ARC 542LEC – ARC 442– Construction Technology

Course No.: 12460
Department: Architecture
Semester: 2018 Spring
Location: Crosby – 301
Meeting Day(s): Monday & Wednesday
Meeting Time: 11:00AM - 12:50PM
Faculty: Lecuyer
Faculty: Lecuyer
This course focuses on construction materials, systems and integrated design. Through the careful study of buildings that relate concept to construction systems and tectonics, students develop an appreciation for the value of fully resolved execution. This study locates architecture at the juncture of design intention and technical means.
Course objectives
Information: to introduce construction materials, systems and integrated design for small and large scale construction.
Intention: to demonstrate how architects select and manipulate standard materials and systems to support particular conceptual strategies.
Application: to use the material presented in lectures as the basis for understanding construction documents and developing three-dimensional technical drawings.