CONSTRUCTIONS AND STRUCTURES

REGENCE

CARLOS GUIMARÃES

Learning Objectives

The Construction and Structures module aims to develop students' abilities to integrate Structures, Facilities and Constructive Methods in their Architecture Projects in order to obtain the best result possible.

The practical element of the module will seek to encourage a more in-depth consideration of materials and construction systems, as an essential component of the project process.

 

Syllabus

Structures, Facilities and Constructive Methods in their projects, finding ways  to integrate these and give value to the buildings, be it from a technical and functional perspective, or from a more form-based and spatial one.

This exercise will be carried out alongside the Architecture Project, and it will be gradually and continuously developed, corresponding to the growth of operational scales within the project and the respective formal and constructive materialisation: scale 1:500, 1:200, 1:100, 1:50, 1:20 and 1:2.

 

Teaching Methodologies and Evaluation

Construction and Structures classes will take place fortnightly as “workshops” and are continuously overseen by the assistant lecturers. Specific theoretical issues may be addressed when these are deemed necessary to the framework of the work.

From the 2nd semester, the practical classes will be jointly supported by the lecturers from Architecture Project and Construction and Structures.

 

Evaluation will be continuous, on a scale of 0 to 20.

Key factors in the evaluation will be:

•  Consideration and evidence of the technical implications of constructive Structures, Facilities and Methods for the project being carried out.

•  The coherence and integration of the solutions adopted in the light of the objective quality of the proposed project.

•  Regular attendance and participation in class.

Bibliography

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CHARLESON, Andrew - Structure as Architecture: a Source Book for Architects and Structural Engineers. Oxford: Architectural Press, 2005.

DANIELS, Klaus – Advanced Building Systems. A Technical Guide for Architects and Engineers. Zurich: Birkhäuser Architecture, 2003.

DEPLAZES, Andrea - Constructing architecture - materials, processes, structures. Basel: Birkhäuser, 2005.

EISELE, Johann - High-rise manual: typology and design, construction and technology. Basel: Birkhauser, 2003.

FLURY, Aita - Cooperation: The Engineer and the Architect. Basel: Birkhauser, 2012.

HERZOG, Thomas – Timber Construction Manual. Basel: Birkhauser, 2004.

KIND-BARKAUSAS, Friedbert – Concrete Construction Manual. Basel: Birkhauser, 2002.

MARGOLIUS, Ivan – Architects + Engineers = Structures. Chichester; Wiley Academy, 2002.

SANDAKER, Bjorn N. – The Structural Basis of Architecture. New York: Routledge, 2011.

VARIOUS - Tectónica, monografías de arquitectura tecnología y construcción. Madrid: ATC.

VARIOUS - Detail, review of architecture + construction details.  Munich: Detail.