Architectural Technology

ATE 100 Architectural Career Exploration (.5-10) 1 hr.
Studies an overview of career and employment possibilities in architecture. Includes observation of practices in architecture and attendance at a seminar to discuss related experiences. For Tech Prep students with no prior courses or work experience in the architecture field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

ATE 101 Introduction to Architectural Technology I (1-6) 4 hrs.
Introduces fundamentals of architecture and technical procedures. Covers drafting, lettering, orthographic projection, dimensioning, program development, proximities, circulation studies, sketching, orientation, and coding and zoning formats. Design development drawings including schedules are based on a one or two story residence.

ATE 102 Introduction to Architectural Technology II (1-6) 4 hrs.
Extends technical procedures to include oblique and perspective projections. Covers cross-referencing, indexing, outline specifications, estimating and working drawings. State accessibility code, office and toilet room planning and reflected ceiling plans are addressed. Includes a case study project program of a steel industrial building with offices.

ATE 103 Building Materials Technology I (2-4) 4 hrs.
Studies masonry and wood construction for one and two story buildings. Residential lot and permit requirements are reviewed; concrete foundation and footing details, wall and building sections are covered.

ATE 104 Building Materials Technology II (2-4) 4 hrs.
Introduces steel construction for one and two story buildings which covers framing design and detailing using rolled and fabricated sections. Open web steel joists framing, metal panel and window wall construction and roof slopes and details are investigated.

ATE 105 Architectural CAD I (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces computer hardware and state-of-the-art software as applied to applications in architecture, interior design and other parameters for design and drafting technologies; entity creating and editing, printing and plotting, and file/data management. Projects are correlated primarily to architectural design issues.

ATE 106 Architectural CAD II (2-2) 3 hrs.
Covers advanced CAD techniques and procedures developed in two-dimensional architectural drafting and detailing. Develops a working knowledge and understanding of command structures, detailed data management and manipulation techniques, and software customization procedures. Projects are correlated primarily to detailing issues.
Prerequisite:
ATE 105 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 107 Architectural Principles for the Interior Designer I (1-6) 4 hrs.
Introduces fundamentals and procedures of architecture applied to a residential project. Develops drafting and lettering skills, applicable to programming, space and circulation diagrams, dimensioning, schedules, specifying, zoning and building code standards, evaluations and sections, stair details, millwork and cabinetry details. Isometric and one point perspective will be covered.

ATE 108 Architectural Principles for the Interior Designer II (1-6) 4 hrs.
Extends application of architectural drafting conventions in the development of a commercial office building. Investigates programming, specifications, accessibility standards, project costs, plans, security systems, reflected ceiling elevations and acoustics. Oblique projections and two point perspective will be covered.
Prerequisite:
ATE 107 with a grade of "C" or better.

ATE 109 Chicago's Great Architectural Tradition (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces an historical survey of culture and technology impact on Chicago's architecture. Emphasizes ideas and trends in modern building originating with the balloon frame and continuing through to the skyscraper.

ATE 200 Architectural Internship (1-15) 2 hrs.
Applies appropriate skills to the architectural technology field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
ATE 100 with a grade of "C" or better and consent of coordinator.

ATE 201 Comprehensive Building Project I (0-8) 4 hrs.
Covers the designing of a multi-storied steel office building program of 40,000 square feet. Planning of building core includes stairs, elevators, mechanical rooms and toilet rooms. Investigations of building module, prototypical offices, building elevations and enclosure strategies, zoning height and area limitations, and site planning including parking, grading and landscaping.
Prerequisite:
ATE 101 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 202 Comprehensive Building Project II (0-8) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes the study of multi-storied concrete residential buildings on a suburban and a city site. Develops apartment and townhouse plans, minimum property standards, permitted zoning uses, orientation, parking and site amenities.
Prerequisite:
ATE 101 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 203 Construction Problems I (2-4) 4 hrs.
Develops construction strategies of a multi-storied steel commercial building. Covers stairs, elevators and toilet room layouts. Reviews fire resistive construction technologies: window walls, lighting, ceiling grids and partition systems.
Prerequisite:
ATE 104 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 204 Construction Problems II (2-4) 4 hrs.
Covers multi-storied reinforced concrete construction. Analysis of precast walls: their connections and textural finishes. Covers concrete beam, column, slab, drop panel and flat plate systems.
Prerequisite:
ATE 104 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 205 Architectural Computer Applications I (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces three-dimensional architectural computer graphic techniques and applications. Covers the transition from two-dimensional to three-dimensional drawings, creation and manipulation of wireframe and solid modeling techniques.
Prerequisite:
ATE 106 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 206 Architectural Computer Applications II (2-2) 3 hrs.
Provides in-depth exposure to advanced three-dimensional representations of architectural forms. A variety of post-processing programs introduces advanced three- dimensional representations to include modeling, shades and shadows, texture applications, walk-throughs, and photorealistic rendering. Special problems are investigated.
Prerequisite:
ATE 205 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ATE 207 Architectural Statics (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces architectural statics and covers concepts of force systems in equilibrium: parallel forces, perpendicular forces, analysis of concentrated and distributed loads in live and dead load applications resulting in tension and compression members and members subjected to combined forces.

ATE 208 Architectural Strength of Materials (3-0) 3 hrs.
Covers strength of materials in critical force systems using loading, shear, moment and deflection diagrams and analysis. Applies principles of design analysis to steel, concrete and wood construction materials in beam, column, foundation and beam configurations.
Prerequisite:
ATE 207 with a grade of "C" or better.

ATE 209 Principles of Building Construction (3-0) 3 hrs.
Emphasizes survey of building processes. Covers zoning and code requirements, legal description, surveys, foundations, masonry and frame walls, roofing, insulation, interior finishes, mechanical and electrical systems and cost estimating. Useful for those contemplating home design and construction.

ATE 210 Cost Estimating (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces development of preliminary estimates. Covers building plan take-offs and unit costs applied to residential and small scale construction projects.

ATE 211 Solar Energy Architecture (3-0) 3 hrs.
Covers history of solar energy, climatic data, energy conservation, heat loss and solar calculations. Includes passive design analysis, construction methods and building costs.

ATE 212 Architectural Rendering (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces media, methods and techniques for various types of architectural presentation graphics. Provides a hands-on approach to architectural design exploration, presentation and color composition.

ATE 213 Construction Management Process (3-0) 3 hrs.
Includes the study of contracts, preconstruction services, construction services, process liabilities, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, phasing and packaging of work and controlling the projects time and cost.

ATE 214 Architectural Models (1-4) 3 hrs.
Introduces variety of materials, methods and techniques for various types of architectural presentation models: site contour models, building enclosure models and interior space models. Covers scale, selection of landscape materials, colors and details.