Free online courseIntroduction to Building Tech

Conteúdo do Curso

• Video class: 1-01 Introduction to building technology

  0h17m

• Exercise: What is one of the primary concerns in building technology discussed in the lecture?

• Video class: 1-02 Location and why it's important

  0h22m

• Exercise: Why is the understanding of a building's location crucial in determining the building design and choice of materials?

• Video class: 1-03 Orientation in Architectural design

  0h24m

• Exercise: How does the orientation of a building impact its design in relation to solar energy?

• Video class: 1-04 Site Analysis for Architectural design students

  0h22m

• Exercise: Why is site analysis considered an essential part of the early stages of building design?

• Video class: 1-05 Regulations in Architectural design

  0h29m

• Exercise: In the context of building developments, what is the primary role of a planning authority?

• Video class: 1-06 Basic Structural principles in Architectural design

  0h16m

• Exercise: Which type of load acts laterally on buildings and requires special attention during the design process to ensure stability?

• Video class: 1-07 Structural Systems in Architectural design

  0h20m

• Exercise: In the context of building structures, what is the primary function of a foundation?

• Video class: 1-08 Timber frame history

  0h22m

• Exercise: What was a key development that allowed timber buildings to be constructed with less skilled labor during the transition from traditional timber framing to early modern framing methods?

• Video class: 1-09 Platform frame construction

  0h22m

• Exercise: What is one primary advantage of using platform framing in construction?

• Video class: 1-10 Ground bearing floor

  0h13m

• Exercise: What is a key advantage of groundbearing floors in terms of accessibility?

• Video class: 1-11 Suspended floor

  0h15m

• Exercise: What is one primary purpose of the void beneath a suspended ground floor in domestic buildings?

• Video class: 1-12 Basic Strip foundations

  0h13m

• Exercise: What is the primary function of a strip foundation in building construction?

• Video class: 1-13 Building envelope

  0h08m

• Exercise: What is a primary function of the building envelope in construction?

• Video class: 1-14 Heat Loss in Architectural design

  0h16m

• Exercise: What is a core function of a building envelope in relation to heat management?

• Video class: 1-15 Vapour control in Architectural design

  0h11m

• Video class: 1-16 Insulation for buildings

  0h17m

• Exercise: Which of the following types of insulation is most suitable for use in areas with high moisture exposure due to its water-resistant properties?

• Video class: 1-17 Breather membranes

  0h07m

• Exercise: What is the primary function of a breather membrane in a building envelope?

• Video class: 1-18 Roof Construction

  0h19m

• Exercise: What structural element in a roof truss system is primarily responsible for resisting tension to prevent the spreading of the eaves?

• Video class: 1-19 Roof Details

  0h24m

• Exercise: What is one key advantage of a warm roof compared to a cold roof in terms of loft space usage?

• Video class: 1-20 Cladding

  0h30m

• Exercise: What is the primary function of cladding in building construction?