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Courses in Architecture
ARC 111 Visual Design & Design
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(2+5) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(100+75+0) + (0+0+0)] = 175
Course Contents
This course is an introduction to the basic equipment, Media, Techniques and
principles of graphic communication. Fundamental skills are established in both
free hand and drafting techniques. The course includes, Studying the different
design elements: Point, Line, Direction, Shape, Size, Texture, Color and form.
The course investigates and explores processes involved in perception, Nature
of light, Movement, Color, Depth and distance cues. Design fundamentals are
reinforced where students can experiment and explore several ideas related to
Two and Three dimensional forms. The course involves case studies and
applications of design principles in architectural design.
References:
- Ching, Francis D. K., Architecture: Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. NY.
USA, 1979.
- VanDyke Scott, From Line to Design, American Planning Association, USA, 1985.
ARC 112 Architectural Drawing &
Representation Techniques
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(2+5) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(100+75+0) + (0+0+0)] = 175
Course Contents
This course aims at educating students the principles of architectural drawing.
Emphasis is placed upon developing the skills of imagination by using pen and
pencil. The course includes developing students' free hand skills as well as
mastering other drawing techniques using different drawing tools and equipment,
With emphasis on the importance of light and shadow in architectural
representation. The course includes developing students' abilities of deducting
elevations and sections from 3 dimensional drawings and vice versa. The course
aims also at educating students to draw efficiently and accurately, By developing
their representation and rendering skills, Through the study of the principles of
casting shades and shadows in architectural plans and elevation, In addition to
developing skills in interior and exterior perspective representation.
References:
- VanDyke Scott, From Line to Design, American Planning Association, USA, 1985.
ARC 113 Architectural Design (1)
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (0+7)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+60+25)] = 175
Course Contents
The design studio introduces students to the perception of architectural spaces
and develops abilities to design simple spaces and compositions, By considering
the functional activities and circulation on simple requirements. Exercises with
simple spatial requirements studying design considerations of spaces. Each
exercise focuses on certain design objectives, As part of the set of objectives
while addressing the basic design concerns of circulation, Orientation, Privacy,
Spatial compositions … etc. Examples of selected projects Would be: Private
residences, Vacation houses, Buildings for the children: Kinder-gartens, Activity
centers and libraries for children, Kiosks, Pavilions and simple service buildings
in public places, Simple structural buildings like parking sheds-bus terminals and
References:
- VanDyke Scott, From Line to Design, American Planning Association, USA, 1985.
- White, Edward T., Space Adjacency Analysis, Architectural Media Limited, Florida, USA,
1986.
ARC 121 Theory of Architecture (1)
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(4+0) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
Introduction to architecture: Definitions, Needs, Design goals, Design standards
and criteria potentials and constraints. Building objectives: Firmness, Commodity
and delight. Function: Anthropometric data, Analyzing buildings to
accommodation, Service and circulation spaces. Horizontal circulation: Corridors,
Lobbies and entrances. Vertical circulation: Ramps, Staircases, Lifts and
escalators. Primary elements: Point, Line, Plane, Volume. Properties of form:
Primary forms, Regular and irregular forms form transformation: Dimensional,
Additive, Subtractive by modifiers. Elements of space: Horizontal and vertical..
Space treatment: Light, Texture, Color. Space organization: Spatial relationships,
Spatial continuity. Principles of composition: Unity, Axis, Dominance, Symmetry,
Harmony, Rhythm and repetition, Hierarchy, Datum. Variety within unity material,
Color, Texture, Shape. Proportions: Golden section, The orders, The modular.
References:
- Neufert, Architect's Data, Grosby Lockwood Staples, London, 1970.
- Ching, Francis D. K., Architecture: Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. NY.
USA, 1979.
- Laseau Paul, Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, Reinhold Co. NY. USA, 1980.
