Work list:
- Select a team, brainstorm a company name.
- Read and understand the Design Brief.
- Read and understand the DPPW.
- Make a team folder in the Stuff folder.
copy (save as) the DPPW on the desktop and place in your
folder. fill out the top area and step 1- Problem.
- Start your Research- step
2. This involves understanding an occupation associated with
Achitecture (construction workers, engineers, etc.)
- Step 3- Solutions- Each team will draw 3
thumbnail sketches, these should include a layout shaped like
a rectangle, one shaped like a "U", and one in the shape
of an "L". Record
the "pros and cons" your company has for each shape in your DPPW.
Pass in your thumbnails.
- Include these good design parts in your step
4- Best Solution drawing. Use graph paper and draw an
accurate scale drawing. Be
neat, you will use the computer software to recreate this
drawing. Meet with your "client" to explain your
design. Pass in your rough sketch.
- Build your Prototype- step 5. Make
sure it conforms to the activity specs.
You will use 3D Home Designer software, save the files to your stuff
folder.
- Once your prototype is drawn, meet with the
client once more for further changes. Fill out step 6- Testing & Modifications, list any
changes you made to your best solution.
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When satisfied with your design,
add furniture to the rooms. Print out 1 copy of the floor plan, one
room with furniture( walk through), and an aerial view.
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Lastly, record any
changes you would make for the better, or figure out why your design did not work. List these
in step 8- Re-Design.
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Use foam board to "build" your
design.
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skip step 7-
communicate. Take the end of activity Quiz. You may use
your "Inspiration" outline for help in answering the questions.
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Research
Start your Research- step 2. This
involves occupations associated with the construction/ Architecture
Industries. Choose a job, research the following link: Occupational
Outlook Handbook
Research the
info to create an "Inspiration" web outline. Remember ,each
team must research a different job, pick an occupation early, tell Mr. G.
Include info on
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nature of work,
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employment info,
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training,
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job outlook and
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earnings.
This can be
used during your end of activity Architecture quiz. Print and pass in
your "Research".
The "Inspiration" program
is found in Start/ Programs/ Inspiration k-12. Be sure to save in
your stuff folder.
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