Technology of the built environment 1 - Introduction and materials

Introduction

Course description :

The Building Technology 1 course is a first approach to the techniques used to construct a building. The course consists of two integrated parts of equal importance.

The Introduction part presents the techniques in relation to the needs that the building must satisfy. The general idea behind the construction of the course is to offer students an initial look at all these technical principles, which will be covered in greater detail in subsequent courses. In terms of form, the component is developed through the analogy between the physiological functioning of the human body and the physical-technical-architectural functioning of a building. These analogies will feed into and illustrate the course, making it easier for students to understand and remember new principles.


The Materials section presents the resources available to implement the building and their specific features. It aims to provide students with basic knowledge of the classification of materials (structure, composition, porosity, etc.), their physical, chemical and mechanical properties and how they are produced. These aspects will provide an opportunity to look at different families of materials (polymeric and hydrocarbon bonded materials, wood, hydraulically bonded materials, etc.).


The course focuses on the following current, cross-disciplinary issues that are essential to the training of future architects: sustainability: sustainable development, sustainable cities, territories, global warming, environmental footprint, circular materials

, etc.

Materials

Course description :

The Building Technology 1 course is a first approach to the techniques used to construct a building. The course consists of two integrated parts of equal importance.

The Introduction part presents the techniques in relation to the needs that the building must satisfy. The general idea behind the construction of the course is to offer students an initial look at all these technical principles, which will be covered in greater detail in subsequent courses. In terms of form, the component is developed through the analogy between the physiological functioning of the human body and the physical-technical-architectural functioning of a building. These analogies will feed into and illustrate the course, making it easier for students to understand and remember new principles.


The Materials section presents the resources available to implement the building and their specific features. It aims to provide students with basic knowledge of the classification of materials (structure, composition, porosity, etc.), their physical, chemical and mechanical properties and how they are produced. These aspects will provide an opportunity to look at different families of materials (polymeric and hydrocarbon bonded materials, wood, hydraulically bonded materials, etc.).


The course focuses on the following current, cross-disciplinary issues that are essential to the training of future architects: sustainability: sustainable development, sustainable cities, territories, global warming, environmental footprint, circular materials

, etc.

Introduction

At the end of this learning unit, students will be able to :

• Perceive the many roles played by architecture.
• Perceive the interactions between architecture, building technology and building physics.
• Interpret the way a building's structure works in relation to the graphic documents presenting it.
• Think about the composition of walls when drawing up an architectural project.
• Know the main technical networks supplying a building.
• Select a building material according to its ability to withstand the stresses to which it will be subjected.
• Understand the mechanisms by which materials interact with the environment.

• 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
• Use mathematical and physical concepts to understand how materials work.
• Include environmental, landscape, cultural and socio-political values
• Take into account the climatic and geographical factors of the site

Materials

At the end of this learning unit, students will be able to :

• Perceive the many roles played by architecture.
• Perceive the interactions between architecture, building technology and building physics.
• Interpret the way a building's structure works in relation to the graphic documents presenting it.
• Think about the composition of walls when drawing up an architectural project.
• Know the main technical networks supplying a building.
• Select a building material according to its ability to withstand the stresses to which it will be subjected.
• Understand the mechanisms by which materials interact with the environment.

• 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
• Use mathematical and physical concepts to understand how materials work.
• Include environmental, landscape, cultural and socio-political values
• Take into account the climatic and geographical factors of the site

Introduction

As an introductory course, no specific pre-requisites or corequisites are expected. Nevertheless, students will regularly be asked to draw on basic knowledge in mathematics and physics, reviewed in ARCH 1107-1.

Materials

As an introductory course, no specific pre-requisites or corequisites are expected. Nevertheless, students will regularly be asked to draw on basic knowledge in mathematics and physics, reviewed in ARCH 1107-1.

Introduction

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 and tutorials

• Lecture and interactive teaching

• 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

Materials

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 and tutorials

• Lecture and interactive teaching

• 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

Introduction

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.

Materials

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.

Introduction

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Books for optional consultation available in the university libraries:

Jancovici, J.-M., Blain, C., & Sapin, C. (2021). Le monde sans fin.

Ching, F. (2015). Architecture?: form, space, & order

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

Courard L. (2012) Matériaux de construction, Université de Liège, Centrale des cours de l'AEES (cours GCIV0184)

Materials

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Books for optional consultation available in the university libraries:

Jancovici, J.-M., Blain, C., & Sapin, C. (2021). Le monde sans fin.

Ching, F. (2015). Architecture?: form, space, & order

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

Courard L. (2012) Matériaux de construction, Université de Liège, Centrale des cours de l'AEES (cours GCIV0184)

Introduction

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

The course includes a single assessment based on the 2 parts of the course (Introduction and Materials), an implicit solution multiple-choice questionnaire (ICQ), for the January, June and September sessions.

Each course component is graded out of 20 points, rounded to the nearest whole number, and accounts for 50% of the overall grade for the teaching unit.

The overall grade will correspond to the average of the two components, rounded to the nearest unit.

To pass the subject, students must obtain an overall mark of 10/20 or higher.

Materials

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

The course includes a single assessment based on the 2 parts of the course (Introduction and Materials), an implicit solution multiple-choice questionnaire (ICQ), for the January, June and September sessions.


Each course component is graded out of 20 points, rounded to the nearest whole number, and accounts for 50% of the overall grade for the teaching unit.


The overall grade will correspond to the average of the two components, rounded to the nearest unit.

To pass the subject, students must obtain an overall mark of 10/20 or higher.

Introduction

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.

Materials

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.

Introduction

Introduction and coordination: guirec.ruellan@uliege.be

Materials section: Luc.Courard@uliege.be

Materials

Introduction and coordination: guirec.ruellan@uliege.be

Materials section: Luc.Courard@uliege.be