PROGRAMME:

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME:

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

COURSE CODE:

ARC 104

DURATION:

1 3 4

UNITS:

4 UNIT

GOAL:

To develop a broad understanding of the principles of building and interior construction methods.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this module the student will be able to:

1)

Analyse and evaluate building and interior construction methods.

2)

Understand detailed design and construction.

3)

Produce detailed design drawings in response to a given brief.

4)

Draw technical drawings in a specialist field

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

COURSE: CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
COURSE CODE: ARC 104
CONTACT HOURS: 1-3
GOAL: TO ENABLE THE CANDIDATE TO DEVELOP A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING AND INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
METHODS.
COURSE SPECIFICATION: THEORETICAL CONTENT
COURSE SPECIFICATION: PRACTICAL CONTENT
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1.0: ANALYSE AND EVALUATE BUILDING AND INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION METHODS.
Week
Specific Learning Objectives
Teachers Activities
Learning Resources
Specific Learning Objective
Teachers Activities
Learning Resources
1

Write the need for construction

details.

State why this knowledge is

necessary for an architectural
technologists
Analyse and Evaluate - The
Building - function, horizontal
and vertical planning, division
of space, size/ scale.

List Building Construction

elements structure, walls,
windows, floors, ceilings, stairs
etc.

Introduction to the
course aims and
assessment.

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

1.1 Explore the principles of

structure.
1.2 Identify a range of methods
of construction

Discuss Construction
and Detailing is this
Design?

Task sheet.
Various exterior
locations.

Issue and discuss

observational task.
Supervise exterior visit
to focus on -

Explain what is
construction and
detailing

developing observational
skills

Discuss why is this

knowledge necessary
for an architectural
technologists
Building Construction
structure, walls,
windows, floors,
ceilings, stairs etc.

3D modelling challenge
- construct a paper tower
using ONLY recycled
photocopy paper and
sellotape tallest and
most stable ?

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

1.1 Explore the principles of

structure.
1.2 Identify a range of methods
of construction

Facilitate discussion of
the observations.

Demonstrate
observational task.
Supervise exterior visit
to focus on -

Task sheet.
Various exterior
locations.

developing observational
skills
logical thinking in
connection with building
construction methods.

Define the principles of

Illustrated Lecture

PowerPoint, and AV

1.3 Identify materials and

Continue observational

Various exterior

external wall construction.

External Walls

projection equipment.

finishes.

1.6 Define the principles and

features of internal wall
construction.

Basic structural
principles

Handouts

1.4 Understand construction

methods

Common wall
construction methods

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

1.5 Understand construction

methods

Handouts
Relevant building
materials and finishes
This should include cavity walls, solid
walls, thermal
insulation, timber,
concrete and steel
frame construction,.
Enclosure claddings,
infill panels, facings
and curtain walling.
Illustrated lecture
Internal Walls
Common internal wall
construction methods

task. Supervise exterior

visit to focus on -

locations.
Task sheet

developing observational
skills

Task sheets or
workbook.

logical thinking in
connection with
Materials and Finishes.
Issue a task to allow the
student to demonstrate
their understanding of
Construction eg Quiz.
Outline and illustrate
answers to task/ quiz.
Issue task to allow the
student to demonstrate
their understanding of
Internal and External
walls eg workbook
annotate or label
drawings, illustrate
construction methods
etc.

Relevant building
materials and finishes
This should include solid masonry walls,
Gypsum, metal, timber
frame/ stud partitions
and openings. Glass
screens and walls and
acrylic panels.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 2.0: UNDERSTAND DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

2.1 Describe the characteristics

of internal walls.

Illustrate lecture

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

2.3 Identify materials and

finishes fit for purpose walls.

Wall design.
2.2 Describe the characteristics
of internal wall finishes.

This should include

exposed timber framed
walls, slatted screens,
feature walls,
functioning walls, insitu concrete walls,
tensile structures and
screens.

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

Assist in locating a range

of construction materials
and finishes.

ICT Lab, PCs and

internet access.

Ask students to bring

samples of floor finishes
for next lesson.

Samples of materials
and finishes.

Illustrated lecture
Wall finishes.
Expose brick, facing
brick, ceramic tiles,
timber panels, wall
paper etc.
Explain the fixing
method of each type.
Focusing on the shape
and type available in
the market, the way of
installation, uses,
advantages and
disadvantages,
alternatives and quality
tests.
5

2.4 Describe the characteristics

of floors and ceilings.

