Course overview
In this course students will study the construction of architecture, landscapes and urban environments. The course will build on the topics introduced in Construction II: history and theory; representation and documentation; materials and detailing; engineering structure and fabric; structural engineering principles; plants; grading and drainage; and digital documentation. The topics of: building codes, regulations, standards, specifications, building procurement and contracts; and parametric modelling will be introduced in this course. Revit and Building Information Modelling (BIM) will be introduced.
Course learning outcomes
- Compose a clear and compelling drawing set for construction documentation
- Convey design and construction through the use of 2D and 3D documentation
- Understand and represent building design for construction
- Skilfully integrate various types of digital tools to visually communicate construction and design
- Gain knowledge of the process of evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project cost
- Develop skills to work with 2D and 3D thinking through building design for construction