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King Abdul Aziz University (KAU)

Course Portfolio

Faculty of Environmental Design

Department of Architecture

COURSE NAME: Architectural Presentation

COURSE NUMBER: AR 211

SEMESTER: First

DATE: 1427-1428

Instructor’s Information

Instructor’s name: Dr. Husam Eldin M. B. Khalil

Office location: Room # 426, Faculty of Environmental Design.

Office hours: ١-3 Saturday through Tuesday

Contact number(s): 6400000 - ext 66547

E-mail address: [email protected]

Instructor’s Profile

Associate Professor of Architecture at Helwan University, he joined KAAU

during the academic year 1424-1425.

His teaching experience goes back to 1984. He instructed several undergraduate

courses including computer applications in architecture, environment &

behavior, architectural design, graduation project, building construction,

working drawings, sciagraphy & perspective, descriptive geometry, and visual

design. He instructed several AutoCAD training workshops. He also taught

several graduate courses including behavioral aspects in architecture, computer

applications in architecture, and scientific research methods in architecture.

He participated in the supervision of several master thesis and Ph. D

dissertations. His research interests include behavioral aspects in architecture

and built environment, aesthetics, architectural education, building evaluation,

as well as computer applications in architecture.

He is experienced user of a wide variety of software including AutoCAD, 3D

Max, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw and Corel Photo Paint, Axman (spatial

analytical software using space syntax theory), SPSS (statistical package),

ArcView GIS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Director, and various general and

internet applications.

He is a practicing architect. His expertises involve all stages of building process.

He designed several villas, apartment buildings, commercial buildings,

swimming pools, residential community, and Hospitals.

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Course Information

Course Number and Name: (AR 211) Architectural Presentation Course meeting times, places: Computer Lab Room # 106

Sunday & Monday 3-7 pm Course Web site: Under construction

Prerequisites: None

Description of the Course

Architectural presentation is an introductory course to the field. It is the first in a

series of courses that deal with computer applications in Architecture. The course

involves a theoretical background on the newest capabilities that computer offer to

architects. It also involves hands on training on using CAD applications to produce

2D architectural drawings.

The use of computer in architecture has witnessed a rapid development during the

past two decades. Computers open new realms for architects that would change the

way they design buildings. It is argued that computers help in the production of

better buildings, not only due to the speed and accuracy of the output, but also due

to the new capabilities they offer for simulating the effect of different key aspects

such as shadows, solar performance, illumination, structural analysis, pedestrians,

… etc. In terms of building form, computers facilitate the design and production of

more liberal building forms, which would have been impossible to produce without

computers.

Currently, the majority of architectural firms use CAD software for drafting,

visualisation and presentation both in two and three dimensions, and it is therefore

an important skill for students to acquire. The Department is committed for

keeping its students updated with the latest available computer skills related to

architectural presentation and design. The current course covers the production of

2D architectural Drawings using AutoCAD 2007 software. Acquisition of such a

skill is mandatory for all students of architecture all over the world. It is hoped that

the course would enable the students to gain expected experience, and become

competent users in producing 2D architectural drawings using AutoCAD.

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An introductory lecture introduces the students to the most recent applications of

computers in architecture. Students then attend weekly training sessions where

they learn how to use AutoCAD to produce accurate 2D architectural Drawings.

The course uses a task-based approach. The majority of the course is designed as to

offer strategies first and commands second on a need-to-know basis. The instructor

uses a computer and LCD projector in teaching of different concepts, techniques,

and exercises. Most exercises are architectural ones. They are prepared in such a

way as to begin from the simplest to the most complicated. Each exercise focuses

on a skill or two. Together, they cover the skills necessary for the student to be able

to draw most 2D architectural drawings accurately and efficiently.

Students are required to listen to instructor’s oral explanation of the exercises,

while observing the sequence of commands as performed by the instructor on the

projection screen. Students then draw the exercise under Instructor’s supervision.

