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ARCHTECH 312 : Design Technology III

Undergraduate course

Project description

Development of construction and structural principles for complex, large scale and multi-storey buildings. Investigation into advanced structural systems, fa�ade technology, material selection and detailing. Introduction of factors affecting buildability and environmental performance. Fire protection and building code requirements. Application to design studio projects.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Aims of the course: 1. Gain an understanding of how technology and design are linked in the communication of architectural concepts. 2. Gain an understanding of structural, construction, design and Building Code issues in large, complex and multistory buildings. 3. Understand principles and some detail of advanced construction systems, technology and materials in large, complex and multistory buildings. 4. Understand issues of buildability and environmental performance. 5. Understand how to apply this knowledge in design studio and practice.

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Communicate an understanding of general structural, construction, design and Building Code issues in large, complex and multistory buildings. (Capability 1.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2 and 6.3) Demonstrate the application of structural systems, facade technology and materials in principle and in some detail through drawn documentation. (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.2 and 6.3) Communicate issues of buildability and environmental performance. (Capability 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.2 and 6.3) Apply this knowledge in design studio through consideration of architectural details and professional practice. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)