You know that civil engineers help to make buildings, but are a bit curious about who else might be involved in the process. The parking structure is very modern looking - with all sorts of fancy touches and decorations. The parking structure is jammed full, with cars packed into all 10 levels. As you pull up to the drop off point, you are in awe of how many people are around the stadium. The day of the Olympic soccer game has finally arrived! Your class has rented an eco-friendly bus to take you to the Olympic stadium. Explain that the development of steel was a key prerequisite for the construction of skyscrapers.Give an example of the differing responsibilities architects and engineers have in building design.Explain the roles of an architect and an engineer.One way that engineers and architects communicate their ideas to each another is through blueprints, or technical drawings.Īfter this lesson, students should be able to: Engineers concern themselves with making buildings safe and functional by selecting structural materials, determining the structural members of the design, and specify the electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing systems. Engineers' main responsibility is to ensure the design is safe and meets all appropriate building codes. Architects design the space to meet client needs, as well as the aesthetic appearance of the inside and exterior of the building. Both professions are integral to the design and construction of structures, such as buildings and bridges. The responsibilities of engineers and architects often overlap. In the associated hands-on activity, students act as both architects and engineers by designing and building a small parking garage. Students explore the interface between architecture and engineering.
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