ARCH0119-1 : Materials 1

Study Programmes 2015-2016

ARCH0119-1

Materials 1

Duration :

44h Th, 4h Pr

Number of credits :

Bachelor in architecture		4

Lecturer :

Henriette Michaux, Dimitri Schmitz

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Exploration of the world of construction materials will be developed over the whole academic year.
In the first term, the course enables students to discover the possible use of various architectural materials through the use of photographic reportage. Classification of materials on the basis of substance rather than function enables students to become aware of the impact of their choices on the environment.
In the second term, the course will address the performance of materials and the procedures involved in their production and processing. This knowledge will be indispensable in terms of choosing materials and designing constructive systems.
One session will be devoted to practical work to learn about how to apply knowledge acquired during theory classes and to highlight the close connections existing between different parts of the materials course.

Learning outcomes of the course :

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

The lectures are illustrated by a photo report of implementation of various construction materials.
The practical workshop will explore the characteristics of one or two materials provided by the student.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Class attendance is required