Degree in Architecture Studies

In La Salle you will be trained to become a responsable architect. Likewise, you will acquire the capacity to respond to the needs of society using the most advanced knowledge and technologies

CONSTRUCTION 3. Comfort systems: the building envelope

Description
1.1. Code: YY016 1.2. Type of course: Core Course 1.3. Semester: Semester-based 1.4. ECTS Credits: 6 1.5. Responsible Professor: 1.6. Language: Catalan - Spanish - English
Type Subject
Tercer - Obligatoria
Semester
Second
Course
2
Credits
6.00
Previous Knowledge
Objectives

- Understand, apply, and analyze comfort construction systems; the envelope.

- Comprehend the construction process of envelope systems from technical and sustainability criteria.

- Understand, apply, and analyze the suitability of materials in relation to the comfort system, the envelope, and its life cycle.

- Recognize regulations as a legal framework.

Contents

The Construction III course aims to provide an understanding, application, and analysis of comfort construction systems under technical and sustainable criteria, following the phases of envelope conception in the project, execution, and on-site control. It delves into the construction details, material requirements, quality control, and the life cycle of the proposed solution, always in compliance with current regulations.

1. The Vertical Envelope

A1. Heavy Façade; Wet Construction

A2. Lightweight Façade

A3. Openings

2. The Horizontal Envelope

B1. Roof with Heavy Support

Ground Contact Systems

Methodology

Problem-solving and exercise classes

Laboratory practices

Self-paced learning

Flipped classroom

Gamification

Peer instruction

Real-world events

Just-in-time teaching

Lecture

Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria

Examinations

Assignments

Internal/external reports

Exercises, problems, and practical work

Projects

Group/individual presentations

Self-assessment

Class participation/attendance tracking

Project reviews: tutoring sessions

Project reviews: tribunal/jury evaluations

Basic Bibliography
Additional Material