Architectural Technologies

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations

This course is an introduction to essential aspects of the regulations, contracts, codes and costing pertaining to a small scale structure. Students will learn how to navigate, analyze, interpret and apply technical provisions as outlined in relevant building codes and municipal bylaws following industry standards. Additionally, students will explore product research and costing strategies.

In this introductory course, students learn how to identify, determine and integrate a variety of industry-standard building systems pertaining to residential construction. Students will learn relevant principles in order to effectively explore, refine and resolve problems in building systems and science. Additionally, students will learn characteristics of common building materials; their properties, manufacture, and installation. Students will produce drawings and analysis for a building project.

This course is an introduction to the purpose, practice and scope of architectural drawing, representation and visualization. Students will learn various graphic drawing languages, fundamental tools and media used in industry. Students will learn how to identify, navigate, analyze, interpret and apply technical provisions as they pertain to the basic design and drafting of a simple residential project. Students will produce partial documentation for a small structure following industry standards.

In this course students learn to develop, document and defend an architectural design. The student will be able to synthesize an architectural design that considers historical, social and functional intent. The learner will devise, systematize, and specify critical technical solutions to an architectural design, in order to defend a design choice. This course will encourage the student to explore the creative process of design through a series of reading, investigation, and analysis of ideas in architectural form and relationships.

In this course students will apply more complex principles with the intent of integrating factors such as site influences, building systems and material choices into a final project. Aspects of sustainability are identified and mechanical systems are introduced. Competent architectural detailing is emphasized.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 200
• ARCH 201
• ARCH 205
• ARCH 203

This course expands on the foundation set up in Documents and Regulations I. Similar to the foundation course, students will study further aspects of the regulations, codes, and bylaws related to architectural projects. In this course, Documents and Regulations II, students examine the documentation involved in a project such as contracts, materials lists, estimates and reports. The coursework will again be directed at a semester project in which the student will incorporate the basic elements from the semester 1 project and integrate the new concepts and learnings from this course into a project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 200
• ARCH 201
• ARCH 205
• ARCH 203

This course advances the knowledge that students gained in Technology I. Students are introduced to Building Information Modeling (BIM). The concept and application of the interoperability between different software platforms is an emphasis. Students will produce partial documentation for a building project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 200
• ARCH 201
• ARCH 205
• ARCH 203

Equivalents:

• ARCH 275

In this course, students will elaborate and refine the skills learned in the first semester on structures and apply them to the concept of dwellings. Students will examine architectural case studies as they pertain to precedents and the evolution of dwellings. Greater emphasis will be placed on students identifying and resolving design issues and representing work to stakeholders through graphics and presentations.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 200
• ARCH 201
• ARCH 205
• ARCH 203

Students will learn how to apply regulations, codes, and bylaws to commercial construction. Material covered includes further studies of fire safety, multiple occupancy requirements; building size and occupancy requirements; spatial separation and means of egress and exits for commercial projects. Contract documents and contract administration provides an insight into the commercial construction process from “cradle to grave”.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 262
• ARCH 261
• ARCH 263
• ARCH 285

Students expand the scale and scope of science and systems to light industrial and commercial systems. Application in this course will focus on more complex building systems, higher building performance, intensive systems integration and exact product specification. Critical thinking and the ability to synthesize multi-faceted problems are paramount. In this course students will establish an integrated foundation of skills as they relate to commercial buildings. These skills will provide the framework to represent architectural intentions for stakeholders to understand and use.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 262
• ARCH 261
• ARCH 285
• ARCH 263

This course builds on the Building Information Modeling (BIM) knowledge gained in the previous course and applies it in a commercial or light industrial setting. Students will learn intermediate and advanced techniques to gain deeper control of the BIM environment. Students will use this knowledge to produce documentation for a modest commercial or industrial project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 262
• ARCH 261
• ARCH 263
• ARCH 285

Design principles and methodology are applied to commercial structures by analyzing client needs, site considerations, case studies and schematic design. The design process will be similar to semester two though the task at hand will be more complex. Emphasis will be placed on representing the work to stakeholders. This course will guide students through the additional complexities of a commercial structure.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 285
• ARCH 263
• ARCH 261
• ARCH 262

This course examines the various considerations and components which interact with building systems. The student will not only determine how best to integrate building systems with each other but also consider the sustainability and resilience of building systems. The student will explore new technologies in building systems and perform simulations to determine the design of the final semester project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 305
• ARCH 303
• ARCH 301
• ARCH 300

In this course, students will expand their knowledge of the tools and technologies explored in the previous courses. They will also explore new and emerging tools and trends which can be integrated into their semester project. An integral component of this course is the use of simulation tools to test performance and refine projects. The student will be expected to use an interdisciplinary and innovative approach in their use of tools and technologies within their project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 305
• ARCH 303
• ARCH 301
• ARCH 300

Students will learn how to adapt and refine regulations, codes, and bylaws to a multifaceted project. Topics include meeting the requirements of fire safety, occupancy, and safety as well as energy compliance. Students will learn the iterative nature of contract administration and the management of a project.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 305
• ARCH 303
• ARCH 301
• ARCH 300

Design principles and methodology will be applied to a multifaceted project. Students will use their foundational knowledge of research and design to identify a problem and then research and develop solutions. The students will be encouraged to find viable, creative and innovative solutions. This process will be documented within the semester project from project conception, interpretation and through to realization and delivery to relevant stakeholders.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 305
• ARCH 303
• ARCH 301
• ARCH 300

Technical Mathematics I covers a variety of mathematical methods for solving problems in architectural, structural and construction applications. The study of ratios and variation, algebraic functions, and plane analytic geometry is addressed. Trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions and graphs are analyzed and applied to solving problems. Systems of linear equations are solved using algebraic methods and matrices. The evaluation of limits and calculation of rates of change using first principles are also explored.

Equivalents:

• MATH 1011

The capstone course is intended to encourage you to think critically and solve challenging problems. It is a course that is predominantly self-directed. Your project will develop and evolve with the supervision of a coach or mentor. The capstone project is intended to be interdisciplinary. It requires you investigate issues across many different subject areas or domains of knowledge. It should encourage you to connect your project to community issues or problems, and to integrate outside-of-school learning experiences. Your project should be unique and aim to integrate and synthesize your collective learning to date. You are allowed and expected to apply your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a real-world context. Capstone projects are a chance for you to demonstrate your competencies to both the faculty from which you will be graduating and to the world you hope to join.

Pre-requisites:

• ARCH 305
• ARCH 303
• ARCH 301
• ARCH 300

Corequsites:

• ARCH 386
• ARCH 353
• ARCH 351
• ARCH 362

STAT 245 is an introductory course in data analysis for students in engineering technology programs. Students apply techniques to organize, display, analyze and report data. Outcomes include methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will be exposed to software-based methods in laboratory sessions using industry-grade data. Some advanced topics of analysis are selectable toward the end of the course.