Construction of Architecture of Wood 

Code:

50140C5

Acronym:

CAM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Technology

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://sigarra.up.pt/faup/pt/ucurr_geral.ficha_uc_view?pv_ocorrencia_id=472371
Responsible unit:	Arquitectura (A)
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	9	MIARQ	4	-	3	-	81
			5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

From the understanding of the material, its provenance and its capacity for transformation, the course unity Construction of Architecture of Wood aims to create a specific understanding of wood as a material that construct durable architecture. In this sense, fundamental principles are introduced on the use of wood as a building material, taking into account its properties and the industrial processes associated with its transformation.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is expected that the student, when reflecting on the topics covered in the course, acquire tools that allow him, during his future architectural practice, to establish an increasingly adjusted relationship between form and construction, in the sense of an architectural production sensitive to the place, circumstance and context.

In this sense, starting from the reading of a set of works, the design strategies and construction techniques used in different circumstances will be analysed, to understand the relationship between the overall logic of the work and the set of details that define it.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction

1.1. Global/Local
1.2 Antropecene

2. Forest management, wood production and wood construction: an integrated cycle for the development of a low carbon economy.

3. Wood as a building material. The properties and technical characteristics of different species and the evolution of their transformation, in time and space.

4. Between vernacular architecture and urban architecture: perspectives of adaptation to local circumstances.

5. The importance of detail design in the construction architecture of wood. Strategies used to increase its durability.

Mandatory literature

Ignacio Paricio; La construcción de la arquitectura
Andrea Deplazes; Constructing architecture. ISBN: 3-7643-7189-7
Josef Kolb; Systems in timber engineering. ISBN: 978-3-7643-8689-4
Dominique Gauzin-Muller; Le bois dans la construction. ISBN: 2-281-11117-2
Anton Steurer; Developments in timber engineering. ISBN: 3-7643-7163-3
Klaus Pracht; Les systèmes constructifs en bois
Konrad Wachsmann; Building the wooden house. ISBN: 3-7643-5134-9

Complementary Bibliography

Ernesto Veiga de Oliveira; Arquitectura tradicional portuguesa. ISBN: 972-20-0959-1
Ernesto Veiga de Oliveira; Casas esguias do Porto e Sobrados do Recife
Ernesto Veiga de Oliveira; Construções primitivas em Portugal
Jorge Dias; Espigueiros portugueses. ISBN: 972-20-1138-3
Benjamim Pereira; Sistemas de serração de madeiras. ISBN: 972-667-145-0
Albino de Carvalho; Madeiras portuguesas. ISBN: 972-8097-23-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Based on the interconnection of themes contained in the program, class time will be divided between:
a) The exposition of scientific material on the material, where the reading of a set of reference works in the field of architecture aims to systematize constructive solutions in their relationship with architectural form;
b) Wood and derived materials;
c) Carpentry: the art of joinery and processes for transforming wood into elements such as doors, window frames, furniture;
d) The architect presents the work;
e) visit the site.
f) Simultaneously, during the semester, time will be given to develop an idea around the use of wood, whose construction is expected to take place by the end of the school year.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	25,00
Trabalho de campo	10,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	45,00
Estudo autónomo	10,00
Frequência das aulas	18,00
Trabalho de campo	8,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the applicable legislation, attendance at at least 75% of the contact times is considered a prerequisite for attendance. The achievement of frequency also requires the delivery of the practical work done in each class and the practical work done on building selected by the student.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is calculated by summing the scores obtained by applying the weighting factors to each of the three evaluation components:

Average of practical work done in class (50%);
Attendance (30%);
Average of fieldwork (20%).

Observations

According to the devellopment of COVID-19 pandemy, and depending on the dispostions that may be demanded by the Portuguese Health Authorities, changes may occur in face-to-face classes regime.