ARC 131 History of Architecture (1)
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+0)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course aims to clear the relation between the architectural concept and the
philosophy of design in different ages and the effects of physical, Cultural,
Natural and constructional possibilities on the different architectural elements,
Through a comparative analytical study of art and architecture for different old
cultures: Ancient Egyptian, West asiatic and mesopotamia, Babylonian, Assyrian
and persian and the classical ages: Greek and roman and the early christian and
References:
- Banister Fletcher, A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method, , Latest Ed.
ARC 151 Building Construction
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(2+3) + (2+3)]
Marks:[(0+50+0) + (125+50+25)] = 250
Course Contents
The course aims to clear the main elements of the building, Building materials
and building systems (bearing walls, skeleton, shell construction and other new
structural systems) and to train the student to draw the constructional details
through the study of: Bearing wall buildings (bricks and stones), Architectural
symbols, Building methods, Bonds, Tools, Wall thickness, Openings. Lintels and
arches, Vaults and domes, Foundations, Damp proofing, Heat and sound
insulation, Expansion and settlement joints, Retaining walls, Erection
requirements, Concrete components, Structural elements, Stairs, Internal
sanitary installations, Internal and external finishes.
References:
- Ramsey, Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards, Wiley, Latest Ed.
- Mitchell, Building Construction, Batsford, Latest Ed.
- McKay's, Building Construction, Volume One, Longmans, Latest Ed.
ARC 161 Environmental Design & Control
1st Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (1+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (40+35+0)] = 75
Course Contents
An Introduction on the conception and importance of environmental control and
its influence on the design of buildings through studying: Thermal environment:
Solar radiation, Sun path diagram, Design of shading devices, Thermal
exchange between the building and the environment, Ventilation. Light
environment daylighting. The importance of daylighting, Sky conditions,
Components of daylighting, Factors affecting illuminance due to Daylighting
inside buildings, The influence of window design on the condition of indoor
illumination, Methods of analyzing daylighting, Quality of lighting and glare
References:
- Robins, C., Daylighting Design and Analysis, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1986.
avoidance.
- Guzowski, M., Daylighting Sustainable Design, McGraw Hill, Co., 2000.
- Brown, G. Z., Sun, Wind and Light, Architectural Design Strategies, John Wiley and Sons
Inc., 2000.
ARC 211 Architectural Engineering
2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course introduces students to basic components of buildings, Building
materials and types of finishes. Exercise areto train students to comprehend
architectural drawings and the notions used. The course includes load-bearing
constructions lintels vaults, Domes, thermal insulation, Water proofing,
Staircases in buildings (types - materials and design considerations, joints in
buildings and architectural treatments).
References:
- Ramsey, Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards, Wiley, Latest Ed.
- Mitchell, Building Construction, Batsford, Latest Ed.
- McKay's, Building Construction, Volume One, Longmans, Latest Ed.
ARC 212 Architectural Design (2)
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering. (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(0+8) + (0+8)]
Marks:[(0+80+0) + (200+80+40)] = 400
Course Contents
The course aims to develop architectural design capacities related to the design
of buildings, (featuring repetitive elements and other spatial ones) (school,
commercial center, tourist village, etc). While satisfying functional and structural
requirements. Developing architectural design capacities related to the design of
multi-function buildings (retail-commercial-residential complex) featuring multiple
circulation networks while satisfying functional and structural requirements.
References:
- Selected References, Manuals, Catalogues, Data Books, Latest Ed.
ARC 221 Theory of Architecture (2)
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering .(1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(4+0) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
The course introduces different types of design methods. It covers a wide range
of issues related to the formulation and analysis of architectural program and
brief. Synthesis of the design concept and methods of evaluating and developing
the concept. The course aims at enhancing the student's analytical abilities
while developing design concepts and selecting a suitable approach in solving
architectural problems. Finally, The course presents different techniques in
generating creative ideas in architectural design.
References:
- John Chris Hones, Design Methods, New York, 1992.
