ARCH1003 Structure in Architecture

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Course Code ARCH1003  
Course Title Structure in Architecture
(Course subjects to approval)		  
Class Date 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 and 27 July 2021
(28 July 2021 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)		  

 
Class Time 9:00am – 11:30am
Teaching Mode Online with live lessons
(Face-to-face sessions may be arranged if the pandemic would subside in Hong Kong later)		  

 
Teacher Mr. Bruce LONNMAN  

 
Email blonnman@gmail.com
Medium of Instruction English

 

 
Course Description Introduces the role of Structure in Architecture. Through lectures, in-class activities and field trip, students gain an appreciation of the different roles that structure plays in the design of buildings. The course also explains the different roles of “architect” and “engineer” in the building design profession.
Course Content Lectures introduce concepts using examples of built works. In-class activities involve small model building projects that demonstrate structural behaviour (materials provided). Short field trip (Hong Kong) to experience a few building examples of excellent design practice that illustrate the different approaches to structure in architecture.
Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, student will:

  • Understand the educational and professional procedure for becoming a licensed architect.
  • Understand the importance of structure in building design.
  • Become familiar with a few basic structural principles such as strength, stiffness and lateral bracing.
Recommended Reading(s) / Reference(s) N/A
Course Assessment Evaluation of performance of model design and testing (80%)

Class participation (20%)
  Last updated on 23 February 2021
 
   
   

 

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