Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR50374: Façade construction |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Academic Year | |
| Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade construction. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: * design and specify facades that meet the fundamental requirements of a wall. * evaluate through life performance of a façade. Skills: Holistic review of façade detailing in a whole building context. Critical assessment of facade detailing. Written and oral communications. These skills are facilitated and assessed. Content: Forms of façade construction, support systems and interface design, building and cladding movement, sealing building envelopes, fire performance, access, maintenance and refurbishment. |