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Matthew Snoap

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Bio

Education: BS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley. Memberships: Licensed architect in the State of Illinois, a member of the American Institute of Architects and LEED Accredited Professional. Current Practice: Studio Talo, Architecture. Follows twenty years of experience on large projects both domestic and abroad, including high-rise and supertall projects sited in Chicago, Europe and Asia. Founder and former Director for the Chicago ACE Mentor Program Design Build Studio, serving Chicago-area high school students. Matthew has worked with colleagues from the A/C/E professions over the last decade- to build a sustainable and hands-on program for our burgeoning Chicago youth.

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

Course is for students to develop 'comprehension of' and 'ability in' the selection and location of building systems and their integration into design considerations.

Course Goals and Objectives
1) Design practice: Course develops knowledge in basic building mechanical systems. An understanding of the role that the building systems play in design decisions developed through an analysis of historic and contemporary buildings.
2) Design practice: Building science skills: develop the ability to communicate system performance information and component specification in analytical drawings, diagrams and conventional plans and sections.
3) Building science skills: Developing investigative skills allowing students to effectively choose and incorporate mechanical systems during pre-design. Basic environmental systems concepts including component specification and sizing.

Class Number

1020

Credits

3

Description

Studies the Architectural profession, addressing legal and ethical issues, public health and safety, leadership, architect's and client's role, office costs and organization, and building cost estimation.

Course Goals and Objectives
1) Discover and examine contemporary models of architecture practice. Prepare students to anticipate and navigate the complexity of establishing a nimble and purposeful design practice.
2) Understand the logistics of practice, strategies and processes of operating a business, pursuing commissions, negotiating contracts and managing a project during design & construction.
3) Learn to use basic building cost estimation methods.

Class Number

1847

Credits

3