Course content

The course consists of three parts; design of structural systems and of building envelopes, and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). The lectures in these topics will be held sequentially. The following topics will be covered:
- Regulations and standards.
- Probabilistic framework for design calculations.
- Loads and analysis of load effects.
- Design principles, determination of construction materials.
- Structural behaviour and selection of load bearing systems.
- Functional and performance requirements for design of building envelopes.
- Climatic conditions and their actions on buildings.
- Selection of materials for building detailing.
- Building envelopes; construction principles and detailing.
- Fire safety and design.
- Construction drawings and detailing
- Construction planning and construction methods.
- Simple surveying.
- Facility management.

Learning outcome

The course provides an introduction in design work for buildings and building structures based on the theory of safety, and on the common requirements of the public to the reliability, functionality and sustainability of buildings.
The course shall provide understanding of loads, load modelling and selection criteria for structural systems, as well as understanding of climatic conditions and appropriate building design and detailing. Furthermore, basic understanding will be provided through modelling and analysis of structures and detailing. The student will be given practical skills in design and detailing of building's envelopes. Finally, the course also aims at providing basic knowledge of land surveying and facility management of buildings.
The students are also expected to adopt capacity to communicate with drawings, and to aquire basic skills in computer aided design (CAD).

Learning methods and activities

The training will follow the principles for Problem Based Learning with preparation of project works by students organized in groups. This course is a result of cooperation between several departments of the Faculty. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final written exam (50%) and exercises (50%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises and Work Projects

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Will be given at semester start.

Credit reductions