Building Design & Construction Systems

85 Multiple-Choice questions and 3 Graphic Vignettes
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Division Statement

The application of knowledge and skills of building design and construction, including environmental, social, and economic issues, project and practice management.

Content Areas

PRINCIPLES
Incorporate the implications of human behavior, historic precedent, and design theory in the selection of systems, materials, and methods related to building design and construction.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Consider the principles of sustainable design including adaptive re-use, thermal and moisture protection, and hazardous material mitigation.

CODES & REGULATIONS
Incorporate building and specialty codes, zoning, and other regulatory requirements in building design and construction systems.

MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGY
Analyze the implication of design decisions in the selection of systems, materials, and methods incorporated in building design and construction.

Masonry
Identify the properties and characteristics of masonry structural and finish materials

Metals
Identify the properties and characteristics of structural and miscellaneous metals.

Wood
Identify the properties and characteristics of wood structures, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, and millwork assemblies.

Concrete
Identify the properties and characteristics of concrete structures and finishes.

Other
Identify the properties and characteristics of miscellaneous systems, assemblies, membranes, cladding, coatings, and finish materials (e.g., plastics, composites, glass, tensile, pneumatic, EIFS, etc.)

Specialties
Analyze and select accessories, equipment, and fittings.

PROJECT & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Assess the implication of construction sequencing, scheduling, cost, and risk management in the selection of systems, materials, and methods.

Vignettes

ACCESSIBILITY/RAMP
Design a ramp and stairway connecting two levels that complies with accessibility and code requirements.

STAIR DESIGN
Design a stairway connecting multiple levels that complies with accessibility and code requirements.

ROOF PLAN
Design a sloped-roof plan for the removal of rainwater and locate accessories and equipment.