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K–12 Standards

Architecture Technology (Grades 9-12)

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Architecture Technology

  • I

    Architecture TechnologyARCH

    1. a

      Identify significant historical events and trends that have impacted architecture.ARCH.01

      1. 1

        Discuss current trends in commercial and residential architectureARCH.01.01

      2. 2

        Research and differentiate between design periods that shaped todays structures.ARCH.01.02

    2. b

      Demonstrate an understanding of socio-cultural and environmental impacts on architectural design.ARCH.02

      1. 1

        Identify how location, resources and materials influence design.ARCH.02.01

      2. 2

        Differentiate between human wants and needs.ARCH.02.02

      3. 3

        Apply "Green" building practices to project design.ARCH.02.03

      4. 4

        Apply culture, community and diversity needs to project designARCH.02.04

    3. c

      Demonstrate an understanding of regulations in architectural design.ARCH.03

      1. 1

        Research and identify regulations and codes that are needed to establish a legal and safe design.ARCH.03.01

      2. 2

        Evaluate a site that takes into consideration local, state and national restrictions, zoning and codes.ARCH.03.02

      3. 3

        Differentiate between residential and commercial building codes/standards.ARCH.03.03

      4. 4

        Develop an understanding of the American Disability Act.ARCH.03.04

    4. d

      Apply principles of physics in selecting and working with materials and load applicationsARCH.04

      1. 1

        Explain various forces that bear on, and within, structures.ARCH.04.01

      2. 2

        Analyze architectural physics of soil mechanics, foundation design, and engineering material as they relate to structural design.ARCH.04.02

      3. 3

        Demonstrate an understanding of static and dynamic loads as they relate to a structure.ARCH.04.03

      4. 4

        Develop and communicate an assigned building design.ARCH.04.04

    5. e

      Research, plan and design functional structure.ARCH.05

      1. 1

        Apply prior knowledge to discuss daily needs and influences identified in their environment.ARCH.05.01

      2. 2

        Produce preliminary designs, final sketches and presentation drawings.ARCH.05.02

      3. 3

        Utilize commercial and residential suggestions and specifications to create functional floor plans.ARCH.05.03

      4. 4

        Utilize an architectural drawing to estimate the cost and the materials necessary for a project.ARCH.05.04

    6. f

      Develop technical drawings drafted by hand and computer aided drafting and design (CADD).ARCH.06

      1. 1

        Identify, research, develop and explain architectural and construction plans, drawings, diagrams and specifications.ARCH.06.01

      2. 2

        Draw and sketch by hand to communicate ideas effectively.ARCH.06.02

      3. 3

        Utilize CADD software to produce technical drawings and architectural proposals.ARCH.06.03

    7. g

      Employ appropriate media to communicate concepts and design.ARCH.07

      1. 1

        Convey information using multi-dimensional drawings.ARCH.07.01

      2. 2

        Create effective working drawings, and presentation drawing.ARCH.07.02

      3. 3

        Employ basic model building techniques.ARCH.07.03

    8. h

      Maintain a portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience in architecture.ARCH.08

      1. 1

        Research and Collect data that relates to architectural drafting and designARCH.08.01

      2. 2

        Select and organize appropriate examples that demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience.ARCH.08.02

      3. 3

        Prepare and conduct effective oral presentation.ARCH.08.03

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Connecticut Career and Technical Education

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