BUILDING STUDY & REPORT

ARCH3260
This course requires students to work in group to do a comprehensive study on design and technical aspects of a selected building. The group size is about 4-7 students depending on the size and complexity of the building. Communications with students are through lectures, seminars and site visits to guide students to fulfil the requirement of the course. The main product outcomes of the study are reports and seminars on the studied building.

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Course Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, you should be able to do critical analysis of an existing building from various aspects, covering site suitability, structures, construction and details, climatic consideration, choice of materials, services etc.

CLO1

Understand how important technical requirements are in the performance of a building

CLO2

Give critical assessments of an existing building

Transferable Skills
Teamwork , Time management, Decision making.

Teaching-learning and assessment strategy
Lecture, discussion, assignments, test, final examination.

Mode of Delivery
Lecture and discussion.

Assessment Methods and Types
Coursework : 50%