ARCH71-125: Materials and Methods

Description

This subject will introduce a range of concepts and intuitive levels of understanding of fundamental construction materials, the methodologies involved in their making and application in basic construction systems.  

Principles in the consideration of material employment, such as embodied energy, wastage, environmental impact, ethical manufacturing practices, structural integrity, economy, efficiency, thermal mass, durability and maintenance are explored.  In addition, the experiential qualities of weight, colour, surface, reflectivity, luminosity, transparency, opacity, translucency, resonance and solidity are also investigated.

Output is focused on collaborative methods of craftsmanship in both 2D and 3D outcomes including the physical construction and assembly of materials and systems utilising the Architecture Fabrication and Research Workshop.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an acute awareness of material types and a critical understanding of sustainability, technical and physical factors on application and manufacture. 2. Demonstrate understanding of basic construction systems including methods of assembly. 3. Ability to verbally present and represent construction and technical assemblies with 2D and 3D communication techniques. 4. Ability to experiment, test and trial various conceptual ideas using a variety of media and methods. 5. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute constructively to a team environment.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard]

Subject dates