MIM 263E - Building Construction Methods

Course Objectives

1. To understand and analyze building elements and components.
2. To obtain knowledge about building construction methods.
3. To integrate building elements and components.

Course Description

Analysis, design and construction of building elements. External wall
systems, window and door systems, floor systems, vertical
circulation systems, roof systems, partition systems. Constructional design requirements,performance criteria, resources. Design principles of building element systems, Traditional and advanced construction methods. Application and/or studio work.