Brooklyn Technical High School

Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA)
 
The major focus of the Civil Engineering and ArchitectureTM course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property. The course provides freedom to the teacher and students to develop the property as a simulation or to students to model the real-world experiences that civil engineers and architects experience when developing property.
 
The CEA course is intended to serve as a specialization course within the Project Lead The Way® sequence. The course is structured to enable all students to have a variety of experiences that will provide an overview of both fields. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture.
In addition, students use Rivet, which is a state of the art 3D design software package from AutoDesk, to help them design solutions to solve their major course project. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture.
 
The course of study includes:
     · The Roles of Civil Engineers and Architects
     · Project Planning
     · Site Planning
     · Building Design
     · Project Documentation and Presentation
 
 
 
 
 
Unit 1: Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture (5 days)
 
Lesson 1.1: Civil Engineering and Architecture Overview

1.1.1 Civil Engineering
1.1.2 Architecture
1.1.3 Historical implications
1.1.4 Introduction to Roles of All Players/Stakeholders
1.1.5 Responsibilities and ethics

Unit 2: Introduction to Projects (25 days)
 
Lesson 2.1: Overview of Project Design

2.1.1 Purpose
2.1.2 Design Project Scenario (snapshot program requirements and teaming)

Lesson 2.2: Project Documentation

2.2.1 Portfolio Components
2.2.2 Sketching
2.2.3 Journals
2.2.4 Specifications Manual
2.2.5 Working Drawings

Unit 3: Project Planning (15 days)
 
Lesson 3.1: Site Information

3.1.1 Site Selection

3.1.1.1 History of Site
3.1.1.2 Site Visit
3.1.1.3 Identify Neighboring Properties
3.1.1.4 Suitability of the site

3.1.2 Regulations

3.1.2.1 Municipal Regulations
3.1.2.2 Archaeological Considerations
3.1.2.3 Environmental Limitations
3.1.2.4 Covenants, Deed, and Zoning Restrictions

3.1.3 Viability Analysis

3.1.3.1 Surroundings
3.1.3.2 Infrastructure
3.1.3.3 Traffic Flow Analysis
3.1.3.4 Utilities
3.1.3.5 Local considerations/constraints—neighbors, zoning
3.1.3.6 Lot Size

Lesson 3.2: Development Options, Selection of Project, and Revisiting Viability Analysis

3.2.1 Development
3.2.2 Residential
3.2.3 Commercial
3.2.4 Industrial
3.2.5 Public/Private Assembly Places
3.2.6 Plan Unit Development (PUD)

Unit 4: Site Planning (40 days)
 
Lesson 4.1: Description of Property

4.1.1 Surveying
4.1.2 Maps
4.1.3 Metes and Bounds System
4.1.4 Lot and Block System

Lesson 4.2: Site Plan Requirements

4.2.1 Topography
4.2.2 Number of Spaces
4.2.3 Types of Spaces
4.2.4 Sizes of Spaces
4.2.5 Activities in Spaces
4.2.6 Amenities
4.2.7 Special Needs
4.2.8 Support Facilities
4.2.9 Detached Buildings

Lesson 4.3: Site Plan Layout

4.3.1 Wetland Identification and Protection
4.3.2 Frontage
4.3.3 Easements, Utility Right of Ways, Setbacks
4.3.4 Utility Availability and Corridors
4.3.5 Building Size and Orientation

Lesson 4.4: Public Ingress and Egress

4.4.1 Roadways
4.4.2 Pathways
4.4.3 Sidewalks
4.4.4 Off-Street Parking
4.4.5 Signage and Markings
4.4.6 Lighting
4.4.7 Universal Access

Lesson 4.5: Site Grading

4.5.1 Identification of Sub-Surface Conditions
4.5.2 Topographic design
4.5.3 Top Soil
4.5.4 Storm Water Management
4.5.5 Cut and Fill Balances
4.5.6 Excavation

Lesson 4.6: Utilities

4.6.1 Water Supply
4.6.2 Wastewater
4.6.3 Electrical
4.6.4 Gas
4.6.5 Cable
4.6.6 Telephone

Lesson 4.7: Landscaping

4.7.1 Function
4.7.2 Green space
4.7.3 Xeriscape—self sufficient without need of additional water
4.7.4 Irrigation systems

Lesson 4.8: Water Supply and Wastewater Management

4.8.1 Water
4.8.2 Wastewater
4.8.3 Management methods

Unit 5: Architecture (50 days)
 
Lesson 5.1: Architectural styles

5.1.1 Structural style
5.1.2 Building material, color, proportion, and rhythm

Lesson 5.2: Floor Plans

5.2.1 Arrangement of Spaces
5.2.2 Building Envelope
5.2.3 Windows
5.2.4 Doors
5.2.5 Wall Types
5.2.6 Floor Types
5.2.7 Equipment Layout
5.2.8 Universal Accessibility
5.2.9 Vertical transport

Lesson 5.3: Energy Systems

5.3.1 Minimum Code Requirements
5.3.2 Green Building Options
5.3.3 Smart Building Technologies
5.3.4 Utility Cost Analysis
5.3.5 Emerging Custom Measures

Lesson 5.4: Elevations

5.4.1 Exterior
5.4.2 Interior

Lesson 5.5 Sections and Details

5.5.1 Identification
5.5.2 Building Section
5.5.3 Wall Section
5.5.4 Construction Details

Lesson 5.6: Schedules

5.6.1 Door and Window Schedules
5.6.2 Finish Schedules

Lesson 5.7: Mechanical, Electrical, and Protection Systems

5.7.1 Plumbing
5.7.2 HVAC
5.7.3 Electrical systems
5.7.4 Power Requirements
5.7.5 Electrical Plan
5.7.6 Lighting Plan
5.7.7 Protection Systems
5.7.8 Fire, Smoke, and Gas Detection Systems
5.7.9 Fire Suppression Systems
5.7.10 Security Systems

Unit 6: Structural Engineering (20 days)
 
Lesson 6.1: Introduction to Structural Engineering

6.1.1 Structural Engineering
6.1.2 Various Loads
6.1.3 Wind Loads
6.1.4 Snow Loads
6.1.5 Dead Loads
6.1.6 Live Loads

Lesson 6.2: Roof Systems

6.2.1 Materials
6.2.2 Types of trusses
6.2.3 Load Calculations for roof members
6.2.4 Architectural styles

Lesson 6.3: Columns and Beams

6.3.1 Materials
6.3.2 Loading
6.3.3 Fire Proofing
6.3.4 Connections
6.3.5 Column schedules
6.3.6 Sizing of members

Lesson 6.4: Foundations

6.4.1 Types
6.4.2 Soil Bearing Capacities
6.4.3 Drainage
6.4.4 Piers
6.4.5 Settling

Unit 7: Presentations and Reviews (20 days)
 
Lesson 7.1: Critiques and Reviews

7.1.1 Self Assessment
7.1.2 Peer Review
7.1.3 Public Exhibit
7.1.4 Interviews
7.1.5 Competitions

Lesson 7.2: Final Presentations

7.2.1 Peer
7.2.2 School panel
7.2.3 Parents
7.2.4 School board
7.2.5 Other community groups