Course code Arhi3021
Credit points 4.50
Architecture of Buildings II
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Valdis Liepa
Mg. arch.
Prior knowledge
Arhi1007, Composition I
Arhi2038, History of Architecture and Garden Art
MākZP002, Drawing I
MākZP003, Drawing II
MākZP004, Drawing III
MašZ1003, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing I
Course abstract
The aim of the course - to acquire the following topics: building classification, constructive structure. The main building materials and construction. Compositions techniques, building functional solution design regulations. Tectonic, artistic and economic coherence. Building types. 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.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge - architectural volume designing. Skills to choose right constructive and compositional solution. 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. Noviks J. Ģimenes māja. Rīga: SIA Jurģi-93, Rīga 1997.
Further reading
1. Liepiņa A. Māja laukos. Rīga: Izd. Valters un Rapa, 2003. 237 lpp.
2. Ziņojums par Latvijas tautsaimniecības attīstību. Rīga: LR Ekonomikas ministrija, ISSN 1407-4095
Periodicals and other sources
1. Studija Plus ISSN 1407 3404
2. Latvijas Arhitektūra ISSN 1407-4923
3. Deko ISSN 1407-7027