Des 240

NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN I

I.          COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces commercial/contract design including retail, office, institutional, restaurant, and hospitality design.

Emphasis is placed on ADA requirements, building codes and standards, space planning, and the selection of appropriate materials for non-residential interiors,

 

II.        COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design introductory non-residential projects using graphic presentation concepts.

 

III.       COURSE CONTENT

    1. To understand planning methodology
    2. To understand programming
    3. Review concepts related to space planning
    4. To concentrate more fully on drafting and lettering techniques
    5. To have a basic understanding of ADA requirements and local building codes
    6. To learn about the various types of commercial finish materials
    7. To learn how to develop various commercial interior floor plans
    8. To learn how to develop an office furniture plan
    9. To advance existing skills for interior elevations
    10. To advance existing skills for interior 30/60 and 45 degree orthographic drawings
    11. To advance existing knowledge on professional presentations

IV. HOURS, CREDITS, PREREQUISITES:

 
Course hours per week: class 7

Semester credit hours: 3



 


 

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