Illustrated lecture

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

Floors and Ceilings

Basic structural
principles

2.5 Identify materials and

finishes fit for purpose floors
and ceilings.

Assist in locating a range

of construction materials
and finishes - carpet,
rubber, ceramic tiles,
marble, timber etc.

Samples of materials
and finishes.

Samples of materials

and finishes.
Common construction
methods.

Discuss floor finishes.

Explain the fixing
method of each type.
Focusing on the shape
and type available in the
market, the way of
installation, uses,
advantages and
disadvantages,
alternatives and quality
tests.

Relevant building
materials and finishes.
This should include
Suspended timber
ground floor and
openings.
Solid concrete ground
floor.
Pre-cast concrete floors
Composite floor steel
and concrete.
Suspended ceiling
systems and Gypsum /
plasterboard.
6

2.6 Describe the characteristics

of stairs and ramps.

Illustrated lecture

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

2.7 Apply floor to floor

calculations for a stair.

Bus

2.8 Apply floor to floor

calculations for a ramp.

Stairs and Ramps.

Basic structural
principles
Building Regulations
Disability
Discrimination

2.9 Analyse and record

construction details.

Issue task calculate a

stair and a ramp for a
given location and raised
platform.

Digital camera

Students should observe,

analyse and record
information annotated
sketches and
photographs.

Calculations
Materials

Design
Field visit for an under
construct build.
Explain the
construction. Focusing
on the, the way of
installation,
disadvantages,
alternatives
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3: PRODUCE DETAILED DESIGN DRAWINGS IN RESPONSE TO A GIVEN BRIEF.
7

3.1 Describe the design process

in connection with interior
detailing.

Illustrated lecture

PowerPoint, and AV
projection equipment.

Detailed Design.

Reproduce the building elements

an architectural technologist
would be involved in detailing

What is detailed design

?
The design process
Problem solving
Design form and
function

Discuss with the student

group the building
elements a architectural
technologist would be
involved in detailing identify and list
internal walls, screens,
glazing, stairs, ramps,
handrails, mezzanine
floors, doors, counters,
display, signage,
bespoke interior
elements etc

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

Show examples of detail

drawings

Design
Examples of good
detail design.
8

Describe and illustrate a Case

Studies of interior details

Basic structural
principles
Construction methods
Joints and connections

Exemplars
White board and
marker pens.

3.2 Demonstrate an
understanding of interior
detailing.

Show examples of
sketch details.

Exemplars

Issue task locate,

study, describe, analyse,
evaluate and record two
interior details.

Materials and finishes

Scale, size and
dimensions.
9

3.2 Demonstrate an
understanding of interior
detailing.

Issue Assignment to
prepare detailed design
proposals for a given
brief. (this may be
integrated with an
Architectural Project)

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

Should include
Sketchbook design
development
Annotated plan and
elevation
Detailed annotated
sections.
Supervise field visit(s)
and case studies that will
help in the completion of
the assignment.
10

3.2 Demonstrate an
understanding of interior
detailing.

Issue Assignment to
prepare detailed design
proposals for a given
brief. (this may be
integrated with an
Interior Design Project)

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

Should include
Sketchbook design
development

Annotated plan and

elevation
Detailed annotated
sections.
Supervise field visit(s)
and case studies that will
help in the completion of
the assignment.
11

3.2 Demonstrate an
understanding of interior
detailing.

Supervise field visit(s)

and assist the student to
record necessary
information.

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

12

Understand how to resolve the

interior element -

White board and

marker pen.

Form

Assist the student to

develop and resolve the
interior element
(assignment)

Function

Form

Exemplars

Technical drawings

Function
13

Reproduce technical drawings.

Assist the student to

prepare technical
drawings.

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

14

Reproduce technical drawings

and details.

Assist the student to

prepare technical
drawings and details.

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

15

Reproduce technical drawings

and details.

Assist the student to

prepare technical
drawings and details.

White board and

marker pen.
Technical drawings
Exemplars

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Examination
Test
Practical

PURPOSE AND NATURE OF ASSESSMENT (ITD

)
Final Examination (written) to assess knowledge and understanding
At least 2 progress tests for feed back.
At least 5 home works to be assessed by the teacher
TOTAL WEIGHT

WEIGHING
60%
20%
20%
100