A survey of the history, theory, and science of structures pertaining to buildings and civic works. Structural systems, construction techniques,...
Introduction to organizational patterns, forms and properties of materials such as cohesion, elasticity, strain energy, work of fracture, crack...
Survey of structural planning, including a historical survey of structural systems, details and the study of the factors involved in the synthesis of...
Case studies of vernacular buildings from different climatic regions: issues of human comfort, construction, and materials. Site orientation,...
Wood frame, post and beam, steel and concrete systems and construction techniques. Structural systems and building envelope principles and practise...
Relationship between environmental factors, energy and architectural form. Ways in which buildings and building elements can be planned and designed...
Medium-scale steel and concrete structured buildings as case studies to explore approaches to site resources, building envelope, daylighting design,...
Historical building projects exploring architecture as a form of cultural expression. Consideration of site, program and materials. Introduction of...
Application of building materials, including the forming of building parts and the design of joints for performance and assembly. Practical...
A specific aspect of architecture in the area of architectural technology. Offerings vary from year to year. (Workshop). Prerequisite(s): permission...
A study of daylighting and/or lighting design techniques, with a focus on project-based learning. (Workshop). Prerequisite(s): ARCC 2203 or...
Sound in enclosures, including interior design of auditoria and special applications. Sound reproduction and reinforcement systems. Acoustic privacy...
Energy as a criterion in decision-making for architectural design. Conventional energy resources and state-of-the-art alternative energy resource...
Interdisciplinary study of structural and developmental morphology focusing on dynamic generative design processes, integrative systems, spatial...
Introduction to structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation...
Study of structural nature of non-conventional space enclosure systems like cable structures, membranes, shells, submerged structures, excavated...
Contemporary and traditional construction techniques and materiality are discussed within the framework of current practices, with emphasis on the...
Design in relation to materials and building construction including the effects of building codes, zoning bylaws, approvals, processes and...
Principles of building economics. Determinants and prediction of building costs. Uncertainty and investment economics. Creative cost control for...
A specific aspect of architecture in the area of architectural technology. Topics vary from year to year. (Elective Course). Prerequisite(s):...
