At the same time, we are promoting reading and the library's collection. We hope that the database will grow in years to come. The Weber Technology Department is making innovative use of computers and software in the study of architecture. In the Technology PC Lab students design a house. They first decide who will live there and what their specific needs are.
Students work in groups to create a floor plan, first on paper and then on the computer.
The house must contain at least one full bath, a kitchen, an eating area, two sleeping areas and closets. The house may be as small as 1,000 sq. Some problems which can be addressed include housing for the poor, the elderly and people with disabilities or special needs. Using 3D Home Architect for Windows students can create a detailed floor plan and also let the software create a three dimensional view of the interior of the structure. This activity is part of the 8th grade technology curriculum and is taught by Mr. Barchi, Mr. Ehrlich, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Kosiba, Mr. Lehman and Mr. Miller .