Students are encouraged to take written notes during the session. Students will be

given some exercises to draft while in the lab, to demonstrate their abilities.

Due to the limited capacity of the computer lab, the enrolment for this class is

limited to 20 students per section.

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Course Objectives

1. To inform the students about the state of the art in computer technologies that

can be utilized at different stages of architectural presentation, design, and

construction.

2. To enable the student to professionally and accurately produce 2D

architectural drawings, complete with annotations, dimensions, hatching, etc.

3. To enable the student to export and import drawings in different formats, to be

exchanged with other applications.

4. To enable the students to plot drawings in different scales.

On completion of this course, students would have a comprehensive and hands-on

knowledge of the following:

1. Drawing of different 2D architectural drawings (plans, layouts, elevations,

sections).

2. Editing drawings.

3. Arranging drawing elements into layers.

4. Adding hatches to drawings.

5. Building a library of drawing elements using blocks.

6. Adding dimensions to drawings.

7. Preparing prototype drawing sheets.

8. Arranging different drawings into pre-drawn sheets.

9. Plotting drawings to different scales.

Students are expected to demonstrate their learning progress through their

ability to draft the given exercises, homework assignments, and projects

accurately and in time.

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Learning Resources

A: Computer Applications in Architecture References: (theoretical part of the

course).

1. Khalil, Husam (2003) Computer applications in Architecture. Course

handout prepared by the instructor (in Arabic). (obligatory)

2. Norman, Frederick (2001): Towards a paperless studio. ARCC Spring

research conference. Virginia Tech.

3. Computer Graphics Creative Laboratory (1994): Computer graphics

architectural rendering: A super realistic collection. Graphic-Sha Publishing

Co., Japan. (college library).

4. Weishar, Peter (1998): Digital Space: Designing virtual Environments.

McGraw Hill. (college library).

5. Steel, James (2002): Architecture and Computers: Action and reaction in the

digital design revolution. Watson Guptill Publications, New York. (Available

at college library).

B: Useful Web Sites:

1. www.architectureweek.com

2. www.archrecord.construction.com/features/digital/default.asp

C: AutoCAD References: (training part of the course).

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2. Autodesk: AutoCAD 2007 user’s guide. (Accessible from within AutoCAD).

3. Autodesk: AutoCAD 2007 command reference. (Accessible from within

AutoCAD).

4. Omura, George (2006): Mastering Autocad 2007 and AutoCad 2007 LT

2007. Sybex.

5. Jefferis, Alan; Jones, Mike; and Jefferis Tereasa (2006): AutoCAD 2007 for

Architecture. Autodesk Press.

6. Tickoo Sham (2006): AutoCad 2007: A problem solving approach. Autodesk

Press.

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D: Useful CAD Web Sites:

1. www.autodesk.com

2. www.cadsymbols.com

3. www.cadalyst.com

4. www.3dcadbrowser.net

5. www.cadopolis.com

AutoCAD 2007 is the software to be used during the course for the production of

different 2D architectural drawings. The training sessions will take place at the

computer lab (room # 208).

During the training sessions, computer usage is restricted to AutoCAD software

and to files and directories specified by the course instructor. Students may bring

and use their own laptop if they wish.

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Letter to the Students

Dear Students

Welcome to the Architectural Presentation course (AR 211).

This course is designed to allow you to produce professional 2D architectural

drawings. An introductory lecture introduces you to the latest capabilities that

computers offer to architects. The rest of the course is training sessions on

using AutoCad to produce 2D architectural drawings. It is important that you

do your best to attend all sessions, as missing one session means missing an

important skill. Try all exercises in the lab, while the instructor is present so

you can get proper guidance.

Hope you find this course useful

Best wishes

Course Instructor

Dr. Husam M. B. Khalil

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Course Requirements & Grading

Student assessment:

Grading depends on a number of items:

• Attendance 20%

• Performance during the course (exercises & homework) 30%

• Final Project 25%

• Final Exam 25%

Expectations from students:

Students are expected to:

• Have previous knowledge of computer usage.

