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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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% |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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