PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - MATERIALS & SPECIFICATIONS

				ID 3783 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I 

			   INTERIOR MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS 
		    UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE 

SEMESTER		Spring 1996

CLASS ROOM 		Gould Hall 310

CLASS TIME		Tuesday & Thursday  1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

INSTRUCTOR		Hermann Gruenwald, Ph.D., AIA  Registered Interior Designer & Architect
			Visiting Associate Professor, Director Research & Development COA

PHONE			(405) 325-0142 		 Fax (405) 325-7558			

OFFICE			Gould Hall, 214 A  	      

OFFICE HOURS		Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:20 - 12:20 or by appointment

E-MAIL ADDRESS	HGRUENWALD@uoknor.edu

HOME PAGE		http://www.ou.edu/class/hgruenwald  	      

PREREQUISITE		ID 3724 Interior Design II, or approved equivalent
			ID 3773 Furniture Design, or approved equivalent

COURSE		Study of the basic characteristics and installations of finishes used in the  DESCRIPTION		design of interiors, building codes, fire safety, and regulations for 					accessibility. Emphasis on writing specifications for FF&E for non-					loadbearing construction.

LEARNING 		Students should gain an understanding of interior material specifications,
OBJECTIVE	 	codes and regulations. To familiarize the students, with the terminology, 				properties, limitations, specification, legal issues, and design guidelines as 				they apply to interior materials and professional practice.    

ACTIVITIES		Lectures, discussions, drawing, reading, writing, calculations, photography
			hands-on experience, primary and secondary research, field trips. 

TEXT			Lecture Notes - Interior Materials and Specifications, by Dr. Gruenwald
			Reznikoff, S.C.  (1989) . Specifications for Commercial Interiors. Whitney.

REFERENCES		Building Construction Illustrated, 2nd edition, Francis D. K. Ching	
			Backstage Handbook, 1994 Paul Carter, Broadway Press
			Uniform Building Code, 1994 International Conference of Building Officials 
			Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 1994 Christine Piotrowski 
LECTURE NOTES	The overheads used in class will be made available to the 						students by the end of each week on Thursday (after 5:00 PM) at 
			KING KOPY 108 East Lindsey, Norman (321-0202.
 		
ASSIGNMENTS		All assignments are due at the beginning of class.
			No late assignments will be accepted.

HOMEWORK		Homework will be assigned in class. It will be collected and graded.
			All assignments are due at the beginning of class.
			No late assignments will be accepted and will not qualify for resubmittal.
			Homework can be resubmitted once to achieve a higher grade.

PHOTO JOURNAL	Submit a minimum of 30 slides (in 8 1/2" x 11" transparent slide pockets 
			20 per sheet, with titles)  which summarize the course. The slides may depict 				issues related to interior materials and systems, specification technology,
			liabilities, regulations and professional practice.
			This may  include: raw materials, manufacturing processes, formulas, terms, 				details, various finishes and treatments, completed projects, historical 					events, components and systems, sustainability issues, environmental 					impact, proper/improper use of materials, title slides, summary slides, project
			information/drawings, forms, self portray of author, etc.
			Number and name the slides and place them in sequence to best tell your 				story.	A picture is worth a thousand words, and the slides should be self 				explanatory, however you are allowed to submit the slides in a binder with 				an contents sheet, which identifies the slide and gives a one sentence to 				one paragraph explanation:
			1.	German Pavilion
				International Exposition, Barcelona, Spain (1929)
				Designer: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
				Marble walls replace the cubic room as unit of design  
			You also have the option to submit the "Photo Journal" in form of digital
			images arranged in a narrated video tape, homepage, or multimedia 					computer module.  
			You have to present and submit your "Photo Journal" on the due date.
  			This is an individual assignment not a group project. 
			Due Date			Thursday May 2, 1996

PROJECT		Each individual student should select a actual or theoretical commercial 				interior project of his or her choice, (between 1,000 and 15,000 sq. ft in 				size, examples: office, restaurant, healthcare facility, funeral home, retail,
			animal shelter, dormitory, school, airport, correctional facility, commercial 				kitchen, hotel, casino, theater), for which the student develops the following:
 			Content of Project:
			Project Proposal
			Cover Letter, Project Information, Phase Descriptions, Vitae 
			Floor Plan
			Furniture Plan
			Reflected Ceiling Plan
			Lighting/Electrical Plan
			Mechanical/Plumbing Plan
			Fire Safety Plan
			Working Drawings
			Elevations, Sections, Details as required
			Perspectives
			Key Plan
			Finish Schedule
			Walls, Floor, Base, Ceiling
			Equipment Schedule
			Cost Estimation
			Door & Hardware, Windows, Floor, Wall, Ceiling, Furniture
			Lighting, Electrical, Mechanical, Specialty
			Specifications
			Item, Key, Manufacturer, Product #, Color, Description, Samples 					Master Specs for division selected by student 
			Format:	hard copies to be submitted in an 8 1/2"x11" Binder
			spreadsheets, text, CAD drawings and digital images
			to be submitted as hardcopy and on diskette. 
			Scale: 	1/16" = 1'-0" or as appropriate
			This is an individual assignment and each student will submit his or her
			individualized project.
			Teamwork, and the formation of study groups is highly encouraged, in
			particular in the information/material gathering and sharing process. 