• Actively participate in course activities.

• Follow all given instructions either written or oral.

• Try all exercises either explained during a training session or given as

homework.

• Seek help from the instructor in case they encounter difficulties while

performing the task at hand.

• Turn in homework assignments in time.

Student responsibilities toward the course

• Course Attendance is mandatory. University regulations with respect to absence

will be strictly enforced. Repetitive absence with no acceptable excuse may

lead to student exemption from the course.

• All students are required to submit both a hard copy and a CD including all the

work done during training sessions, all homework assignments, as well as the

final project. Late submission of assignments may lead to grade reduction, or

even assignment refusal.

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• Both the CD and the hard copy should be clearly labeled with course name &

number, year, student name, academic number, phone number. All CD’s should

be tested to make sure it is functioning, and free from viruses.

• Students are responsible for the safety of their class work. Students should thus

take every precaution to keep their files safe. Student should have a backup

copy of his work to be submitted upon instructor’s request. No excuses on the

pretext of file loss or damage is accepted.

• Unless otherwise stated, Students are not allowed to use each other’s files and

exercises. Any files found by the instructor to be copied from other students

may lead to refusal of the whole coursework package of both students. Proper

punishment would be decided by the instructor in such instances. Students are

responsible for protecting their files from illegal use by others.

Expectations for each assignment and project

Students should do their best to complete all given assignments and projects in

time. Failure to do so would negatively affect their grades. Students are also

required to keep a copy of their work files (other than that on the lab’s computer

hard disk), in case the files in the computer got erased or damaged. Such files

are necessary for both corrections and grading purposes.

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Important rules of academic conduct

• Due to the accumulative nature of the course, understanding of many concepts

and commands depend on the comprehension of previous ones. Students are

thus required to arrive to class in time. Late arrival with no acceptable excuse

would be considered absence, and attendance may be denied. Even if attendance

is granted, late students are responsible for catching up of any missed parts of

the session on their own, and are responsible for all related assignments, since

missed parts of a session would not be repeated for late students.

• Students are trusted unless they behave otherwise. Any instances of dishonesty

or cheating such as duplicating other students work will be taken seriously. Any

submitted work that is found to be a duplicate of the work of others would lead

to punishment of all students involved. Proper punishment is to be decided by

the instructor.

• No food or drinks are allowed in the lab.

• Students are expected to follow all agreed upon academic rules of conduct, to

show respect to their instructor, classmates, and to the place. Any student who

fails to do so would be asked to leave. Proper punishment would be decided

either by the instructor or by the department board.

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Course Schedule

Practical Sessions Schedule Model

Week

Exp/Practical title Reading

Assignment

What is

Due?

1 Lecture

Introduction

Computer Applications In Architecture

Handout Buying

resources

2 T. S. 1

Introduction

Using AutoCAD in 2D Architecture

drafting

Exercise # 1

3 T. S. 2 Drafting With Precision Exercise # 1, 3

4 T. S. 3 Drafting Curved Architectural Objects Exercise # 2

5 T. S. 4 Organizing A Floor Plan With Layers Exercise # 6

6 T. S. 5 Utilizing Arrays In Drafting Complex

Architectural Patterns Exercise # 4, 5

7 T. S. 6

Adding Text To Drawings

Hatching Architectural Objects

Exercise # 7

8 T. S. 7 Making Blocks Of Repetitive Architectural

Objects With Attributes

Exercise # 7

9 T. S. 8 Importing And Tracing Over Images Final project

10 T. S. 9 Adding Dimensions To Drawings Final project

11 T. S. 10

Paper Space & Model Space

Sheet Arrangement

Final project

12 T. S. 11 Prototype Drawing, Plotting Final project

13 Exam Final Exam Final project

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Detailed Course Schedule

Lecture No. 1 Week 1

Subject: Introduction Computer Applications in Architecture

Elements of Lecture

The following issues are discussed with the students: Course description, objectives, outline,

regulations, students’ responsibilities, teaching methodology, grading systems, learning resources,

and rules of conduct.

