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Grondzik resume homeBSU = The Department of Architecture, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Undergraduate/graduate courses.
FAMU = The School of Architecture, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, Florida. Undergraduate courses unless otherwise noted.
UPM = The College of Environmental Design, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Undergraduate courses unless otherwise noted.
OSU = The School of Architecture, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Undergraduate and graduate courses as noted.
UofO = The Department of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. Undergraduate/graduate courses.
Courses are listed in reverse chronological order within categories (undergraduate-required, undergraduate-elective, and graduate).
Required Undergraduate Courses:
Environmental Systems 2: HVAC systems; electric lighting; fire protection; water/waste; and elevators. BSU: Taught 3 semesters (2007-2009). Undergraduate course.
Environmental Systems 1: thermal comfort; envelope analysis; passive heating/cooling; daylighting, resource efficiency. BSU: Taught 2 semesters (2008-2009). Undergraduate course.
Environmental Technology 2: mechanical systems concepts, components, and analysis methods (including thermal comfort, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire protection systems). FAMU: Taught 12 semesters (1990-2006).
Environmental Technology 3: architectural lighting and acoustic systems concepts, components and analysis methods; with an introduction to mechanized circulation and electrical systems. FAMU: Taught 11 semesters (1990-2006).
Design 3.1: third-year design studio with a focus on site, structure, form, materials, design intent. Taught 3 semesters (2001-2003).
Design 3.2: third-year design studio with a focus on urban context, structure, form, materials, design process. Taught 2 semesters (2002-2003); assisted 1 semester (2004).
Environmental Control Systems 2: lighting; acoustics; water, waste, and recycling. UofO: Co-taught 1 term (2000). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Environmental Control Systems 1: thermal comfort, envelope analysis, passive and active climate controls, energy efficiency. UofO: Co-taught 1 term (1999); solo-taught 1 term (2006). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Electric Lighting: a course in advanced electric lighting design for interior architecture students. UofO: one term (2000).
Studio Consultant: served as environmental controls "consultant" in fourth-year design studio; one day per week plus pin-up reviews. FAMU: 1993 and 1998.
Introduction to the Technology of Architecture: an introduction to technology in architectural design: environmental and structural forces and principles, material/assembly responses to forces; structural, environmental, and construction systems. FAMU: Co-taught 1 semester (1996).
Environmental Technology 1: an introduction to environmental technologies in architectural design: environmental forces, material/assembly responses to such forces, and environmental control systems. FAMU: Taught 4 semesters (1991-1994).
Architectural Computer Applications: an introduction to word-processing, spreadsheet, and computer graphics applications in architecture. FAMU: Taught 1 semester (1992).
Mechanical Systems: an introduction to the design and analysis of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire/smoke protection. UPM: Taught eleven semesters (1984-1990).
Acoustics and Illumination: an introduction to architectural acoustics and lighting systems (electric lighting and daylighting). UPM: Taught seven semesters (1985-1989).
Senior Thesis I & II: supervision of the preparation of a written thesis on a topic of individual interest involving some aspect of architectural engineering. UPM: Assigned nine semesters (1984-1989).
Introduction to Professional Practice: a studio course providing an introduction to construction documents -- working drawings, specifications, and contracts. UPM: Taught two semesters (1985-1986).
Basic Environmental Control Systems II: an introduction to building acoustics, electrical distribution, and lighting systems. Undergraduate course. OSU: Taught two semesters (1982-1984).
Basic Environmental Control Systems I: an introduction to building energy utilization, HVAC systems, plumbing, and fire/smoke protection. Undergraduate course. OSU: Taught six semesters (1979-1983).
Solar Engineering Applications and Buildings: an introduction to solar heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems -- both passive and active. UPM: Taught one semester (1985).
Climatic Design of Buildings: analysis of climatic variables and their effect on building design, with special reference to Saudi Arabia. UPM: Taught one semester (1984).
