About this lesson,
Welcome to the second lesson of the architectural exam preparation course! In this lesson, titled "Residential Typologies: Calculations, Units, and Drawing," we'll delve into the world of housing, analyzing the key aspects that shape its design.
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
· Carry out preliminary calculations for the design of a residence:
o Calculation of the useful surface area
o Volume calculation
o Calculation of building indices
· Understand the different types of environmental and housing units:
o Definition of housing unit and environmental unit
o Classification of housing units
· Apply a specific method for the design of residential typologies:
o Phases of the method
o Practical examples
· Carry out practical design exercises on AutoCAD:
o Application of the learned method
o Honing your drawing skills
Lesson Plan
1. Preliminary calculations:
o Presentation of the formulas for calculating useful surface area, volume and indices
o Practical calculation exercises on concrete examples
2. Environmental and housing units:
o Definition and characteristics of housing unit and environmental unit
o Classification of housing units based on surface area, number of rooms and typology
3. Method for designing residential typologies:
o Phases of the method: analysis of the context, definition of the functional program, choice of typology, development of the layout, design of the internal and external spaces
o Practical examples of application of the method to different residential typologies
4. Models in Autocad:
o Presentation of predefined 2D and 3D models for different residential typologies
o How to insert and edit templates
5. Practical exercises on Autocad:
o Development of a project of a chosen residential typology, applying the learned method and using predefined models
Conclusions
This second lesson will have provided you with the knowledge and tools necessary to tackle the design of residential typologies. Using a specific method and predefined AutoCAD templates will allow you to work more efficiently and achieve better results.
Remember:
· Consistent practice is essential to gaining familiarity with the design of residential typologies.
· In-depth study of models and their personal reworking are the key to your growth as an architect.
Instructor
Atie Diba