Introduction to Computer Applications in Architecture

• Data Collection

• Conceptual Design • Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Digital modeling

• Physical modeling

• Virtual Reality

• Simulation

• Remote collaboration.

Computer Applications in building Construction:

• Communication and information exchange

• 3D real-time positioning

• Rapid Prototyping

• Inverse engineering

• Construction Robotics

• Automated Building Construction

Exercises: None

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2nd

Part Training Session No. 1 Week 2

Subject:

Introduction To Using AutoCAD in 2D Architecture drafting

Elements of Session

• Using AutoCAD in Architectural Drafting

• Sample of 2D work done with AutoCAD

• Program Interface

• Drawing of simple objects (without scale)

• Simple editing

• Pan and zoom

• Changing object properties (color – line type – line weight)

Exercises: 1

Drawing of simple shapes without scale.

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2nd

Part Training Session No. 2 Week 3

Subject:

Drafting with precision

Elements of Session

• Coordinate systems (Cartesian and polar systems)

• Drawing of simple objects to scale using different coordinate systems

• Using Precision tools (osnap) to draft accurately

• Adjusting drawing units and limits

• Object selection methods

• Point filters & tracking

Exercises: 1, 3

• Drawing a horizontal rectangle of a given dimensions using absolute coordinates, relative

coordinates Cartesian and polar coordinate systems.

• Drawing an inclined rectangle using the polar method.

• Drawing a security room with bath, doors, and windows

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2nd

part Training Session No. 3 Week 4

Subject:

Drafting Curved Architectural Objects

Elements of Session:

• Drafting circles, ellipses, curves, splines, donuts

• Drafting tangents (circles with circles, circles with lines, lines with curves)

• Trimming and extending entities

• Lines and polylines

• Combining different drawing objects

• Calculating area and parameter of complex shapes

Exercises: 2

• Drawing a kidney shaped swimming pool

• Drawing 8 shaped figure

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2nd


Subject:

Organizing A Floor Plan With Layers

Elements of Session

Using Layers

• The concept of layers

• Why to use layers

• How to use layers

• Creating different layers

• Naming layers

• Adjusting layer properties

• Assigning objects to layers

• Turning layers on and off

• Freezing and thawing layers

• Locking and unlocking layers

Exercises: 6 • Drawing a floor plan with multiple layers

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2nd


Subject:

Utilizing Arrays In Drafting Complex Architectural Patterns


Array:

• Array types and uses

• Rectangular array: parameters & settings

• Polar array: parameters & settings

• Using rectangular array to create architectural patterns

• Using Polar array to create architectural patterns

• Using rectangular & polar array to create complex architectural patterns

Exercises: 4 & 5 • Drawing Islamic architectural patterns

• Rounded dining table and chairs

• Spiral stairs

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2nd


Subject: Adding Text To Drawings

Hatching Architectural Objects

Elements of Session: Text:

• Adding text to drawings

• Single line text

• Paragraph text

• Controlling text parameters

• Modifying text

• Importing text

Hatch:

• Hatching concepts

• Choosing hatch pattern

• Adjusting pattern scale and angle

• Selecting objects and boundaries to hatch

• Islands

• Hatching with solid colors

• Hatching with gradient colors

• Freezing and thawing layers

• Locking and unlocking layers

Exercises: 7

• Final Project Selection

• Adding text to previously drawn floor plan

• Adding hatch to floor plan: Hatching spaces with patterns, colors, gradients, and images.

