^ LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook
< LEED introductory informational video
from the USGBC website.
| ARCH 5301-007 Special Problems in Architecture Resilience, Sustainability, and LEED Exam Prep 2020 Spring Semester ARCH 5301-007 Architecture Room 601 M 6:00 pm-8:50 pm Associate Professor Robert D. Perl, AIA, LEED AP |
| Texas Tech University College of Architecture Robert D. Perl 5301 | updated 05/10/2020 |
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Catalog Description
5301. Special Problems in Architecture (3). Prerequisite: College approval. Individual study projects in architecture of special interest to students. May be repeated for credit. |
TTU Catalog Course Descriptions |
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^ LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook < LEED introductory informational video from the USGBC website. |
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Course Description This section positions resilience, sustainability, and LEED within the context of architecture design, design methods, and professional practice. It will consider multiple motivations for resilience and sustainability from various stakeholders including the views of owners, users, community members, and designers. As a means of understanding resilience and sustainability more comprehensively, the course alternates between preparation for immediately passing the LEED Green Associate Examination and speculation on longer term issues of resilience and sustainability in future architectural practice. The class will investigate several significant issues in resilience and sustainability and consider technological responses and their consequences by means of readings, seminar-style discussions, and weekly reports. Most weeks of the semester will have a similar sequence of activities. Before class, students will study an assigned reading and identify several of the author's important points. During class, students will discuss the author's perceived intentions first, and then explore implications of those topics with more speculative discussions. After class, each student will continue to think about those topics and their personal interpretation via writing and graphics. Class periods will utilize multiple active-learning modes. A Seminar format will be used regularly to discuss the required readings and demonstrate rigorous critical thinking. A Lecture will be given occasionally when students listen and construct personal understanding. Practice Examinations will be taken periodically with review of answers. Questions are always welcome. One-on-one interaction during office hours or by appointment is encouraged. |
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NAAB Student Performance Criteria (2014) |
NAAB 2014 Conditions NAAB 2014 Conditions for Accreditation (pdf) Pages 15-18. Foxit Reader download Adobe Reader download |
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NAAB Criteria secondary topics (2014) A.1 Professional Communication Skills A.4 Architectural Design Skills A.6 Use of Precedents A.8 Cultural Diversity and Social Equity B.1 Pre-Design B.3 Codes and Regulations B.7 Building Envelope Systems and Assemblies B.8 Building Materials and Assemblies B.9 Building Service Systems B.10 Financial Considerations C.2 Integrated Evaluations and Decision-Making Design Process C.3 Integrative Design D.1 Stakeholder Roles in Architecture |
2014
NAAB lists 8 Criteria in Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation, 10 Criteria in Realm B: Building Practices, Technical Skills, and Knowledge, 3 Criteria in Realm C: Integrated Architectural Solutions, and 5 Criteria in Realm D: Professional Practice. |
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Learning Objectives ▪ Increase understanding of the role of design in "future design practice" and "knowledge of the discipline for the benefit of society" ▪ Increase understanding of the role of resilience in architecture ▪ Increase understanding of the role of sustainability in architecture ▪ Increase understanding of the role of design methods in architecture ▪ Increase understanding of evidence-based design ▪ Increase abilities to communicate process and product ▪ Prepare students to immediately pass the LEED Green Associate Exam ▪ Prepare students for long term future developments in sustainability |
College of Architecture Mission Statement |
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Course Requirements Most weeks will follow a Read > Discuss > Write sequence. Before class, after completing the readings, each student will select three of the author's important points, write one sentence about each of these points, and bring the sentences to class. During class, we will discuss the readings and refer to these points. After class, each student will submit their sentences and a 300-word elaboration on one of the author's important points. |
The Classxx webpage will list the required reading and specify details of "the author's important points" and the "300-word elaboration on one of the author's important points". |
| This is a graduate course. Graduate academic quality is expected. |
Graduate
academic quality applies to
class participation and work submitted for
grading. Graduate academic quality is expected of your attitude towards learning also. Graduate education is about getting the MOST education for your investment of time and money. |
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Students are expected to fully
participate in
each class. The assigned readings must be completed before the
start of class, and each student must be prepared to engage in
meaningful discussion about the readings. During class, electronic and paper-based reading, writing, note taking, and reference materials are permitted and encouraged to the extent they assist learning. Most class sessions will utilize a seminar format. Be prepared to be called upon. Thoughtful participation will increase everyone's learning. |
"A seminar... has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is requested to participate. This is often accomplished through an ongoing Socratic dialogue with a seminar leader or instructor... It is essentially a place where assigned readings are discussed, questions can be raised and debates can be conducted." |
| A portion of most class sessions will utilize a critique format. Be prepared to be called upon. Thoughtful participation will increase everyone's learning. |
"Critique is a method of disciplined,
systematic study of a written or oral discourse. Although critique is
commonly understood as fault finding
and negative judgment,
it can also involve merit recognition,
and in the philosophical tradition it also means a methodical
practice of doubt.
