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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.

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:

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.

Field of Education:

 30900 Civil Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
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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