Course code Arhi3063
Credit points 3
Architecture I
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
lect.
Andris Stankevičs
MBA
Prior knowledge
Arhi1020, Construction Graphics
Arhi2012, Building Physics
BūvZ1004, Introduction into Speciality I
BūvZ2007, Building Materials I
MašZ2010, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing
Course abstract
The aim of the subject is to study the parts of the buildings and their design, including information on residential and public buildings, their classification, constructive structures and general requirements. The main building of the design: the foundations, walls, floors, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and other constructive elements of design of the building. Study the basic principles of residential buildings, public buildings, offices, schools, cinemas and sports buildings design.Industry news.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge: design of residential and public buildings. Building functional components and sub-assemblies technological solutions.
• Skills: to make the necessary calculations, develop construction drawings, the Latvian and other laws. Develop appropriate documentation with the appropriate detail in any civil design stage. Navigate the material and solutions portfolio, their rational use, costs and other economic and technical characteristics.
• Competence: to be able to develop residential and public building design and technical design of architecture. To be able to carry out construction projects for the evaluation, inspection and approving in State and local government institutions.
Compulsory reading
1. Bokalders V., Bloka M. Ekoloģiskās būvniecības rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Domas spēks, 2013. 690 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-9961-9-6
2. Noviks J. Ģimenes māja I. Rīga: SIA Tehniskā grāmata, 2006. 272 lpp.
3. Noviks J. Ģimenes māja II. Rīga: SIA Tehniskā grāmata, 2007. 272 lpp.
4. Neufert E., Neufert P. Architects' Data. Fourth Edition. Vācija: Wiley Blackwell, 2012. ISBN 978-1405192538
Further reading
1. Šterns H. Jumtu konstrukcijas un segumi. Rīga: Avots, 1992. 158 lpp.
2. McLeod V. Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture. London: Laurence King, 2010. 224 p. ISBN 9781856696418
3. Klanten R., Feireiss L. Build-On. Converted Architecture and Transformed Buildings. Berlin: Gestalten, 2009. 239 p. ISBN 9783899552591
Periodicals and other sources
1. Būvinženieris. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, 2010.-2013.
2. Latvijas Būvniecība. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2007.-2013. ISSN 1691-4058
3. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2006.-2013. ISSN 1407-4923