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2nd


Subject: Making Blocks Of Repetitive Architectural Objects With Attributes

Tracing Over Raster Images

Elements of Session Blocks:

• Working with blocks in architectural drawings

• Block definition

• Saving blocks

• Block insertion

Attributes:

• Attribute definition

• Assigning attribute to blocks

• External references

Exercises: 7

• Final project (Plans)

• Adding doors and windows with attributes to floor plan,

• Inserting furniture

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2nd


Subject:

Importing And Tracing Over Images

Elements of Session

Dealing With Raster Images:

• Inserting raster images

• Scaling rater images

• Tracing over raster images

Exercises: Final Project

• Final project (Elevations & Sections)

• Tracing over a raster image of a floor plan

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2nd


Subject:

Adding Dimensions To Drawings

Elements of Session

• Dimensioning concepts

• Dimension types

• Dimension components

• Adjusting dimension properties

• Drawing linear dimensions

• Drawing Aligned dimensions

• Drawing Radial dimensions

• Drawing angular dimensions

• Drawing continued dimensions

• Dimension editing

• Adding dimensions to plans


• Final project (adding dimensions to floor plans)

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2nd


Subject:

Design Center, Paper And Model Space, Sheet Arrangements

Elements of Session

• Design center

• Model space and paper space

• Moving between model space and paper space

• Adding and using view ports

• Adding title blocks and sheet boundary

• Using paper space to arrange different views of a drawing


• Preparing a drawing sheets with title block and frame

• Arranging views of a drawing with different scales and layers

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2nd


Subject:

Preparation Of Drawing Sheet And Plotting


Preparation Of Prototype Drawing Sheets:

• Definition of prototype drawing

• Creating a prototype drawing sheet

Plotting a Drawing:

• Choosing of Drawings to plot • Choosing & configuring plotters • Adjusting different plotting parameters • Previewing the plot

• Plot


• Design your own drawing sheet

• Arrange different drawings into drawing sheet

• Plotting your drawing at different scales.

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2nd

part Final Exam Week 13

Subject:

Final Exam, Portfolio Submission


Students will take final exam, they will be asked to draft the

given drawing in the specified time. The exam will be

graded on spot, and students will be notified of their

mistakes.

Students are required to submit their course portfolio

including final project and all exercises and assignments to

instructor for grading.

Exercises:

Final Portfolio Submission

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Instructor’s Reflections on the Course

Students in general showed interest in the course. The instructor noticed progress

and skill development of the majority of students from a session to the next. Their

progress can be judged by observing students’ ability to draft the given

assignments in time. This may be due to student’s feeling of achievement when

succeeded in drafting the given assignment, as well as the architectural nature of

the exercises.

However, some students were found slower than their classmates in acquiring the

needed skills and some students encounter difficulties in applying the sequence of

commands in an exercise. This may be attributed to:

1. Personal capability differences: This is dealt with by repeating exercise

explanation either in person to person, when only a small number of students

are involved, or for the whole class if instructor feels that larger number of

students have difficulties.

2. Absence: Students are warned that missing training sessions will make it

difficult to follow subsequent sessions. They are also asked to do all missing

assignments.

3. The relatively large number of commands associated with AutoCAD:

Sometimes this was found to confuse the students. However, practice and

note taking help overcome such difficulty. Exercises usually involve new

issues as well as old ones, it also involve repetitive tasks which help in

gradual skill building.

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The following future improvements are suggested:

• Since computer applications in architecture develop rapidly, the subject will be

updated with latest technologies whenever a new technology related to computer

applications in architecture arises.

• CD multimedia tutorials are useful in software training. Several such tutorials

are available for AutoCAD, yet, none is specialized in architectural drawings.

The instructor thus plans to develop a multimedia CD using multimedia

authoring technique to orally and visually explain and demonstrate course

contents. Having such CDs, students would be able to run tutorials as many

times as they wish. A sample tutorial file is included with the accompanied CD.

• Since the Faculty of Environmental Design is planning to become an E-College,

all course exercises will become available on-line with the establishment of the

Faculty’s E-learning site. All tutorials, course materials and assignments will be

uploaded to a designated course’s web site. Students would be able to download

or view tutorials and assignments, yet upload exercises and projects over the

internet. Students anywhere in the world can then take the course over the

internet.

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