- Duerk, Donna P., Architectural Programming: Information Management in Design, VNR,
NY, 1993.
ARC 231 History of Architecture (2)
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+0)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100
Course Contents
An analytical study of the art and architecture of the early Islamic, Ayyubid and
abbasid periods with an emphasis on selected monuments of Egypt from the
tulunid, Fatimid, Mamluk and ottoman periods to illustrate the unity of
architectural expression in each period with its culture and environment -
Examples from religious and secular architecture are studied in lectures and field
trips -The course also surveys the architecture of west Europe: The
romanesque. Gothic and renaissance architecture.
References:
- توفيق أحمد عبد الجواد, تاريخ العمارة والفنون الاسلامية, مكتبة الانجلو المصرية. القاهرة, 1982.
- Hillenbrand Robert, Islamic Architecture, Edinburgh University Press, 1994.
ARC 241 Computer Applications (1)
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering. (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+25)] = 100
Course Contents
Introduction to computers as a tool for architects and its applications in 2D and
3D drawing. Topics for 2D include: The CAD interface, Command syntax,
Drafting theory, Selecting objects, Inserting objects, Correcting errors, Object
snap, Zooming. Measuring objects, Panning, Text, Layers, Editing objects,
Linetypes, Lineweights, Manipulating objects, Grips, Construction lines,
Crosshatching, Blocks, dimensioning, reference files, special objects and
plotting. Topics for3D include: Extrusions, viewing the model, world and user
Coordinate systems, Wireframe models, Modifying and editing wireframes, Model
space, Paper space, Scaling views, Perspective views, 3D surface modeling, 3D
faces, 3D Polygon meshes, Solid shapes, 3D solid models, Sectioning, Slicing,
Shading and rendering solid models.
References:
- Lloyd, Jshort, Using Special Edition Auto CAD, 1992.
- Selected Software, Drafting Packages, CAD Tools, Latest Ed.
ARC 251 Building Construction & Principles
of Working Drawings
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering. (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(2+4) + (2+4)]
Marks:[(0+60+0) + (150+60+30)] = 300
Course Contents
Study of details of: Construction, Finishes and maintenance. The course aims at
developing the skills in detailed drawings: Execution of buildings. Setting out
foundations, Excavation, Laying foundations. Super structure works. Joints,
(settlement, expansions…), Carpentry of doors and windows. Curtain walls.
Internal partitions, Timber construction of trusses, Lamella. Finishing materials
(internal and external), Plaster and painting works, Maintenance of buildings,
Repairs and improvement of performance. Approach to working drawings and
References:
- Keith Styles, Working Drawing Handbook, Oxford: Butterworth, Heinemann, 1995.
- Ramsey, Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards, Wiley, Latest Ed.
- Mitchell, Building Construction, Batsford, Latest Ed.
- McKay's, Building Construction, Volume One, Longmans, Latest Ed.
ARC 261 Acoustics & Artificial Lighting
2nd Year: Architecture Engineering. (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(2+0) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(35+15+0) + (0+0+0)] = 50
Course Contents
Artificial lighting: Visual perception and light, Basic artificial lighting sources, Light
and visual effects, Light revealing architecture, Designing for artificial lighting
quantity and quality, Integration with daylighting, Computer simulation programs
that aid artificial lighting design. Architectural acoustics: Definition of architectural
acoustics and its importance in buildings, Terminologies, Behaviour of sound
waves in enclosures, Sound absorption, Sound reflections, Sound isolation, The
concepts and objectives of acoustics design: The most important considerations
that have to be considered for designing auditoriums.
References:
- Egan, David M., Architectural Acoustics, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1972.
- Hopkinson, R. G. and Kay, J. D., The Lighting of Buildings, Faber and Faber Press,
London, 1972.
- Millet, Marietta S., Light Revealing Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1996.
- الخطيب أحمد, الصوتيات المعمارية - النظرية والتطبيق, مكتبة الأنجلو المصرية, 2003.
