Introduction to Building Technology

How buildings stand up, keep out weather and are put together.

ARCH-130 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned

Offered by HSM University · Architecture

Course content

  1. 1Buildings as systemsComing
  2. 2Loads and load pathsComing
  3. 3FoundationsComing
  4. 4Wood constructionComing
  5. 5Masonry constructionComing
  6. 6Steel constructionComing
  7. 7Concrete constructionComing
  8. 8RoofsComing
  9. 9Walls and the building envelopeComing
  10. 10Windows and doorsComing
  11. 11Building services overviewComing
  12. 12Reading construction drawingsComing

Description

How buildings stand up, keep out weather and are put together.

Part of the Architecture stream, typically taken in year 1.