Building Construction 2

Code:

300304

Acronym:

300304

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Architecture and construction

Instance: 2010/2011 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Tecnologia da Construção (TC)
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Degree in Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIARQ	180	MIARQ	3	-	9	142,5	243

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to introduce buildings´ construction theme, especially the understanding of the physics of buildings that supports the transformation of the project into construction..
It is intended that the student learns about the following topics: design and innovation; systems and construction elements, elements that compose the building, functions and requirements, types of materials, their application and performance; construction players, function and responsibility; the working site and the construction of a building, phasing and work management, legal framework in buildings´ construction.
The aim of the course is to enable the student to identify the components of a construction project as well as some constructive solutions for each element understanding the physical principles underneath it. It is required that students create a theoretical framework that allows some knowledge of transversal themes in buildings construction, such as energy, sustainability, environmental quality, among others, allowing a personal reflection and discussion of these issues. Finally, it is proposed two group works as a way to encourage collaborative team work and research and technological development in architecture.

Program

Program
Construction 2, named C2faup, is an annual course divided into two semesters, with 9 credits. It is part of the 3rd year of Master in Architecture (MIARQ) of the Faculty of Architecture of Oporto University (FAUP).
C2faup has an autonomous theoretical and practical program and seeks to articulate the methodology and educational objectives in close coordination with Project course, giving shape to the idea that architecture is a discipline that is closer to production and construction than design, representation or communication processes.
Initially this course will approach the methods, systems and construction´s process of architecture and then will follow up and support each students´ project. It will allow to identify the disciplinary aspects of the theoretical and scientific universe of physics of buildings, deepened during the practical lessons of the construction, supporting the final work of Project course which will focus on Collective Housing in Oporto.

Lecture 1 | The Program of the course: Content, Methodology, Goals, Results and Methods of Evaluation.
Lecture 2 | Project
Lecture 3 | Innovation and Technology
Lecture 4 | Construction and regulations
Lecture 5 | Sustainability
Lecture 6 | Energy
Lecture 7 | Materials
Lecture 8 | Building
Lecture 9 | Construction
Lecture 10 | Construction systems
Lecture 11 | Foundations
Lecture 12 | Structure
Lecture 13 | Coverage
Lecture 14 | The Wall
Lecture 15 | Coatings
Lecture 16 | Openings
Lecture 17 | Installations (networks, ITED, HVAC, home automation ...)
Lecture 18 | Notion of comfort
Lecture 19 | Construction of inner space
Lecture 20 | Quality of construction
Lecture 21 | Pathology of buildings
Lecture 22 | Rehabilitation Project
Lecture 23 | Thermal insulation and waterproofing
Lecture 24 | House construction
Lecture 25 | Urban space construction

Mandatory literature

Abalos Inaki; Tecnica y arquitectura en la ciudad contemporânea, 1950-1990. ISBN: 84-86763-74-6
Allen Edward; Como funciona un edificio. ISBN: 84-252-1089-5
Deplazes Andrea 340; Constructing architecture. ISBN: 3-7643-7189-7
Derry T.K.; Historia de la tecnologia. ISBN: 84-323-0281-3
Millaruelo Aparicio José 205; Ordenación del territorio y desarrollo sostenible. ISBN: 987-507-294-x
Paricio Ignacio; La construcción de la arquitectura

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching method is expositive during the theoretical course and investigative, either individually or in groups, during practical classes. It is intended that students interpret, analyze and discuss the themes of these lessons and do a comprehensive research on some of the issues he is interest in. The practical work proposes a work of collecting and processing information, to be then synthesized and presented. It is intended that this research will be developed during the time of practical classes and under teachers´ monitoring, to be after publicly presented to colleagues. Buildings´ construction site visits intend to bring an experimental dimension to the course by introducing the experience of onsite work and constructive issues that architects face while project designers and coordinators of the whole project.
It is not intended any approach to the methods, models and work processes of the profession of an architect. However it is expected that the student develops a working methodology, based on study and scientific research, taking the Architecture as a synthesis attitude based and grounded in the systematization of information, knowledge and understanding of physical phenomena and technology. To that extent this discipline should be an essential stimulus to deepen and the coherence necessity of Project idea.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	0,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Minimal record of attendance, class participation and a positive rating in both works and tests.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation will be related to four parts with the following relative weights:

1st Semester:
• Individual work - 30%
• Group work - 30%
• Test - 30%
• Attendance and participation - 10%

2nd Semester:
• Group work - 30%
• Test - 30%
• Draft a practical building of collective housing. (Project III): 30%
• Attendance and participation - 10%

Examinations or Special Assignments

The theory classes will be on Monday from 11.00 to 13.00. Practical classes will be on Wednesday and Fridays as scheduled. Some visits will be held to construction sites taking place on an arranged time and place.

Work group
There will be a team work per semester.
It is proposed that the work is performed by groups of three/five elements and to the extension of one/two article(s) of 10 double pages A4 and respecting graphic standards defined in the attached document. The structure of the work will be the following:

00 | Abstract and keywords
01 | The historical context, origin and chronology
02 | Culture and Context
03 | Ways of application
04 | An author
05 | A work
06 | A constructive section(s)
07 | Technical aspects of the material
08 | 3D detail(s) of the building
09 | References of catalog
10 | Bibliography and other references

The groups, subjects and further work should be conducted during practical classes. The theme of the work will be chosen from the following subjects or focus on a different material or construction system proposed by the student:
01 | Solid Bricks
02 | Masonry
03 | Cement
04 | Concrete
05 | Zinc
06 | Copper
07 | Aluminium
08 | Iron
09 | Glass
10 | Ceramic
11 | Stone
12 | Plastic
13 | Composites and conglomerates
14 | Plaster and stucco
15 | Insulation materials
16 | Energy savings materials
17 | Eco-friendly and recycled materials
18 | Paper or Textiles
19 | Soil
20 | Paints, varnishes and colors
There may be up to two groups developing the same theme.

Individual work
the individual work will be about collective houses. The student should individually study a collective residential building and present it by 30 important constructive details from 30 singular points of the building.


Test per semester

A test will be conducted at the end of each semester focusing on the topics covered in lectures and by discipline´s bibliography. Note: The test is be without consultation.

Observations

Parallel activities:
C2Lab
A building laboratory will be created encouraging research on systems and construction materials. It is intended to organize a construction library, with books and materials catalogs thus creating a place to support Project with direct connection with the development of the course Project 3. It is intended that this laboratory will create external relationships with different entities in the world of construction and those developing this sector. It may be a way to visit and/or presented in national and international fairs and nurturing links with international institutions such as MIT, Cambridge, USGBC, BRE among others.

Ecobuild
From the 3rd to 5th of March it will be held in London “Ecobuild” one of the biggest fairs that claim itself as "the biggest event of Sustainable Design and Construction". We suggest visiting the fair as well as participation in conferences and seminar around this event. ~

09 | Notes and Dates

It is intended that students can make the next practice session with the group they will work with.

Some dates:
• 27 October - visit to LEED rated building (tbc)
• November 15 - Delivery of group work
• November 24 - Visit to an institutional construction work site (tbc)
• January 3 - Test review
• January 10 - Test
• Jan. 19 - Visit to one Parque Escolar construction work site (tbc)
• January 24 - delivery of individual work
• 3-5 March - Ecobuild Exhibition in London
• April 13 - Visit to a rehabilitation construction work site (tbc)
• May 18 - Visit to a multifamily housing construction work site (tbc)
• May 30 - Test review
• June 6 - Test
• July 1 - On-line publication of the work C2lab 2010/2011