99626 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Learning outcomes

Through this course, the student learns the basic elements of architectural technology and the principles of construction project management. Furthermore, the course introduces the student to the study of buildings from the technical, functional, morphological and construction process point of view. At the end of the course, students will be able to know the main construction principles of the buildings, split up the building system into technological units and technical elements, knowing the materials and the functions related to each of them, and understanding the basic methods and instruments of construction project management: time and cost planning, project control, job site optimisation and occupational health and safety.

Course contents

Historic masonry buildings: building principles, types of masonry, timber floors, timber roofs, timber trusses, arches and masonry vaults.

XX century framed buildings: elements of the theory of elastic structures, reinforced concrete frames construction, foundations, horizontal structures, opaque and transparent claddings.

Decomposition of the building system. Building requirements and performances.

Current construction systems: ordinary masonry and reinforced masonry, reinforced concrete construction, timber building construction. Vertical and horizontal building enclosures, internal partitions.

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes available on the Internet site of the course.

General bibliography in the field of Architectural Engineering (Architettura Tecnica):

- Caleca L., Architettura Tecnica, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 4° ed., 2000.

- Dassori E., Morbiducci R., Costruire l'architettura, Tecniche Nuove, 2010.

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures.

On-site visits and related exercises.

Meetings with companies and related exercises.

Assessment methods

Verification of exercises.

Final written test.

Office hours

See the website of Luca Guardigli