ARCHITECTURE WEBQUEST
(mansion design using Google Sketchup)
Have you ever considered
architecture as a career? This webquest is designed to teach the basic concepts
of architecture by introducing you to the important math concepts necessary for
creating your own construction projects. You will learn about design, community
needs, function, and implementations architects must use when creating
buildings. You will also learn how to use Google's Sketchup application to
demonstrate your knowledge.
Week 1
First, you need to
understand the principles of perimeter and area before creating your project. Visit
these websites independently or as a class.
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Shape Surveyor--test your
skill! |
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Perimeter
Explorer (interactive) |
Area Explorer
(interactive) |
Next, download the Free
version of Google Sketchup. Work through the Self-Paced Tutorials, Parts 1-3
(found in Help>Self-Paced Tutorials), and watch the tutorials (Help>View
Tutorials) Videos 1-3 and 3D Warehouse. When the videos provide a pause in
the lesson (Tip:), apply the information you were shown in Sketchup so
that you understand the tool and keyboarding steps.
Week 2
Task 1:
Building a Simple House and Garden using Sketchup
Requirements
The house must be rectangular, not square, and the perimeter
of the house must be 100 feet (100')
The house must be 9' high from foundation to the roofline (where
the roof begins).
The roofline must be 7' high at its peak.
The house must have at least one window on each face, one front
door and one back door.
Each doorway must be a minimum of 3' wide and 7.5' high. You may
create double doors for an entrance or put windows on either side of the
doorway.
Appropriate exterior materials should be applied.
The house will have an enclosed garden in the backyard. The garden
wall material should be appropriate. It may be a "living wall" such
as a hedge.
The garden will have an area of 1200 feet (1200').
The garden will have a fountain in the center. The fountain must
be round and must not exceed 5' in height and 25' in area.
The garden will have a paved path that rambles throughout the
garden.
The garden will be landscaped with plants and trees, and the house
will have front and side yards. The front yard has a paved walk and also should
be landscaped. You may use 3D Warehouse for this requirement.
4 bonus points will
be given for additional decorative design that is attractive and functional.
You may also add models from 3D Warehouse for this requirement. You may add
sculptures, porches, sheds, garages, etc... as long as the house itself remains
the same perimeter is measurable.
Building a House
and Garden using Sketchup Rubric (pdf)
Week 3
Learn about Architecture
Activity: Architect
Studio published by Frank Lloyd Wright's Preservation
Trust
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Design
Studio--be an architect! |
Select a client. Presented with interesting descriptions of clients, students will
select one or more clients.
Determine location. Choices include desert, mountainside,
waterfront, rural hilltop, urban and forest.
Design the exterior. Students will learn about architectural
symbols, proportion, scale, types of drawings, house heights, exterior
materials, and roof styles.
Design the interior. Students will lay out the interior of their home and decorate with
furniture, lighting, wall and floor treatments.
Enjoy landscaping. A selection of landscaping designs is provided.
Save your design. You can then return to work on it later.
Check
out various home plan designs at Dream Home Source
Task 2:
**Choose 1 adult client
and 2 teenagers to share a home at Design Studio.
Standard Room Dimensions (pdf)
Architecture
Webquest Design Studio Form (pdf)
Download, print, and fill out the square footage for your client.
Client Room Dimensions Rubric Did
you meet your client's needs?
Task 3:
Use Google Sketchup to design a floor plan. Raise the walls. Cut
out doorways. Do not attach a roof or cut out windows (that will be on the next
task). Furnish the rooms appropriately using 3D Warehouse.
Client's House Design, Interior Rubric
(pdf)
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