Adama Science and Technology University

School of Engineering
Department of Architecture
Course Title: Architectural Design I
Course Code: ARC3202
Credit Hour:
Contact Hour: 01 hour Lecture, 06 hours Lab
Semester: 02nd
Instructor: Mr. Mohammed Bedru
Mr. Rizwan Kazmi
Course Description: A project-based course; it introduces the complex
nature of designing and planning apartment building. Emphasis will be made
on the complexity of the functional aspects, utility planning design, parking,
horizontal and vertical circulation, and site development, utilizing site
potential and aesthetic values of the final design. Complex relationship
between the form, function, context and aesthetics in a building.
Communication of design concepts and development will require advanced
media and modes of presentations especially those of computer generated
drawings and models.

COURSE SCHEDULE
WEE REMAR
DATE K PROGRAM ACTIVITIES K
27 & 28th Course
February Introduction and
2017 1 Quick Design
06 & 07th
March
2017 2 Quick Design
13 & 14th
March
2017 3 Quick Design
Quick Design
Submission &
20 & 21st Project
March Introduction
2017 4 Lecture Lecture
27 & 28th 5 Site Selection, Consultation
March Data Collection &
 2017 and Case Study Presentation
Programming
03 & 04th and Concept
April 2017 6 Development Consultation

10 & 11th Bubble Diagram

April 2017 7 and Schematics Consultation

24 & 25th Bubble Diagram

April 2017 8 and Schematics Consultation
Consultation
01 & 02nd Bubble Diagram &
May 2017 9 and Schematics Presentation

08 & 09th
May 2017 10 Intermediate Jury Presentation

15 & 16th Design

May 2017 11 Development Consultation
Design
22 & 23rd Development &
May 2017 12 Finalization Consultation

05 & 06th
June 2017 13 Final Jury Presentation

FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION REUIREMENT

DRAWING TYPE QUANTITY SCALE REMARK
Location Map 1 500
Site Plan 1 250
Floor Plans All 100
Sectional Elevations 2 100
Elevations All 100
3D Drawing 2
Interior Perspectives 2
Model 1 250
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, Assignments, Case Studies, Presentation
Studio Work with Supervision/Consultation
Assessment & Evaluation Methods
Quick Design: 10%
Studio design Process: 30%
Intermediate Project: 30%
Semester Project: 40%
Grading: as per Universitys Regulation
Course Policy: Minimum of 80% Attendance during Lecture Hours
100% Attendance during practical work sessions
Texts and References
Time Saver Standards
Architects Data by Neufert
Building for Science Architecture of the Max Planck Institutes
Secondary Data on Internet about Apartment Buildings