Welcome to Veterans Memorial High School Architecture Magnet. It gives me the honor to introduce myself to you. My name is Adan Pena and I will be the teacher for the Architectural Magnet Program here at Veterans Memorial High School. I have a very deep knowledge in the field of Architecture. I have been involved in this industry for the past 8 years. My mentor, Mr.Tegarden was my teacher back when I was in High School. I have experience in Residential Design & Commercial Design. I also have experience as a Builder. I have designed over 300 Architectural Plans for many different contractors here in the valley and in the San Antonio Area. I currently have built 29 Homes in the past 8 Years. I am a highly skilled individual in my field of Architecture & Construction. I am very pleased to be able to teach your son/daughter the skills that were passed to me. My skills and abilities can help your son/daughter begin their own business in this field. I am highly skilled in AutoCad and Various programs used in the Architecture Industry.
Veterans Memorial High School Syllabus
The Following is a summary of what the students will learn in my class.
As Follows: All students will get familiar with the following AutoDesk Programs:
AutoCad 2013
Revit Architecture 2013
Inventor 2013
I will be teaching as follows:
Residential Architecture. As follows, I will be teaching them how to produce a Site Plan with all specifications, Foundation Plan with all Details and Specifications, Master Floor Plan with all Details and Specifications, Elevation Plans with all Details and Specifications, and last but not least, The Electrical Plan. I will also teach the students all types of Details such as Wall Sections, Window Schedules, Door Schedules,Truss Systems, Metal Fabrication Building Design. All the work produced in this Class shall meet the City Ordinances and City Codes of the City of Brownsville,Tx. I will be teaching at a college level yet, I will make this class fun for students who are willing to take the challenge. Classes proceed such as follows: Principles of Architecture & Construction, Architectural Design, Advanced Architectural Design, and Practicum in Architecture. This is a 4 Year Program.
-Students who complete the 4 Year Program in Priniciples of Architecture & Construction will obtain credit with affiliated colleges such as Texas State Technical College.
Commercial Architecture: Students will get into more depth instruction. Student will be given such a project as for example: a clinic. Student will need to sketch out a proposed design, and produce a Professional Sketch on AutoCad. Students will begin to familiarize themselves with all the specifications needed in order to obtain a permit with the City of Brownsville and Brownsville City Planning. Students will learn intricate details of what consist of in a Site Plan such as Landscaping Ordinances, Parking Calculations, Clearances, Buffer Trees, Native Plants, ADA Handicap Standards, Ramps, Fire Codes. They will also be introduced to MEP's. The M stands for Mechanical Design, E stands for Electrical Design, P Stands for Plumbing Design. In commercial design, takes it one step further according to Architectural Detail & Engineering. In order to meet City Codes & Standards set by the City of Brownsville. I will train them one step at a time.
Civil Engineering: Students will also get a chance to familiarize themselves in Civil Design & Engineering. Students will have the chance to design a Subdivision and learn all the major specifications needed to have a functional subdivision. We will learn all about sewer design, Retention Ponds, Curbs, Right-of-Ways, and all specifications involved in Civil Engineering such as Residential Properties to Commercial Properties.
Please feel free to contact me at my email as follows:
Adan Pena
Work# (956)698-1135
Email: [email protected]
As Follows: All students will get familiar with the following AutoDesk Programs:
AutoCad 2013
Revit Architecture 2013
Inventor 2013
I will be teaching as follows:
Residential Architecture. As follows, I will be teaching them how to produce a Site Plan with all specifications, Foundation Plan with all Details and Specifications, Master Floor Plan with all Details and Specifications, Elevation Plans with all Details and Specifications, and last but not least, The Electrical Plan. I will also teach the students all types of Details such as Wall Sections, Window Schedules, Door Schedules,Truss Systems, Metal Fabrication Building Design. All the work produced in this Class shall meet the City Ordinances and City Codes of the City of Brownsville,Tx. I will be teaching at a college level yet, I will make this class fun for students who are willing to take the challenge. Classes proceed such as follows: Principles of Architecture & Construction, Architectural Design, Advanced Architectural Design, and Practicum in Architecture. This is a 4 Year Program.
-Students who complete the 4 Year Program in Priniciples of Architecture & Construction will obtain credit with affiliated colleges such as Texas State Technical College.
Commercial Architecture: Students will get into more depth instruction. Student will be given such a project as for example: a clinic. Student will need to sketch out a proposed design, and produce a Professional Sketch on AutoCad. Students will begin to familiarize themselves with all the specifications needed in order to obtain a permit with the City of Brownsville and Brownsville City Planning. Students will learn intricate details of what consist of in a Site Plan such as Landscaping Ordinances, Parking Calculations, Clearances, Buffer Trees, Native Plants, ADA Handicap Standards, Ramps, Fire Codes. They will also be introduced to MEP's. The M stands for Mechanical Design, E stands for Electrical Design, P Stands for Plumbing Design. In commercial design, takes it one step further according to Architectural Detail & Engineering. In order to meet City Codes & Standards set by the City of Brownsville. I will train them one step at a time.
Civil Engineering: Students will also get a chance to familiarize themselves in Civil Design & Engineering. Students will have the chance to design a Subdivision and learn all the major specifications needed to have a functional subdivision. We will learn all about sewer design, Retention Ponds, Curbs, Right-of-Ways, and all specifications involved in Civil Engineering such as Residential Properties to Commercial Properties.
Please feel free to contact me at my email as follows:
Adan Pena
Work# (956)698-1135
Email: [email protected]