Course overview
This course introduces building construction principles and materials and aims to equip students with an exploratory understanding of the inter-relationship between design intent and constructed outcome. The course will cover the relationship between design and construction, the principles of engineering, building skins, the role and conventions of architectural drawings and documentation and an introduction to architectural detailing. Through a combination of making and drawing, students will develop critical design development skills that enable a small-scale concept design that demonstrates an understanding of construction principles. This course assumes no prior architectural or construction experience.
- Construction Principles
- Framing
- Building Skin
Course learning outcomes
- Identify contextual and cultural considerations in the development of construction solutions
- Demonstrate research and critical thinking skills to determine solutions for construction problems
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to resolve design ambitions using fundamental structural principles
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to resolve design ambitions using informed decisions about building materials
- Apply fundamental architectural communication skills in construction documentation