BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

02544

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2022/2023

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in BUILDING ENGINEERING

Disciplinary Sector:

Architecture Technology

Is part of:

INTEGRATED COURSE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

SANGIORGIO Valentino

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of physics and heat transfer. Basic knowledge of chemistry and technology of building materials. Basic knowledge of survey, drawing and representation, including drawing skills and computer aided design.

Objectives

The course belongs to the field of “building construction technology”. This topic concern the design and analysis of building organisms, considering the constructive, functional, typological and formal aspects. The course includes the analysis of both traditional and innovative building techniques and their application in the construction design and production processes.
At the end of the course, students will acquire a general knowledge of building materials, constructive elements and construction techniques, as well as practical skills aimed at the technological and architectural design.
In particular, the course aims to provide students with:
-Knowledge of the fundamental principles of technological design of a building organization;
-Knowledge of the main interactions between building and natural context;
-Knowledge of the organization of the interior spaces of a simple building;
-Ability to choose the most suitable building materials according to the requirements and performance of the building components;
-Operational ability in identifying the best structural typology for a simple buildings design;
-Ability to identify the most suitable technologies for the realization of the envelope of a simple building.

Contents

Extended Syllabus

The teaching activities are aimed at the acquisition of both theoretical and practical knowledge for the technological building design.
In particular, the course includes the following contents:
a) Comfort, minimum building requirements and the performance approach (Design of the shape and orientation of the building. Notes on thermal and visual comfort.) (5 hours)
b) Simple residential building typologies - use and functions (The building organization as a system. Universal design and removal of architectural barriers.); (5 hours)
c) The building organization, the relationship with the environment and principles of passive technologies (5 hours)
d) Natural and artificial construction materials (Technology of concrete, natural stone, wood, steel and glass, polymeric and composite materials) (5 hours)
f) Form and structural function, construction principles (5 hours)
g) Simple and complex structural systems. Foundation structures, elevation structures, vertical connections. (5 hours)
i) Opaque envelope technologies (10 hours)
f) Exercises and group project (Design of a simple building organism and its sub-systems. Realization of plans, carpentry, sections and construction details) (20 hours)

Recommended Bibliography

4. References
-E. Dassori, R. Morbiducci, Costruire l’architettura. Tecniche Nuove;
-AA. VV. Manuale di Progettazione Edilizia. Hoepli;
-AA. VV. Grande Atlante dell’Architettura (tra cui Atlante delle Facciate, Atlante dei Materiali, Atlante della Sostenibilità). UTET;
- AA.VV.: Il nuovo Manuale dell'architetto - coordinatore: B. Zevi - Ed.
-Technical and scientific journals;
-Further material will be available on the teacher's personal page.

Teaching Methods

The methods of carrying out the lessons and teaching support activities include:
-Frontal didactic lessons;
-Theoretical / practical exercises and projects in groups and / or individuals;
-Reviews and checks of exercises and projects.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

By means of exercises, the theoretical concepts will be applied to the building component design. The learning progress of the students will be monitored through group and/or individual projects.
The final exam will consist of an individual oral test to assess the final knowledge and disciplinary skills of the students. In addition, the exercises and the projects carried out will be discussed and presented by the students. Consequently, the ability of every student in applying the theoretical concepts in the building technological design of will be assessed.
The preparation of the students will be assessed in a range from 0 to 30.

Contacts/More Information

- Semester in which the course is delivered: Second.
- Registration for the course is mandatory.
- Attendance: attendance is recommended in particular for participation in group and / or individual exercises and projects.
- Exam dates according to the general planning of the bachelor’s degree Course in Construction Engineering (DM 270)
- For students entitled to exemption from class attendance, specific training courses, exercise and projects will be defined to be conducted individually.
Teacher reception hours:
Friday after 12:00 a.m. in presence or online (Send an email for appointment).

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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