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Course year

Second year - Second Semester

Belonging Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICEA)

Course Type

Single education field course

Scientific Area

ICAR/10 - ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

Credits

9

Teaching Hours

81

Teaching Term

01/03/2021 ⇒ 11/06/2021

Attendance required

No

Type of Evaluation

Final Grade

Course Content

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Course program

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Lectureship

Part A DI NASO VINCENZO
Part B BAZZOCCHI FRIDA

Course Content - Part A

The course aims at providing basic knowledge on the building process, on residential building types, on some construction techniques, on the reference regulatory system, essential for the general design of the same. The main topics of the course are:
1. the building process and the planning phase;
2. the building, environmental and technological system;
3. residential building types;
4. construction techniques for residential buildings.

Course Content - Part B

The course aims at providing basic knowledge on the building process, on residential building types, on some construction techniques, on the reference regulatory system, essential for the general design of the same. The main topics of the course are:
1. the building process and the planning phase;
2. the building, environmental and technological system;
3. residential building types;
4. construction techniques for residential buildings.

Learning Objectives - Part A

The general objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge on the building process, on residential building types, on some construction techniques, on the reference regulatory system. In particular, the essential characteristics for the residential buildings’ distribution, functional and construction analysis and the methodological tools for their design will be provided.

The Building design course will allow the student to learn the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge and ability to understand. 1 – To know and to understand the basic knowledge on the building process, the elements needed for the functional and constructive analysis of residential building types (terraced houses, row house, multi-storey building with common walkways, tower building) and finally the methods and the tools for their design.

Knowledge and ability to practical understand. 1 – To learn the ability to apply the analysis of the environmental and technological building system in order to verify the functional/construction characteristics of the main residential building types. 2 – To acquire the ability to analyse the relationship between the components-structure-systems of residential buildings. 3 – To get the ability to deal with the regulatory system concerning residential buildings such as for instance the barrier-free accessibility and fire prevention.

Ability to draw conclusions and communication skills. 1 – To acquire the ability to design a residential building up to the executive scale, using reinforced concrete structures (and related elements), both pouring on site and partially prefabricated concrete floors with related finishes and various technological solutions for the walls (e.g. ventilated/advanced screen façade, external insulation, etc.). 2 – To get the ability to use construction systems in the building design and to analyse their performance according to the regulatory system. 3 - To learn the ability to use correctly and appropriately the language and terminology of the topic related to the issues addressed.

Autonomy of judgment. 1 – To acquire the ability to independently analyse the technological and environmental system of residential building types, including functional distribution and the distinct feasible structural and technological solutions.

Learning Objectives - Part B

The general objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge on some construction techniques and on the reference regulatory system. In particular, the essential characteristics for the buildings construction analysis and the methodological tools for their design will be provided.

The Building design course will allow the student to learn the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge and ability to understand. 1 – To know and to understand the basic knowledge on the building process, the elements needed for the functional and constructive analysis of residential building types (terraced houses, row house, multi-storey building with common walkways, tower building) and finally the methods and the tools for their design.

Knowledge and ability to practical understand. 1 – To learn the ability to apply the analysis of the environmental and technological building system in order to verify the functional/construction characteristics of the main residential building types. 2 – To acquire the ability to analyse the relationship between the components-structure-systems of residential buildings. 3 – To get the ability to deal with the regulatory system concerning residential buildings such as for instance the barrier-free accessibility and fire prevention.

Ability to draw conclusions and communication skills. 1 – To acquire the ability to design a residential building up to the executive scale, using reinforced concrete structures (and related elements), both pouring on site and partially prefabricated concrete floors with related finishes and various technological solutions for the walls (e.g. ventilated/advanced screen façade, external insulation, etc.). 2 – To get the ability to use construction systems in the building design and to analyse their performance according to the regulatory system. 3 - To learn the ability to use correctly and appropriately the language and terminology of the topic related to the issues addressed.

Autonomy of judgment. 1 – To acquire the ability to independently analyse the technological and environmental system of residential building types, including functional distribution and the distinct feasible structural and technological solutions.

Prerequisites - Part A

Knowledge related to the Architectural Design, Materials Technology and Technical Physics.

Prerequisites - Part B

Knowledge related to the Architectural Design, Materials Technology and Technical Physics.

Teaching Methods - Part A

Lectures, Workshops and visits to both construction sites and prefabrication companies.

Teaching Methods - Part B

Lectures, Workshops and visits to both construction sites and prefabrication companies.

