ARCHITECTURE 204 - Construction 2

Image: Mariannys Lopez, Spring 2022

4 credits / 6 contact hours

Prerequisite: Eligibility for English 96, and grade of C or better OR concurrent enrollment in ARCHITC 172, or consent of Department Chairperson.

Software: Revit with a focus on construction assemblies

Description

Study of the materials and methods of building construction. Emphasis on architecture having assemblies of masonry, concrete, steel and mass timber. Application of the skills of graphic communication through the generation of construction drawings. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Objectives

This course provides students with opportunities to explore principles that define the tradition and evolution of architecture constructed of masonry, concrete, steel and mass timber; and synthesize those concepts into construction drawings using the tools and conventions of graphic communication appropriate to the discipline.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the components and describe the characteristics of architectural assemblies that include masonry, concrete, steel and mass timber. 

2. Develop construction drawings for building structures having assemblies of masonry, concrete, steel and/or mass timber.

3. Compare construction systems and assemblies for a diverse set of building types.

4. Articulate the rationale for the selection of construction systems and assemblies.

5. Analyze exterior building envelopes in relation to the factors that impact their design..

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