Description
General introduction to materials and methods of construction with focus on wood and timber frame construction. Site conditions, foundations, structure and envelope design in terms of their response to local climate: sun (light and heat) wind, moisture. (Core course).
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): permission of the School.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): permission of the School.
- Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
General introduction to materials and methods of construction with focus on wood and timber frame construction. Site conditions, foundations, structure and envelope design in terms of their response to local climate: sun (light and heat) wind, moisture. (Core course).
- Prerequisite(s): permission of the School.
- Lectures three hours a week.
Sources and references
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/calendars/2022-2023/undergrad/undergradprograms/architecturalstudies/