Project Planning & Design

Project Planning & Design (PPD)

This course covers everything you need to prepare for the PPD division of the ARE 5.0, including building systems, materials, site design, and schematic planning. With in-depth video instruction and practice questions, you’ll build the skills to develop design concepts that respond to both programmatic needs and technical constraints.

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Course curriculum

1. Programmatic Design Strategies
1. Building Typology - Introduction
2. Building Shape
3. Building Scale
4. Resilience Strategies
5. Waste & Recycled Content
6. Building Typology - Summary
7. Building Typology - Sample Question 1
1. Building Configuration - Introduction
2. Orientation
3. Arrangement
4. Fire Separation
5. Building Configuration - Summary
6. Building Configuration - Sample Question 1
1. Outdoor Environmental Design - Introduction
2. Accessibility
3. Security
4. Lighting
5. Outdoor Environmental Design - Summary
6. Outdoor Environmental Design - Sample Question 1
1. Structural Systems
1. Structural Principles - Introduction
2. Structural Loads & Forces
3. Column & Beam Dynamics
4. Span Types & Methods
5. Lateral Stability
6. Load Tracing
7. Structural Principles - Summary
8. Structural Principles - Sample Question 1
1. Foundation Systems - Introduction
2. Shallow Foundations
3. Shallow Foundation Types
4. Sloping Foundations
5. Piles & Caissons
6. Foundation Systems - Summary
7. Foundation Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Floor Systems - Introduction
2. Diaphragms
3. Concrete Slabs
4. Steel Deck
5. Steel Joists & Girders
6. Wood Joists
7. Floor Systems - Summary
8. Floor Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Vertical Structure - Introduction
2. Structural Frames & Bearing Walls
3. Steel Framing Members
4. Concrete Columns
5. Concrete Walls
6. Masonry Walls
7. Wood Columns & Heavy Timber
8. Vertical Structure - Summary
9. Vertical Structure - Sample Question 1
1. Roof Systems - Introduction
2. Roof Types
3. Reinforced Concrete Roof Slabs
4. Steel Framed Roofs & Trusses
5. Roof Systems - Summary
6. Roof Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Building Systems
1. Principles of Building Systems - Introduction
2. Indoor Air Quality
3. Building Thermal Control
4. Building Pressurization
5. Insulation & Vapor Concepts
6. Principles of Building Systems - Summary
7. Principles of Building Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Mechanical Systems - Introduction
2. Thermal Zones & Control
3. Heating Systems
4. Cooling Systems
5. Air Conditioning
6. Mechanical Systems - Summary
7. Mechanical Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Electrical Systems - Introduction
2. Electrical Service
3. Electrical Distribution
4. Emergency/Standby Power Equipment
5. Energy Codes
6. Electrical Systems - Summary
7. Electrical Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Plumbing Systems - Introduction
2. Water Sources
3. Recycling & Graywater
4. Plumbing Fixture Counts
5. Plumbing Systems - Summary
6. Plumbing Systems - Sample Question 1
1. Envelope, Materials, Environmental Control
1. Building Components & Interior Layout - Introduction
2. Active & Passive Systems
3. Passive-First Design
4. Conveying
5. Communications
6. Building Components & Interior Layout - Summary
7. Building Components & Interior Layout - Sample Question 1
1. Envelope & Exterior Design - Introduction
2. Facade Types
3. Active/Passive Envelope Systems
4. Noise Pollution & Acoustics
5. Allowable Openings
6. Envelope & Exterior Design - Summary
7. Envelope & Exterior Design - Sample Question 1
1. Access & Egress - Introduction
2. Accessible Route
3. Restrooms
4. Occupant Load
5. Means of Egress
6. Exits
7. Egress Travel Distance
8. Access & Egress - Summary
9. Access & Egress - Sample Question 1
1. Fire & Life Safety - Introduction
2. Fire Separation - Construction Type
3. Fire Separation - Mixed Occupancy
4. Fire Separation - Egress
5. Fire Suppression
6. Fire & Life Safety - Summary
7. Fire & Life Safety - Sample Question 1
1. Project Cost
1. Evaluation of Project Cost - Introduction
2. Cost Metrics
3. Preliminary Estimates
4. Evaluating Alternatives
5. Life Cycle Costs
6. Resolving Cost Conflicts
7. Evaluation of Project Cost - Summary
8. Evaluation of Project Cost - Sample Question 1

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$35.00 / month with 1 day free trial
141 lessons
13.5 hours of video content

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Project Planning & Design (PPD)

Course curriculum

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Strategies for Success

Introduction to Project Planning & Design

Breakout 1 - Programmatic Design Strategies

1.1 - Building Typology

1.2 - Building Configuration

1.3 - Outdoor Environmental Design

Breakout 2 - Structural Systems

2.1 - Structural Principles

2.2 - Foundation Systems

2.3 - Floor Systems

2.4 - Vertical Structure

2.5 - Roof Systems

Breakout 3 - Building Systems

3.1 - Principles of Building Systems

3.2 - Mechanical Systems

3.3 - Electrical Systems

3.4 - Plumbing Systems

Breakout 4 - Envelope, Materials, Environmental Control

4.1 - Building Components & Interior Layout

4.2 - Envelope & Exterior Design

4.3 - Access & Egress

4.4 - Fire & Life Safety

Breakout 5 - Project Cost

5.1 - Evaluation of Project Cost

About this course

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