Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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![]() | 6 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Academic Year |
![]() | CW 100% |
![]() | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | Aims: To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade construction. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to: * design and specify facades that meet the fundamental requirements of a wall. * evaluate through life performance of a façade. Skills: Holistic review of façade detailing in a whole building context. Critical assessment of facade detailing. Written and oral communications. These skills are facilitated and assessed. Content: Forms of façade construction, support systems and interface design, building and cladding movement, sealing building envelopes, fire performance, access, maintenance and refurbishment. |
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AR50374 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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