The contemporary sense of critique has been largely influenced by the
Enlightenment critique
of prejudice
and authority,
which championed the emancipation and autonomy from religious and
political authorities. ... critique is never personalized nor ad hominem, but is instead the analyses of the structure of the thought in the content of the item critiqued." |
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Evidence of learning in the form of student generated
"author's important points" and "elaboration",
typically submitted weekly, will be 90% of the
semester grade. Each week will be weighted equally at ~6%. Participation in classroom discussions will be 10% of the semester grade. Work will be graded A:90-100, B:80-89, C:70-79, D:60-69, F:50-59, or Missing:0. At the discretion of the instructor some work may be graded Pass:100, Fail:50, or Missing:0. All weekly work must be completed and emailed to the instructor on or before the indicated times and dates. Late work will be penalized 10 points per day. |
| "A grade of C or better is required for all courses included in the architecture degree plan. In the college, a C is equivalent to a grade of 70-79." |
| "The College of Architecture reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for a grade is the property of the college and remains so until it is returned to the student." |
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Every class is important. If absence is unavoidable, ask reliable
classmates for class content, lecture and discussion notes, etc. Credit for late work will be considered only with advanced official notification and/or medical or authorized leave documentation. |
| "[More than 10% of class meetings] absences are considered excessive and constitute cause for having the student drop the class or receive a grade of 'F', or 'I' when appropriate." | College of Architecture Attendance Policy |
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INSTITUTIONALLY REQUIRED INFORMATION RELIGIOUS HOLY DAY STATEMENT: "Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code 11.20. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. A student who is excused under section 2 may not be penalized for the absence; however, the instructor may respond appropriately if the student fails to complete the assignment satisfactorily. |
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INSTITUTIONALLY REQUIRED INFORMATION ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT: Academic integrity is taking responsibility for one's own class and/or course work, being individually accountable, and demonstrating intellectual honesty and ethical behavior. Academic integrity is a personal choice to abide by the standards of intellectual honesty and responsibility. Because education is a shared effort to achieve learning through the exchange of ideas, students, faculty, and staff have the collective responsibility to build mutual trust and respect. Ethical behavior and independent thought are essential for the highest level of academic achievement, which then must be measured. Academic achievement includes scholarship, teaching, and learning, all of which are shared endeavors. Grades are a device used to quantify the successful accumulation of knowledge through learning. Adhering to the standards of academic integrity ensures grades are earned honestly. Academic integrity is the foundation upon which students, faculty, and staff build their educational and professional careers. [Texas Tech University ("University") Quality Enhancement Plan, Academic Integrity Task Force, 2010] |
| "Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act." |
Academic Integrity |
| Giving aid or receiving aid are both violations of academic integrity. |
| All assignments submitted for grading shall be the exclusive work of the individual student unless collaboration is explicitly called for by an assignment. | This semester, no collaborative assignments are planned for this course. |
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INSTITUTIONALLY SUGGESTED INFORMATION CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM STATEMENT: Texas Tech University is a community of faculty, students, and staff that enjoys an expectation of cooperation, professionalism, and civility during the conduct of all forms of university business, including the conduct of student-student and student-faculty interactions in and out of the classroom. Further, the classroom is a setting in which an exchange of ideas and creative thinking should be encouraged and where intellectual growth and development are fostered. Students who disrupt this classroom mission by rude, sarcastic, threatening, abusive or obscene language and/or behavior will be subject to appropriate sanctions according to university policy. Likewise, faculty members are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions with all constituents of the university. (www.depts.ttu.edu/ethics/matadorchallenge/ethicalprinciples.php). |
Statement of Ethical Principles: · Mutual Respect · Cooperation and Communication · Creativity and Innovation · Community Service and Leadership · Pursuit of Excellence · Public Accountability · Diversity |
| "These guiding rules and regulations are present to foster a sense of community and respect among all members of the university community." | TTU Code of Student Conduct |
| Schedule |
| Before Class | During Class | After Class | |
| Jan 20 |
Martin Luther King Day |
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| Read: Ching | Jan 27 |
Class01:
Green Building, First Principles,
Codes, Standards, Guidelines |
Page01 |
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Read: Handbook,
Lechner I |
Feb 3 |
Class02: LEED, Form Givers |
Page02 |
| Read: Lechner II | Feb 10 |
Class03: Sustainable Design, Heat Transfer |
Page03 |