Type of Assessment - Part A

The exam consists of passing an oral exam.
The oral exam will focus on the entire program carried out during the frontal lectures and it will occur with a series of 2-4 theoretical and/or practical questions. The exam ends with passing the oral exam.
In addition to the theoretical contents transmitted during the lectures, the oral exam allows to verify:

Ability to learn. 1 – Through the lectures, the student acquires the proper knowledge and tools to be able to continue the course of study and to be independent in the update about the discipline.

Knowledge and ability to understand. 1 – Through the lectures, the student becomes aware of the basic knowledge concerning the building process and the design process, acquires the main concepts and definitions concerning the building, environmental and technological system, learns about the methods and design tools from a functional and constructive point of view of simple buildings (residential building types).

Knowledge and ability to practical understand. 1 – Through the lectures, the student acquires the proper knowledge and tools to be able to continue the course of study and to be independent in the update about the discipline.

Type of Assessment - Part B

The exam consists of passing an oral exam.
The oral exam will focus on the entire program carried out during the frontal lectures and it will occur with a series of 2-4 theoretical and/or practical questions. The exam ends with passing the oral exam.
In addition to the theoretical contents transmitted during the lectures, the oral exam allows to verify:

Ability to learn. 1 – Through the lectures, the student acquires the proper knowledge and tools to be able to continue the course of study and to be independent in the update about the discipline.

Knowledge and ability to understand. 1 – Through the lectures, the student becomes aware of the basic knowledge concerning the building process and the design process, acquires the main concepts and definitions concerning the building, environmental and technological system, learns about the methods and design tools from a functional and constructive point of view of simple buildings (residential building types).

Knowledge and ability to practical understand. 1 – Through the lectures, the student acquires the proper knowledge and tools to be able to continue the course of study and to be independent in the update about the discipline.

Course program - Part A

The course will be developed as follows:
1. The building process: organization of the stages, roles and functions of the operators. The 5 typical steps of the process: Programming, Design, Production, Construction, Control. Typical operators: Client, Designers, Industrial companies in the construction sector, Construction companies, Users. The professional figures involved in the process, with reference to the design and construction phases and to the professional role and responsibility of the civil and construction engineer.
2. The design phase in the building process. General characteristics, methodology, procedures. The different levels of definition of the architectural project: preliminary, definitive, executive project as defined by the Public Works standards. Tasks, operating procedures and responsibilities of the professional engineer.
3. The building system. Building system structure into environmental system and technological system; definition of the 5 sub-systems that make up the technological system: load-bearing structure, external walls, internal partitions, systems, finishes and protections; definition of requirement and performance.
4. Requirements, parameters and regulations for the design of residential buildings:
4.1 Solving problems related to: accessibility, internal mobility, furnishings/equipment, environmental comfort, safety. For the parameters for the design of living spaces:
- House dimensioning
- Orientation
- Combinations in the housing organization
- House organization
- Size of the furnishings and related space of use
- Size of fixed equipment and related space of use
- Basic systems for homes especially referred to the kitchen/bathroom
4.2 Illustrative reference framework at national, regional, city level, in particular:
- Law of the Tuscany Region n.1/2005
- Law of the Tuscany Region n.65/2014
- Building Regulations of the City of Florence:
• General rules and definitions
• General construction requirements
• Specific requirements for residential buildings
- Regulations for free-barrier accessibility (application to residential buildings)
- Fire prevention regulations for residential buildings
5. Building types: definition parameters of the building type, with reference to the residential sector. Illustrative historical example and some cases of modern and contemporary architecture.
6. Distribution and constructive features of residential buildings:
6.1. Terraced houses
- Features of the type
- Layout of the construction site
- Functional model of duplex house
- System layout
- Structural schemes
6.2. Row houses
- Features of the type
- Layout of the construction site
- Distribution of the common model
- Common stair layout
- Functional model of house with different size
- System layout
- Structural schemes
6.3. multi-storey building with common walkways
- Features of the type
- Layout of the construction site
- Distribution of the common model
- Common stair layout
- Functional model of house with different size
- System layout
- Structural schemes
7. Design elements for sustainable buildings.
8. Description of some elements related to construction techniques of:
- Reinforced concrete structures and related components
- Reinforced concrete and hollow tiles mixed floors laying on site and partially prefabricated
- Load-bearing masonry walls
- Finishes for floor slab
- External walls
- Windows

Course program - Part B

In the course in addition to the module A will be detailed:
- Some elements related to reinforced concrete construction techniques (floor carpentry, stairs, slabs)
- Floor finishing systems
- Vertical and horizontal systems for moisture protection
- Precast reinforced concrete frames and panels
- External wall with external insulation and lightweight external wall.

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