Undergraduate Elective Courses:
Building Performance Case Studies: an elective course dealing with the development of case studies addressing various aspects of building performance. BSU: one semester (2009). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Net-Zero Energy/Carbon-Neutral Building Design: an elective course dealing with high-performance buildings. BSU: one semester (2009). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Building Performance Case Studies: an elective course dealing with the development of case studies addressing various aspects of building performance. UofO: one term (2006). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Studio Plus: an elective course allowing students to enhance the environmental responsiveness of an existing studio design project. UofO: one term (2006). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Design Studio: elective design studio dealing with an Environmental Education Center with an emphasis on energy efficiency and green design issues. UofO: one term (2000).
Architectural Acoustics: an elective course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of room acoustics and noise control. UofO: one term (2000). Undergraduate/graduate course.
Design Studio: elective design studio with emphasis on lighting for a place of worship. UofO: one term (1999); studio coordinated with a second studio addressing the same problem.
Special Studies in Architecture: an elective course focusing on the development of case studies of existing building performance using the Vital Signs curriculum project approach. FAMU: Taught 3 semesters (1998, 1999, 2004).
Special Studies in Architecture: an elective course in principles of energy-conscious design. FAMU: Co-taught 3 semesters (1993-1994).
Graduate Courses:
Graduate Creative Project Studio: terminal studio course with student-developed projects. BSU: Co-instructor, one semester (2008).
Graduate Theses:
service on Masters Thesis committees --
Chair, Master of Architecture thesis, FAMU: 2004, 2003 and 1993.
Member, seven Master of Architecture theses, FAMU: 1993-2002 and
one Master of Architecture (Historic Preservation), UofO: 2000.
Member, Master of Science in Architecture thesis, FAMU: 1997. 12
Master of Architectural Engineering theses and 1 M.S. in Mass
Communications, OSU: from 1979-1984.
Graduate Environmental Technology 1: mechanical systems concepts, components, and analysis methods (including thermal comfort, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and fire protection systems). FAMU: Taught 2 semesters (2003-2005).
Graduate Environmental Technology 2: architectural lighting and acoustic systems concepts, components and analysis methods; with an introduction to mechanized circulation and electrical systems. FAMU: Taught 2 semesters (2004-2005).
Environmental Technology 4: an elective course in energy-conscious design; climatic design, daylighting, active solar applications, passive cooling and heating. Graduate course. FAMU: Taught 1 semester (1992).
Maintenance of Building Systems: maintenance concepts; maintenance issues for various building systems; documentation and automation. Graduate course. UPM: Taught 1 semester (1990).
Environmental Systems for High-Rise Buildings: analysis and design of systems within the context of a high-rise building project, including HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, acoustic, lighting, electrical, and vertical transportation systems. Graduate course. OSU: Taught five semesters (1977-1984).
HVAC Systems Analysis and Design: a detailed investigation into the design and analysis of HVAC systems. Graduate course. OSU: Taught six semesters (1978-1983).
Alternative Energy Systems: an introduction to energy utilization and conservation in buildings, and alternative approaches to providing such energy - including active and passive solar systems, wind power, earth sheltering, water power, etc. Graduate/undergraduate course. OSU: Taught seven semesters (1977-1983).
Design Synthesis Studio: research, conceptual and schematic design, and design development for a large-scale building type. Provided design support and criticism regarding building environmental control concerns. Graduate course. OSU: Assigned to studio four semesters (1979-1983).
Architectural Engineering Seminar: investigation of various topics of current interest - including professional registration, ethics, professional practice, solar energy systems, etc. Graduate course. OSU: Taught five semesters (1979-1983).
Comfort Analysis: investigation of issues pertaining to thermal, visual, acoustical, and spatial comfort. Graduate course. OSU: Taught one semester (1982).
Environmental Systems for Special Occupancies: specialized environmental control systems for occupancies such as computer rooms and earth shelters; smoke control and fire protection considerations; security systems. Graduate course. OSU: Taught one semester (1982).
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