Building Envelopes

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

120 hours

Admission to the Master of Architecture, Master of Construction Management or Master of Property

OR

Approval from the subject coordinator.

Hand and/or computer drawing skills are useful.

ABPL90268 Facade Design and Performance

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This subject was formerly called Facade Design and Performance.

This subject provides the student with knowledge on the technology, manufacturing, erection and performance of buildings’ external boundaries.

By considering facades and roofing systems against the processes involved in their procurement, it gives insights on the complexity of building envelope definition and production in the industry, particularly from a construction perspective.

A short introduction to the history of external cladding is followed by an overview of principal façade and roofing system functions, systems and types.

Material on simulation, testing, mock-ups, trade packaging, purchasing, activities planning, scheduling and erection is provided to help students understand the construction process.

Emphasis is also placed on the technical and organizational differences between new developments and refurbishment work.

• To develop an understanding of available envelope types and systems and their different construction methodologies;
• To gain knowledge in the planning, testing and construction processes;
• To gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary character of the building envelope from a construction and performance perspective.

• Class participation (10%).
• Weekly quiz tasks (online) weeks 2 - 5 (20%).
• Case studies and professional reports equivalent to 5000 words (30%).
• Two hour exam at the end of semester (40%).

None specified

An overview of literature will be provided before the start of the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to understanding technical terminology and engage with this construction industry;
• Ability to comprehend construction constraints and strategies;
• Ability to relate façade construction with performance criteria.