/ MARTYS STRUCTURAL CLASS) - STEEL SITE VISIT 1 / - STEEL SITE VISIT 2 /
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 12 / Pages 442-465 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapter 12 TEAM CASE STUDY: First Draft Of Presentation Boards (Part C)

Thursday 11:00 4:00pm

WEEK 9 | Nov. 21

LECTURE: ENCLOSURES - Enclosures Lecture - General Notes, Breakdown, & review of Construction Drawings Sets - Phases Of Architectural Services (SD, DD, CD, BN, CA, Post-Occupancy) - Guest Speaker: TBD - Introduction To Professional Practice (Contracts, Schedules, Budgets, Fees, Etc.)
DUE NEXT WEEK: READING: Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21 / Pages 597-731 & 763-789 ASSIGNMENT: Selected Review Questions For Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 21 TEAM CASE STUDY: Final Case Study Presentation

Thursday 11:00 1:00pm

WEEK 10 | Nov. 28 WEEK 11 | Dec. 05

NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING BREAK CASE STUDY FINAL REVIEW * - Team Case studies due, teams present and invited guest jury - Architectural and construction books reference library OPTIONAL CLASS: EXTRA CREDIT SITE VISITS Note: * Class Dates Pending confirmation of Studio Mid Review & Studio Final Review * TO BE CONFIRMED Thursday 11:00 3:00pm

WEEK 12 | Dec. 12