ARC 311 Architectural Design (3)
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Architecture (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(0+8) + (0+8)]
Marks:[(0+80+0) + (200+80+40)] = 400
Course Contents
Design studio is concerned with the development of skills in solving composite
problem to include different functions, Circulation and construction systems,
While paying attention to limitations of site and environment, Identifying a
principal objective in the design solution, Special emphasis on the study of
internal spaces. Also housing projects are a must as they introduce concepts of
outdoor and indoor spatial composition, Through the study of a basic dwelling
unit. In a specified urban site and the impact of social as well as economic factors
on design is introduced with emphasis on internal vehicle and pedestrian
References:
- Selected References, Manuals, Catalogues, Data Books, Latest Ed.
ARC 312 Architectural Design (4)
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Urban Planning & Design (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(0+6) + (0+6)]
Marks:[(0+50+0) + (150+50+50)] = 300
Course Contents
The course aims at developing the students abilities in designing residential
settlements with different levels and types, Urban or rural, In addition to their
services. Emphasis is put on housing projects with specific site potentials and
constraints. Design concepts should emphasize diversified free spatial forms
through the design of the basic residential unit, Circulation studies, Landscape
design.
References:
- Selected References, Manuals, Catalogues, Data Books, Latest Ed.
ARC 313 Spatial Composition & Aesthetics in
Architecture
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - ArchitectureHrs/Week: [(1+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(40+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75
Course Contents
The course highlights the impact of aesthetics on architectural form and
compositions through the study of theories and principles of artistic composition
and philosophical approaches. Creativity and visual perception of spatial
formations are analyzed to give students the vocabulary and experience needed
References:
- Venture Robert, Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, The Architectural Press Ltd.,
London, 1985.
- Baker, Geoffrey H., Design Strategies in Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989.
- Conway, H. and Roenisch, R., Understanding Architecture, Rowtledge, London, 1994.
ARC 314 Architectural Rendering
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - ArchitectureHrs/Week: [(1+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(40+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75
Course Contents
The course aims to train the student how to do presentation for the architectural
areas and spaces - internal and external. Study the new materials, Its properties
and how to represent it in 2D and 3D color, Texture and proposition. Training in
the class how to use color and materials with sketches. And how to make models
to create ability for architectural imagination.
References:
- Marilyn Farrow, IBD Interior Spaceces Chicago, USA, 1999.
ARC 315 Interior Design
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - ArchitectureHrs/Week: [(0+0) + (1+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (40+35+0)] = 75
Course Contents
A study of theories and principles of interior design, Internal and external spaces
hierarchy and interaction, Study of horizontal and vertical planes treatments and
finishes, The study of movement , Visual perception, Space time internally and
externally, The study of surfaces: Textures, Forms and visual illusions, Theories
of colors, Color schemes and its different effects, The effects of natural
andartificial lighting In spaces for different uses internally and externally,
International examples and concepts in interior design.
References:
- Pile, Hohn F., Interior Design, Abrams, 1989.
- Jonathan Poore, Interior Color by Design, Rock Falls Inc., 1994.
ARC 321 Theory of Architecture (3)
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Architecture (1st Term)Hrs/Week: [(4+0) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100
Course Contents
An introduction to theories and philosophy of the international styles of the 2Oth
and the modern movement: The organic theories of sullivan and wright, The
functional formalism of le corbusier. The functional technological theories of the
bauhaus and gropius, The structuralism of mies van der robe and the
expressionism of mendelson. Also an introduction to design principles, Concepts
and considerations in office building, Commercial buildings, Industrial plants, as
well as transportation building.
References:
- Hanrich Klotz, Century Architecture, New York: Rizzol, 1990.
Architecture Engineering
- Kropf, Karl, Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture, London: Academy
Ed., Pub., 1995.
- Chris Adel, Architecture and Identity, Response to Cultural and Technological Changes
New York: Rizzol. Pub, 1999.
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