| Read: Core I | Feb 17 |
Class04: Green Building, Sustainable Thinking |
Page04 |
| Read: Core II | Feb 24 |
Class05: Processes, Concepts, Strategies: Location and Transportation, Sites, Water |
Page05 |
| Read: Core III | Mar 2 |
Class06: Energy and
Atmosphere, Materials and Resources,
Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and
Regional Priority |
Page06 |
| Read: Lechner III | Mar 9 |
Class07: Thermal Comfort, Climate Analysis |
Page07 |
| Mar 16 | Spring Break | ||
| Read: Lechner IV | Mar 23 |
Class08: Climates, Strategies and Tactics |
Page08 |
| Read: Guide I | Mar 30 |
Class09: LEED, Test,
Concepts |
Page09 |
| Read: Guide II | Apr 6 |
Class10: LEED System,
Location and Transportation,
Sustainable Sites |
Page10 |
| Apr 13 | No Classes | ||
| Read: Guide III | Apr 20 | Class11: Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources |
Page11 |
| Read: Guide IV | Apr 27 | Class12: Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Regional Priority |
Page12 |
| Read: Lechner V | May 4 | Class13: Cooling, Review | Page13 |
| May 11 | Final | Final: 10 pm |
| Revised Schedule |
| Before Class | During Class | After Class | |
| Mar 16 | Spring Break | ||
| Mar 23 | Expended Spring Break | ||
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Read:
Lechner IV Read: Guide I |
Mar 30 |
Class08: Climates, Strategies and Tactics Class09: LEED, Test, Concepts |
Page09 |
| Read: Guide II | Apr 6 |
Class10: LEED System,
Location and Transportation,
Sustainable Sites |
Page10 |
| Apr 13 | No Classes | ||
| Read: Guide III | Apr 20 | Class11: Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources |
Page11 |
| Read: Guide IV | Apr 27 | Class12: Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Regional Priority |
Page12 |
| Read: Lechner V | May 4 | Class13: Cooling, Review | Page13 |
| May 11 | Final | Final: 10 pm |
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Declaration of Commitment to Learning
I declare my commitment to learn at the ____ level in ARCH 5301 2020 Spring Semester. I understand this requires a corresponding investment of consistent efforts to: ▪ motivate myself to learn, ▪ focus on learning during all class hours, ▪ concentrate on processes as well as products, ▪ read, reread, and study thoroughly all course materials, ▪ participate meaningfully in discussions and critiques, ▪ work effectively on writing, editing, and rewriting, and ▪ approach architecture education with an open mind. ___________________________________________________ signature date |
TTU Catalog Academic Regulations "The grades used, including plus and minus, with their interpretations, are A, excellent; B, good; C, average; D, inferior...; F, failure; P, passing; PR, in progress; I, incomplete; W, withdrawal..." |
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INSTITUTIONALLY REQUIRED INFORMATION ADA STATEMENT: Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor's office hours. Please note: instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, please contact Student Disability Services in West Hall or call 806-742-2405. |
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INSTITUTIONALLY SUGGESTED INFORMATION DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATEMENT: Texas Tech University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from gender and/or sex discrimination of any kind. Sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, and other Title IX violations are not tolerated by the University. Report any incidents to the Office for Student Rights & Resolution, 806-742-SAFE (7233) or file a report online at titleix.ttu.edu/students. Faculty and staff members at TTU are committed to connecting you to resources on campus. Some of these available resources are: TTU Student Counseling Center, 806-742-3674, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/ (Provides confidential support on campus.) TTU 24-hour Crisis Helpline, 806-742-5555, (Assists students who are experiencing a mental health or interpersonal violence crisis. If you call the helpline, you will speak with a mental health counselor.) Voice of Hope Lubbock Rape Crisis Center, 806-763-7273, voiceofhopelubbock.org (24-hour hotline that provides support for survivors of sexual violence.) The Risk, Intervention, Safety and Education (RISE) Office, 806-742-2110, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/ (Provides a range of resources and support options focused on prevention education and student wellness.) Texas Tech Police Department, 806-742-3931, http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ttpd/ (To report criminal activity that occurs on or near Texas Tech campus.) |
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INSTITUTIONALLY SUGGESTED INFORMATION LGBTQIA SUPPORT STATEMENT: Faculty and staff members at TTU are committed to connecting you to resources on campus. Some of these available resources pertaining to sexual orientation and/or gender identity are: Office of LGBTQIA, Student Union Building Room 201, www.lgbtqia.ttu.edu, 806.742.5433 Within the Center for Campus Life, the Office serves the Texas Tech community through facilitation and leadership of programming and advocacy efforts. This work is aimed at strengthening the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community and sustaining an inclusive campus that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. |
| Texas Tech University College of Architecture Robert D. Perl 5301 | copyright © 2020 |
| "All materials on this course website are for the exclusive use of students enrolled in ARCH 5301 during 2020 Spring Semester and are protected by copyright of their respective authors." |
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Professor Robert D. Perl, AIA, LEED AP AH 1002D Office Hours: T R 2:00-3:30 pm or by appointment (806) 834-6624 robert.perl@ttu.edu |