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Architecture II

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Arhi3096, Architecture I

ArhiB004, Construction Graphics

BūvZB052, Introduction to the Specialty and Professional Communication

BūvZB060, Building Materials

BūvZM019, Building Physics Special Course

MašZ2010, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing

Replaced course

Arhi3097 [GARH3097] Architecture II

Course abstract

The aim of the course is to learn the parts of buildings and design, including details of multi-storey residential, public and industrial buildings, their classification, structural structure and general requirements. The main building structures: foundations, walls, slabs, floors, partitions, stairs, roofs, windows, doors and other design concepts of the structural elements of buildings are covered both theoretically and during the course design. The basic architectural design principles of multi-storey residential buildings, public buildings: children's institutions, schools, cinemas and sports facilities, as well as industrial buildings are covered

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: Understands the fundamentals of building design. Knowledge of the design of public and industrial buildings and structures - written examination.
Skills: To be able to produce drawings for the AR part of construction. Know how to apply construction terminology. Know how to apply fire safety standards and requirements. Produce appropriate project documentation in the form of sketches or technical design. Know how to navigate construction materials supply, suitability and cost. Know the properties of construction materials. Know the essential requirements for public and industrial buildings - control work.
Competence: Able to design the architectural part of a building project. Able to carry out the evaluation, examination or approval of the AR part of building designs. Knows how to assess and comply with environmental protection measures - control work.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. General concepts of buildings and building design - building classification, structural schemes, typification and unification (1h)
2. Building thermal engineering, sound insulation and natural lighting in residential and public buildings (1h)
3. Substrates and their classification - subsoils, natural and artificial substrates (3h)
4. General requirements and classification of foundations (2h)
5. Selection of the most suitable type of foundation, technical and economic characteristics (1h)
6. Requirements for walls and classification of walls (1h)
7. Architectural and structural elements and assemblies of walls (1h)
8. Classification of roof coverings, requirements for them, technical and economic performance (1h)
9. classification and requirements for floors in residential and public buildings (1h)
10. Structural elements of floors (1h)
11. Types of partition walls in residential and public buildings, classification, significant requirements (1h)
12. Types of staircases and basic design principles (2h)
13. Staircase construction, staircases, special staircases (1h)
14. Roof types, general requirements, construction (1h)
15. Roof coverings, composite roofs, flat roofs (1h)
16. Windows, overlights, doors and gates (1h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Pass a written examination in which detailed drawings of 3 structural details described in the text must be drawn. The examination grade depends on correct detailing of assemblies, dimensional accuracy, definition and choice of materials used, exclusion of through bridges, acoustics and other important characteristics.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Individual work:

1. Definition of the scope of the course project, drawing up of the space programme
2. Calculation of domestic space, equipment
3. Calculation of the thermal engineering of the building envelope
4. Assessment of the subsoil, analysis of geological data
5. evaluation of foundation options, calculation
6. Analysis and selection of options for the structural scheme of the building
7. Analysis and selection of options for slabs - beams, trusses
8. Preparation of a description of the engineering services.
9. Preparation of a site plan for the course work
10. Preparation of drawings of typical assemblies and details
11. Drawing and presentation of floor plans
12. Drawing and design of two sections of a building
13 Drawing and design of building elevations
14. drawing and design of structural plans of the building - floor, foundation and roof plans
15 Design, printing and brochure of course work.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Examination - a text-based task for three structural assemblies (e.g. foundation structural assembly, column and slab connection assembly, etc.). Within 60 min, draw the detailed structural nodes with dimensions, element decodings and technical specification. The examination grade for the course of study depends on the grade of the examination task and the cumulative grade for the course of study. A student can obtain a passing grade in the examination if at least 50% of the structural assemblies are drawn correctly and in detail. Students who have at least 7 marks in the control assignments of this course of study and a passing grade is obtained before the examination session may not take the theory test of the examination and use the pass mark of the course of study as the grade of the theory test. The examination mark is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the three examination problems. The student is able to demonstrate the acquired knowledge, skills and competence by defending an independently developed project.

Compulsory reading

1. Bokalders V., Bloka M. Ekoloģiskās būvniecības rokasgrāmata. Rīga: Domas spēks, 2013. 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. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell, 2012. ISBN 978-1405192538

Further reading

1. Šterns H. Jumtu nesošās konstrukcijas un segumi. Rīga: Avots. , 1992. , 158 lp. lpp.
2. McLeod V. Detail in Contemporary Timber Architecture. London: Laurence King, 2010. ISBN 9781856696418
3. Klanten R., Feireiss L. Build-On. Converted Architecture and Transformed Buildings. Berlin: Gestalten, 2009. , ISBN 9783899552591

Periodicals and other sources

1. Būvinženieris. Rīga: Latvijas Būvinženieru savienība, 2010.-2020. ISSN 1691-9262.
2. Latvijas Būvniecība. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2007.-2020. ISSN 1691-4058
3. Latvijas Architektūra. Rīga: Izdevniecība Lilita, 2006.-2020. ISSN 1407-4923

Notes

Included in the Civil Engineering programme of the Bachelor's degree in Professional Higher Education
Study plan for part-time studies (comes into force for the 1st year with the study year)