The objective of the Course is:
•To
get familiar with the
characteristics
of both natural and man-made building
materials.
•Improve
knowledge about their specific performance qualities.
•Acknowledge
their potential
for architectural expression in the context of design practice.
•To
get the basic knowledge about the requirements of architectural assemblies;
•Improve
the understanding of
design and construction
processes;
•Learn
structural
principles and construction techniques for their assembly;
•Understand
the interplay between materials, construction, and design;
•To prepare
the basics for deepening the
knowledge
in the field of advanced structures and technologies and effectively
apply this in practice.
