Architectural Technology 2:1 4.5 credits

About the course

The course introduces students to the fundamental layers of building construction: structure, envelope, and materials. It develops an understanding of how structural systems support a building, how envelopes mediate between inside and outside, and how material choices both shape performance and have an impact on circularity.

Students learn the basics of building physics, exploring how buildings interact with their environment and how passive design strategies can support thermal comfort while reducing reliance on mechanical systems.

Active conditioning strategies for heating, colling and ventilation of building systems are also introduced. Through practical exercises, students examine the relationship between structure and envelope and begin to integrate technical knowledge with architectural design through technical drawings and physical and/or digital models.