ARPL 634 Construction II: Materials and Methods
This course exposes students to the exploration of materials and their functional implications. Information presented in this course will explore the considerations inherent in making decisions about material selection, with particular emphasis on the desired performance characteristics as well as the capacity of the material to produce or amplify the experiential.
The course is offered as the second part of the introduction to construction concepts, technical information and strategies, material and systems resources and professional-level understanding of the most important aspects of the making of contemporary buildings. While the scope of the course is broad, it is not, and could never be, a comprehensive treatment of all issues regarding material selection and specifications. However, the course will offer numerous strategies by which the young architectural professional may continue to augment the material presented here during further graduate studies and professional experience.