			Project Teams Selection due	January 23, 1996	
			Submit a list of all team members (4 members maximum)
			and potential projects of interest to each individual member. 
			Project Selection due		January 30, 1996	
			Submit a floor plan of the proposed project 
			1/16" = 1'-0" on 8 1/2" x 11" paper 
			Project Proposal			February 8, 1996	
			Cover Letter, Project Information, Phase Descriptions, Vitae 
			Preliminary Design		February 13, 1996
			Submit a preliminary design including floor plan and sketches
			1/16" = 1'-0" on 8 1/2" x 11" paper 
			Final Design 			March 5, 1996
			Floor Plan, Furniture Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Lighting/Electrical Plan
			Mechanical/Plumbing Plan, Fire Safety Plan
			1/16" = 1'-0" on 8 1/2" x 11" paper 
			Construction Documents		April 2, 1996
			Working Drawings,	Elevations, Sections, Details as required
			Perspectives, Key Plan, Finish Schedules.
			1/16" = 1'-0" on 8 1/2" x 11" paper 
			Cost Estimate			April 11, 1996
			Preliminary cost estimates to be submitted
			Specifications			April 16, 1996
			Preliminary specification to be submitted
			Completed Project due		April 30, 1996
			The final project is due at the beginning of the class and will be presented in 				class by the student.

REVIEW		Thursday 				May 2, 1996		
			Is blocked out as review day, the instructor will be available during class 				time to review the material of the entire course.  

EXAMINATION		Examination will occur as scheduled (occasional rescheduling possible)
			All work has to be shown on the exam paper (formulas, steps, units, etc.)
			You will have the entire class period for the exam.
			Exam 1		February 6, 1996 	(Tuesday)
			Exam 2		February 29, 1996 	(Thursday)
			Exam 3		April 4, 1996 		(Thursday)
			Final Exam 		May 10, 1996 (Friday) 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM GH 310
			The Final Exam is a comprehensive exam and will cover the entire semester.
			No make-up exams will be given.
			Students are allowed to bring to the exams an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper 				with formulas and notes, on front and back of the paper. This sheet has to 				be turned in with the exam (include name), however the sheet will not be 				graded. Students are also allowed to bring calculators of their choice 					(including programmable calculators), and a back-up calculator - No sharing.
			Students who have an A average on 2 Exams may apply this average to the 				final exam, and be excused from taking the final exam.
			
EVALUATION:		Homework Assignments		          			100 points
			Photo Journal				    		100 points
			Project					    		300 points
			Exams (2 out of 3, drop lowest score)         			300 points
			Final Exam						200 points
			TOTAL 				   		            1,000 points	 
	
GRADING:		A grade of ZERO (0) is given for exam absences (no make-up exams).
			A grade of ZERO (0) is given for work  not in on due date (no late work).
			SCALE (Percent)
			A = 100 - 90		Exceptional grasp and insight
			B =   89 - 80		Substantial grasp, significant insight
			C =   79 - 70		Essential grasp, partial insight
			D =   69 - 60		Minimal grasp, weak insight
			F =   59 -   0 		Inadequate grasp or insight
			I  =   Incomplete will be given only for extraordinary reasons
			W = Withdrawal only as per timetable, upon written request by student

ACADEMIC		All work must be your own, alleged misconduct (see Student Code)  MISCONDUCT:		will be prosecuted.

ABSENCE:		Absentee must obtain content and assignments from other students.
			Attendance and class participation will be considered in borderline cases.
			Excessive absence may reduce grade. For additional clarification contact 				instructor. 

DISABILITY:		Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her 				from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as 				soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure 				full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.

TIMETABLE	
			1 T	01.16.96		Introduction to Course
			2 TH	01.18.96		Introduction to Materials & Specifications
							Woring with Trade Sources
			3 T	01.23.96 	Design Proposal/Contract
							Professional and Product Liability
							Project Team Selection
			4 TH	01.25.96		Building Codes, Regulations and Standards
			5 T	01.30.96		Fire Hazards/Performance Testing
							Project Selection
			6 TH	02.01.96		Material Primer
			7 T	02.06.96		Exam 1
							Exterior Walls/Construction 
			8 TH	02.08.96		Interior Walls/Construction
							Project Proposal
			9 T	02.13.96		Interior Wall Finishes
							Project Preliminary Design due
			10 TH	02.15.96		Paneling 
			11 T	02.20.96		Window Systems
			12 TH	02.22.96		Rugs and Carpets
			13 T 	02.27.96		Resilient and Hard Surface Flooring
			14 TH	02.29.96		Exam 2
							Furniture
			15 T	03.05.96		Furniture
							Project Final Design due
			16 TH	03.07.96		Commercial Furniture
			17 T	03.12.96		Spring Break 
			18 TH	03.14.96		Spring Break
			19 T	03.19.96		Specifications for Barrier-Free Interiors
			20 TH	03.21.96		Specifications for Barrier-Free Interiors
			21 T	03.26.96		Life Cycle Costing
			22 TH	03.28.96		Construction Documents
			23 T	04.02.96		Contract Documents
						Project Construction Documents due
			24 TH	04.04.96		Exam 3
							Specifications
			25 T	04.09.96		Specification Format
			26 TH	04.11.96		Specification Format
							Project Cost Estimates due
			27 T	04.16.96		Equipment Specs, HVAC, Lighting
							Project Specifications due
			28 TH	04.18.96		Specialty Items, Elevators etc.
			29 T	04.23.96		Material Evaluation
			30 TH	04.25.96		Design Data Management
			31 T	04.30.96		Project Presentations
							Completed Project due
			32 TH	05.02.96		Review
							Photo Journal Presentations
							Photo Journal due
			33 F	05.10.96		Comprehensive
							Final Exam 1:30-3:30 PM