Housing and Design 120

Course Outline - Housing & Design 120 (PDF)

Assignments

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AutoCAD Activities (Assignment A4)

ActivityNameArea of Learning
Activity 1Title BlockAbsolute Coordinates
Activity 2ArrowRelative Coordinates
Activity 3Speaker SymbolPolar Coordinates
Activity 4Lines & CircleObject Snaps
Activity 5aTrim, Extend, OffsetUse Trim, Extend, Offset
Activity 5b & 5cSelect from 5aMulti-Select with Mouse
Activity 6Razor BladeMirrors, Snap to Quadrant, Snap to Center
Activity 7GearPolar Array
Activity 8Olympic RingsCircles, Trim
Activity 9Stop SignOffset, Polar Coordinates
Activity 10House #1Dimensions, Coordinates
Activity 11DartboardCircles, Trim, Text
Activity 12Canada FlagPolar Coordinates, Offset, Trim, Extend, Dimensions
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Our Presentation Topics
  • Why Housing? Housing to Fit Human Needs
    - Physical Needs, Psychological Needs
  •  Individual Needs
    - Stage of Life, Family Situation, Specific Needs
  • Housing Development
    - Natural, Portable and Permenant Shelters
  • Materials (Housing and Technology)
    - Natural and Manufactured Materials
    - Tools (old and new tech)
    - Types of Construction
  • Choosing a Place to Live
    - Factors, Influences, Resources, Locations
    - Community / Public Services
    - Housing Alternatives
  • Buying vs. Renting 
    - Advantages and disadvantages of both
    - Initial costs and monthly costs
Videos: Universal Design 

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