Duration
40h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Course description :
The Building Technology course is a generalist, introductory approach to the technical principles involved in developing an architectural project and turning it into a functional building. The general idea behind the course is to offer students a first look at all these technical principles, which will be covered in greater detail in subsequent courses.
Aims/reasons for choice of content :
In terms of form, the course develops through the analogy between the physiological functioning of the human body and the physical-technical-architectural functioning of a building. Numerous analogies are used to illustrate the course and make it easier for students to understand new principles.
Table of contents:
Environment and built form: Introduction to environmental issues and the impact of the construction sector / Context and built form / Notions of comfort / Formal relationship to the ground
Structures and forces: Structural relationship to the ground / Foundations / Infrastructure / Superstructure / Elementary structures / Classification / Architecture and structure / Balances / External loads / Internal forces / Load reduction
Insulation and heating: General thermal principles / Thermal insulation / Principle of constructive nodes and continuity / Notions of bioclimatism / Heating systems
Sealing and ventilation: Watertightness / Airtightness / Water vapor management / Ventilation systems
Other systems: Notions of water supply and drainage / Notions of acoustics / Notions of electricity / Notions of fire resistance and safety / Special elements (staircases, frames)
The course focuses on the following cross-cutting themes that are essential to the training of future architects: sustainability: sustainable development, sustainable city, territory, global warming, environmental footprint...
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, students will be able to :
- Perceive the multiplicity of roles assumed by architecture.
- Understand the role of technology in enabling architecture to fulfill these roles.
- Perceive the interactions between architecture, building technology and building physics.
- Interpret the way a building's structure works, based on the graphic documents presenting it.
- Begin to integrate structural thinking into the development of an architectural project.
read technical details and understand the role of different materials. - Begin to think about the composition of walls when drawing up an architectural project.
- Understand the main technical networks supplying a building.
- Understand some of the building sector's impact on the environment, and the tools used to assess this impact.
- Study the various components of the theme and context (historical, landscape, built environment, cultural, social, economic, legal, technological, etc.).
- Integrate structural, technical, material and energy resources and constraints
- Include environmental, landscape, cultural and socio-political values
- Draw on local resources (materials, energy sources, etc.)
- Take into account the site's climatic and geographical factors
- Adapt structural, technical and material choices in line with the project's principles and values
- Experiment with feasibility, implementation, layout and assembly methods, and construction processes (architectural, etc.) as design parameters.
- "Interact with all stakeholders"
- Master verbal, written and graphic languages as tools for sharing ideas
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The entire course will be given as an ex cathedra presentation.
Regular interaction will take place, enabling all students to answer a question during the course prior to the presentation of a new aspect of Building Technology.
At the same time, students will be given regular exercises to help them apply the concepts studied to their own concrete experience.
The course includes the following learning activities:
- Lectures
- Exercise sessions
- Lecture and interactive teaching
Interaction with the teacher takes place :
- In class
- Outside class sessions (by e-mail or eCampus forum)
- After class sessions
- Notes/course outline available on eCampus
- Projected materials
- Other digital media used: Unicast recording
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The teaching method is as follows: Sessions are organized around a combination of face-to-face and distance learning activities.
Supervision: Students are supervised by a single teacher.
Recommended or required readings
The presentation slides are provided at each class session, at least one hour before the start of the session. They are posted on e-campus.
Each session will be available as a podcast on Unicast (subject to any technical problems that may be encountered during the course, preventing its proper recording).
Books for optional consultation available in the university libraries:
Ching, F. (2015). Architecture?: form, space, & order
Provost, M., Attas, D., & De Kemmeter, P. (2011). Comment tout ça tient???: voyage au pays des structures
Ching, F. (2014). Building construction illustrated
Neufert, E., et al. (2014). Neufert?: les éléments des projets de construction
Bouteveille, U. (2013). La construction, comment ça marche???: toutes les techniques de construction en images
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Other : Mandatory exercises
Additional information:
Types of assessments
The course includes assessments:
- Certificative
- Formative: diagnostic assessments with a view to correction and improvement.
Assessments are as follows:
- Continuous assessment exercises
- In-session examination: multiple-choice questions on implicit solutions (QCM SGI)
- Second-session examination: multiple-choice questions on implicit solutions (QCM SGI)
The overall grade for the course is awarded: Through several assessments
The weighting of assessments is as follows
- Continuous assessment - Maximum penalty of -40%.
- In-session examination - 100%.
Expectations and assessment criteria
Assessment n°1 : In-session examination
The expectations are as follows: Multiple Choice Questionnaire with Implicit General Solutions (QCM SGI)
The evaluation criteria are as follows: Understanding of concepts and learning of definitions seen in class.
Evaluation is carried out: Individually
Distribution of individual and/or group marks: 100% individual mark
Special note on access to assessment: Assessments are carried out on FormulOMs. Feedback will be sent to each student by the Uliège SMART service.
Media available for assessment: Closed notebook
Additional explanations: The assessment will be based entirely on MCQs at the January, June and September sessions.
Assessment n°2 : Continuous assessment
The following is expected: Carry out simple exercises to put concepts seen in class back into context.
The assessment criteria are as follows: Turn in work representing a minimum investment within the allotted time.
Evaluation is carried out: Individually
Individual and/or group grading: 100% individual grading
Special note concerning access to the assessment: The assessment is accessible on eCampus.
Materials available for assessment: Open notebook and any other materials (people or resources).
Submission and delivery
Work is : Submitted on eCampus
Handed in: Outside sessions (on a date(s) set by the teacher).
Additional explanations :
Exercises are required to apply or deepen concepts seen in class. These exercises are not graded, but are debriefed in class. Failure to hand in an exercise on time (unless a valid excuse is given), or handing in an exercise that is visibly incomplete, may result in a loss of 1 point on the final grade. Upon request to the teacher, this exercise may be resubmitted in a second session to cancel the penalty.
Any plagiarism of work produced by another person may be sanctioned, up to and including exclusion from the examination section.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Any questions regarding the course can be submitted to the teacher:
- at the end of the course.
- by mail.
- on the e-campus forum of the course.
Contacts
guirec.ruellan@uliege.be