COSTRUZIONE DELL'ARCHITETTURA M - Z

The course aims to provide the main cognitive tools on design criteria, building types, constructive methods and techniques, referring to the sector of the new construction in seismic area.

The topics of the program of theoretical lessons will be presented through classroom lectures.

During the course the students will also develop a design project, with periodic reviews by the teacher.

THEORETICAL LESSONS

1. General overview

1.1. Object and purpose of the course.

2. Construction process and building construction

2.1. Construction process.

2.2. Building construction.

3. Design models for sustainable architecture

3.1. Principles of sustainable architecture.

3.2. Bioclimatic design solutions.

3.3. Articulation of interior spaces in residential buildings.

3.4. Use of renewable sources for on-site production of thermal and electrical energy. Architectural integration of solar panels.

4. Building types

4.1. Framework and definition of the concept of "building type" and its possible use in design. Demanding framework for functional types: characterizing elements.

4.2. Isolated, terraced, multi-storey residential buildings: logic of space design and design examples.

4.3. School buildings: logic of space design and design examples.

4.4. Healthcare buildings: logic of space design and design examples.

5. Construction materials

5.1. Wood. Physical-mechanical characteristics and technical properties; seasoning and protection; fire resistance. Classification of timber types. Artificial timber: plywood; MDH and HDF panels; sandwich panels; plywood panels; particleboards; CLT.

5.2. Metals. Technology of ferrous metals: steel; notes on physical-mechanical characteristics of steel and fire resistance; classification of steels for architecture. Technology Non-ferrous metals: cast iron; aluminum and its alloys; copper and its alloys; lead.

5.3. Bricks. Production. Classification: solid bricks; hollow bricks; bricks for roofing; lightweight clay blocks.

5.4. Mortars. Composition and dosage. Classification and properties: aerial mortars; gypsum mortars; hydraulic mortars; cement mortars; compound mortars; mortars with additives; special mortars. Uses: for masonry; for plasters; for cladding, paving and sub-floors.

5.5. Concrete. Mix. Cast, compaction and seasoning. Beton brut. Lightweight concrete.

6. Building components

6.1. Supporting framework

6.1.1. Generality. Functions, geometry, construction elements. Overview of anti-seismic requirements; pre-sizing.

6.1.2. Supporting framework with reinforced concrete (RC) and prestressed concrete. Generality. Characteristics and properties of RC; reinforcement systems; formwork; transporting and placing concrete. Characteristics, properties, uses of prestressed concrete.

6.1.3. Steel Structures. Features and properties; connection details.

6.1.4. Foundations. Soil: classification; physical and mechanical characteristics. Direct and indirect foundations steel and RC structures. Construction details.

6.2. Vertical closures

6.2.1. Current load bearing and non-load bearing walls. Function and classification; materials and construction techniques. Energy issues. Construction details.

6.2.2. Underground vertical closures. Function and classification; solutions with and without air-gap. Protection of counter-ground walls. Construction details.

6.2.3. Windows. Function and classification; construction materials and details.

6.3. Horizontal closures

6.3.1. Floors on ground. Function, types and construction techniques. Construction details.

6.3.2. Intermediate floors. Characteristics, properties and executive modalities of wooden, steel, c.a. floors. Floors with prefabricated RC and prestressed concrete joists. Construction details.

6.3.3. Roofs. Pitched roofs: nomenclature; carpentry; types of tiles; thermos-hygrometry; construction details. Flat roofs: slope patterns; waterproofing materials; insulating materials; types of stratifications; construction details.

6.4. Stairs. Form and classification. Elements of the stairs. Sizing. Bearing structure. Finishes. Geometric and construction issues. Construction details.

6.5. Partition walls. Function and classification; materials, construction techniques and details.

7. Design declinations  

7.1. The design levels.

7.2 Executive, operational and economic design.

7.3 The concept of interoperability.

DESIGN ACTIVITIES

During the design exercise students (in groups of two) will have to work on the design of a residential building, assigned by the lecturer.

The design documents required, to be drawn up in accordance with the regulations and the graphic indications available online (MS Teams, "Design Exercise" folder), are as follows:

·       general planimetry with external arrangements (1:100);

·       furnished plan of each level, with table showing the aero-illuminated surfaces (1:100);

·       plan of the roofs with diagrams of the slopes and location of the solar panels (1:100), and with technical data sheets of the chosen PV panels and solar collectors;

·       carpentry of the large and small frames of the pitched roof, if any (1:100);

·       min. 2 significant sections, assigned by the lecturer (1:100);  

·       elevation of all fronts (1:100);

·       plan of the foundations (1:100) with min. 2 significant sections (1:100) and dimensioned detail section of the inverted beam (1:20)

·       structural plan of each floor (1:100) with at least 2 significant sections (1:100);

·       construction details with descriptive captions of materials and components, in vertical and horizontal section (1:10).

Slides illustrated by the lecturer during lectures (published on MS Teams, 'Lecture slides' folder) and lecture notes.
Construction details drawn and explained by the lecturer during the lectures.
We also recommend consulting DETAIL magazine and the UTET and The Plan atlases.

The examination will consist of an oral interview on the topics covered during the lectures. The assessment of the oral exam is based on the following criteria: level of knowledge of the required topics, expressive ability and language property, ability to connect the various topics of the programme, ability to apply the knowledge to concrete cases, also by means of freehand graphic execution of construction details. The final grade will take into account both the outcome of the aforementioned oral interview and the assessment of the design exercise, which will be carried out by all students in groups of two during the couse. The evaluation of the design exercise is based on the following criteria: completeness, correctness, originality and accuracy of the work. This design exercise must be completed within approximately one week of the end of the course (the exact date will be indicated well in advance by the lecturer) and the valutation will be group-based. Each member of the group will be free to appear at the examination calls independently of the other colleagues in their group. Procedure for registering for an examination call: booking on the university portal. At least eight examination appointments are scheduled during the year.

Foors on ground and their construction details.

Vertical closures and their construction details.