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3836 (v.7) Building Technology 301
Area: | Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 2985 (v.7) Building Technology 202 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A focus on medium scale framed building design - floor, wall and roof systems. Cladding material selection, system connections, related structural principles - roof drainage, general weatherproofing. Introduction to the role of consultants. Undertaking project-based design exercises in workshop tutorials - liaise with structural engineers and access related building construction sites. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - The ability to carry out basic design development for a medium-scaled architectural project to integrate structural systems and materials selection resolution. A basic understanding of the role that consultants play in the process of architecture and building and how to work with them effectively for the benefit of the architectural project. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Allen, E., (1993), Architectural Detailing: function, constructability, aesthetics, Wiley, New York. Balkow, D. (1999), Basel: Glass Construction Manual Birkh Brookes, A.J., (1992), Connections: Studies in Building Assembly, Butterworth Architecture, Oxford. Button, D. , Pye, B. (eds), (1993), Glass in Buildings, Butterworth Architecture, Oxford. Foster, J., (1994), Structure and Fabric -Part 1- 5th ed, Longman, Harlow, England. Foster, J., (1994), Structure and Fabric -Part 2- 5th ed, Longman, Harlow, England. MacDonald, A. J. ,(1994), Structure and Architecture, Butterworth Architecture, Oxford. Schulitz, H. et al, (2000), Steel Construction Manual, Birkh |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous project Assessment - 100% |
Field of Education: | 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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