The course initially introduces the discipline of Architectural Engineering and the role of architectural Engineers in the process of building design, systems' integration, construction and operation. Graphical representation methods and techniques in architectural design and presentation are introduced. Drawing tools and materials; architectural drafting conventions; orthographic projections and views, their types and use in building presentation. Shades and shadows techniques. Freehand sketching and model-making techniques. Introduction to computer graphics using simple software tools.