Course syllabus for CAD, architectural technology 2

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameCAD, form och teknik 2
  • CodeACE163
  • Credits6 Credits
  • OwnerTKARK
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyArchitecture
  • ThemeArchitectural design project 3 c
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 45116
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0122 Laboratory, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0222 Written and oral assignments, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0322 Project, part C 3 c
Grading: UG		 3 c

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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

At least 40 university credits in Year 1 of the Architecture program, or equivalent work from comparable architecture or design education. Passed in CAD, Architectural technology 1 or equivalent.

Aim

The aim of the course is to:
  • develop 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.
  • develop and practice detailed drawing and drawing set-up.
  • improve knowledge about building physics and develop skills in performing energy balance calculations.
  • apply digital tools and methods, 2D and 3D, for design work.
  • create an increased awareness of different forms of representation and scales and how they are applied.
  • introduce BIM - Building Information Modeling, together with other lectures etc. thus contributing to reflection on the impact of digitalisation on the architect's profession.

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

Part A: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING AND DETAILS unit (1.5 credits)
  • With support of a principal section and detail/s describe and explain the structure, function and expression of the climate shell.
  • Present drawings and models of critical details such as the foundation, door and window openings, and roof and wall sections.

Part B: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING SHELL AND INDOOR ENVIRONMENT unit (1.5 credits)
  • Present and reflect on the energy balance for a multi-family residential building.
  • Design a building using systems for energy-efficient construction, with particular focus on the building shell.
  • Demonstrate the fundamental principles of the mechanical systems used in a multi-family residential building (heating and ventilation).

Part C: COMUPTER MODELING: WORKING METHODS AND TOOLS unit (3.0 credits)
  • Build digital 3D models that include curved geometries.
  • Understand the basics of the BIM concept and model a simple BIM model.
  • Complement the model with 2D information in order to produce working drawings (floor plans, elevations, and details) according to industry standards.
  • Describe the impact of the software tool on the student's own creative process.
  • Describe the impact of digitization on education and working life.

Content

From a design task, the work is further developed and deepened by processing various technical issues about wall construction, facade details and the character of the building. The detailed work enriches and refines the expression of the building. The purpose is to be able to design details that enhances the architecture. And 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 technical meetings.

The design of a detail section is carried out with the help of 2D and 3D modeling.

A detail in 3D and a corresponding façade in 1:20, are drawn as a way to develop and understand the principle section. To gain an understanding about the technical solutions that affect the energy balance, the building is examined from an energy point of view. This is done by calculations and parameter studies.

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

A reading list will be provided at 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.

A student who is not approved in the course after the regular examination must be given the opportunity to be examined through supplementation after the end of the course if the examiner considers it feasible. If, after two attempts at completion, the student still cannot be approved, the student must retake the course. Assessment of completions takes place during Chalmers' re-examination periods. It is the student's responsibility to check reported study results in Ladok after each study period and to contact the course examiner for instructions on supplementation if an approved result is missing.

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.