SEMESTER 2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
This module intends to inform the students on the basic building construction and materials used in the construction of small to medium scale buildings. It focuses on developing an understanding of the principle of the building elements which include the substructure and superstructure and common construction materials such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal, and glass. For each material, this module will describe the manufacturing process, properties, and typical uses of these materials in construction
PROJECT 1
Individually, student need to choose an architect from the given list. From the chosen architect, the student needs to identify five architectural building materials and two structural building materials based on the case study. Students are also to study on the ideas and concept behind the selection of the material and of the building. Additionally, students are also to describe the installation one of the materials applied on the selected building. Building’s selection can be from any time or age.
