ARCH31618
Building Renovations
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  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 
Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2013
Prerequisites: (CADD28780) AND (ARCH30043) AND (ARCH17991)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents:
N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Architectural Technology
Program Coordinator(s): Ken Snell
Course Leader or Contact: Tba
Version:
11.0
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)

Section I Notes: This course is only offered in the Winter semester.

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course examines issues related to residential building renovation. These issues include design considerations, structural, mechanical and electrical systems. Implications related to the Ontario Building Code particularly Part 11 are reviewed. The course follows a case study approach. Students will apply the knowledge acquired to the design of a single family residential renovation.

Program Context

 
Architectural Technology Program Coordinator: Ken Snell
This course is one of a group of architectural electives, which allows students to choose from a variety of architectural design topics. It is taught in the first semester of third year, to facilitate cross-over of learning to/from the major design course, ARCT4005 - Architectural Project 4.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
 Students will apply structural, mechanical and electrical constraints 
to the design of residential building renovations.


1.  Describe the social and economic benefits inherent in building 
    renovation (-reduce, re-use and re-cycle).

2.  Use analytical methods for problem solving related to building 
    re-use and redesign.

3.  Use building codes and other technical references to satisfy 
    renovation criteria.

4.  Apply the requirements of Part II of the OBC to specific 
    renovation projects.

5.  Describe the organization and mandate of the various bodies 
    overseeing renovations including:  Ontario Historic Board Ontario 
    Historic Society...

6.  Investigate and document a variety of techniques used for the 
    rehabilitation of building envelopes.

7.  Identify a variety of structural, mechanical and electrical 
    issues related to the re-use of existing buildings.

8.  Describe the cost/benefits of the renovation process.

9.  Develop a strategic approach to design issues in renovation.

10. Prepare and use a set of procedures for undertaking a building 
    inventory, including site measurements.

11. Produce an analytic report documenting conditions of an existing 
    building.

12. Prepare design drawings using freehand and CAD drafting 
    techniques of a proposed renovation project.
Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 
A. Ongoing Evaulation Activities
Conceptual Design		 25%
Design Presentation		 25%
Project Analysis		 30%

B.  Tests			 20%

TOTAL                           100%

Regardless of the final total mark, students must obtain at least 50% 
on the exam/theory/test(s) and 50% on the lab/project(s)/assignment
(s) components of this course in order to obtain a passing grade in 
this course.
Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X Communication X Critical Thinking & Problem Solving X Interpersonal
  Numeracy X Information Management   Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar

Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam Portfolio Interview Other Not Eligible for PLAR
        X

Notes:  N/A

 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2013
Professor: Tba
Textbook(s):
"The Ontario Building Code - 2006"

"TACBOC Details" - Toronto Area Chief Building Officials Committee

Applicable student group(s): Architectural Engineering students.
Course Details:
Module 1:
Introduction and Strategies
Conservation and the Renovation Process

Module 2:
General Design Issues in Residential Renovation
Building Inventories

Module 3:
Structural Implications
Mechanical and Electrical Implications

Module 4:
Foundations - Crawl Spaces and Slab on Grade

Module 5:
Walls
Roofs and Ceilings

Module 6:
Windows
Skylights
Doors

Module 7:
Ventilation
Test

Module 8:
Introduction of Renovation Project
Case Study of Renovated Houses - Kitchens and Bathrooms

Module 9:
Case Study of Renovated Houses - Additions/Cottages

Module 10:
Overview of O.B.C. and Other Authorities

Module 11:
Renovation for Accessibility

Module 12:
Manufacturers and Materials

Module 13:
In-class Work and Consultations

Module 14:
Review and all Assignment and Projects Due


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