Technology for Interior Architects 1 - INTA2171

The course is an introduction to both the craft and the discipline of the principles of construction and structures and includes a brief introduction to sustainability and design for further detailed exploration in INTA2172 Technology for Interior Architects 2. Construction: There will be an introduction to constructional systems including small-scale timber structures, small-scale masonry construction with a brief analysis of constructional principles. A further study of structural elements, systems and materials with case studies will also be explored. Structures : Understanding and examining how structures work without the need for mathematical formulas. The concept of forces, load transfer, strength, stability and stiffness will be examined. The course will outline key structural behaviour, concepts and focus upon basic structural elements and systems. The emphasis will be upon general principles and their graphical analysis using case studies throughout history to examine this further.