Building technology (5 cr)

Objective

- You understand buildings as the sum of their parts.
- You are able to differentiate between non load-bearing structures and supporting structures and you know the difference between them.
- You know typical building structures and understand in which parts of the building they are used.
- You know the most common building materials and you know their context of use.
- You know when special design is needed and its potential.

Content

- What kind of different constructional elements are there in a building and what are their roles?
- How do I know which parts of the building will bear and what can be removed without compromising the building?
- What type of different structures exist and how are they used?
- How do I take into account different construction materials and their appropriate context of use?
- How to take into account HVAC technology (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) in planning?

Evaluation

The course "Building technology" is located in the entry-level of your studies. The assessment emphasizes criteria a, c and e. A student who has reached the level 3 is able to:
a. use terminology related to structural techniques systematically.
c. perceive regularities between elements of construction.
e. use correct drawing symbols and notation systems in plans and understands structural techniques.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaali jaetaan verkossa

Study forms and methods

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RDI and work-related cooperation

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Prior know-how and skills:
No prerequisites.

Further information

Co-requisites:
Fixtures, Modelling methods