Course syllabus for CAD, architectural technology 1

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameCAD, form och teknik 1
  • CodeACE162
  • Credits5 Credits
  • OwnerTKARK
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyArchitecture
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 45139
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0122 Written and oral assignments, part A 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c
0222 Written and oral assignments, part B 2 c
Grading: UG		 2 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Swedish.

Aim

The aim of the course is to:
  • introduce and practice some basic digital tools and methods for architectural design work, from sketch to finished result, from idea to presentation.
  • improve the ability to design building details so that the geometry, function and expression of the detail interact with the building's architecture as a whole.
  • implement different scales and drawing languages in the design of a wooden building
  • introduce concepts and connections around the indoor climate and the function of the climate shell.
  • the project also develops training in sketching and presentation.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, AND CLIMATE
  • Using established terminology, describe the indoor climate of a residential building.
  • Present the functions of the building shell and give examples of how the building shell can be configured.
  • Present a selection of details that are critical for a building's function and expression.

VISUALIZATION, PRESENTATION, AND REPRESENTATION
  • Be able to use different digital tools in a design process to sketch and draw drawings according to industry standards.
  • Be able to model simple 3D volumes digitally.

Content

Visualization, Presentation, and Representation (3.0 credits) (Part A)
In this unit students work on sketching and drafting techniques, related to a wooden building using various methods both manual and digital for the design of different parts of a building (plan, section, details, renderings, etc.).

Design, Technology, and Climate (2.0 credits) (Part B)
This unit deals with the indoor climate of the building¿s, the building's climate shell, and details of wood-framed construction.

Content
A wooden building is introduced. Issues about wall construction, facade details and building physics are processed.The idea is to provide knowledge about the function of the climate shell and how different parts of the building are constructed by practicing the ability to design and understand the building's various construction technical encounters.

Digital design tools are being introduced as part of the design process.

Organisation

The course is planned and led by a teaching team. The different parts of the course interact around a common theme. Teaching takes place through lectures, exercises, tutoring and literature studies.

Literature

d'Elia, Stefano: AutoCad Skolbok 2021, WITU, ISBN 978-91-87187-36-0
Lindecrantz D, Sellberg K-J,
d'Elia S: SketchUp 2017, WITU, 978-91-87187-26-1
Other readings are announced in connection with the start of the course.

Examination including compulsory elements

A passing grade requires active participation and completed and approved work on exercises / laboratory work as well as approved assignments.

If the result is not considered as a pass in the course, then supplementation must be completed in accordance to written instructions and assessed in the next subsequent re-examination period. If this primary supplementation does not result in a pass and further supplementation is then required, this will also be notified in writing. This secondary supplementation will be assessed in the subsequent re-examination period. If the additions are then not deemed sufficient for passing the course, the course should be retaken.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.