2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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ARC 280 - Materials and Methods


Units: 4
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to materials and methods of the construction of buildings emphasizing the integration of design and technology. Includes comprehensive introduction to the construction of buildings and their systems, materials and methods, and their implications on building sustainability and design decision-making. Common construction methods and details are introduced. Material applications in structural and non-structural building components are explored. CAD and BIM systems are used to develop construction documents for a case study building. Skills developed include analysis of building form and function, understanding design and material selection interrelationships, and communication of ideas through drawing.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): Architecture major



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