7557 (v.7) Building Technology 101

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Conceptually-based, focusing on three generic structural systems. They are introduced and examined in terms of theory, examples, techniques and applications. Tutorials provide a number of project-based exercises concerned with the use of the three structural systems in conceptual architectural design.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The ability to understand and be able to explain and manipulate the three basic Structural Systems- Solid, Skeletal and Surface. An understanding of the principles of how different materials operate, the differing qualities inherent in them and spatial atmospheres conditioned by them. An understanding of the role of construction, structures and materials in the Design Process.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 30%, Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y