My Steel Structural Framing System consists of:

I selected the aforementioned materials since steel is very commonly used within the construction of commercial buildings for increased durability and sturdiness.

When developing my structural framing system, it became evident how imperative it is that the design is seamlessly woven into the architectural model, otherwise design issues emerge. My strategy revolved around developing my grid, then framing the outer parts of the building and working my way in towards the center point. This practice exercise was incredibly helpful in teaching me how to sharpen my design skills since I had to take into consideration the merging of two models, which was a considerable challenge in itself. During my next rodeo, I will approach my strategy a bit different — I will focus on designing higher ceilings to ensure I am able to hide the beams within my design.