Techniques: Construction and Networks

larcb2161  2025-2026  Bruxelles Saint-Gilles

Techniques: Construction and Networks
5.00 credits
40.0 h + 15.0 h
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Teacher(s)
Llaguno Maider;
Language
French
Main themes
This course examines the impact of construction and specialized techniques on architectural projects. It aims to develop a comprehensive and integrative understanding of how environmental and comfort considerations influence the technical and constructive design of buildings. The course also familiarizes students with technical, scientific, and regulatory documentation, as well as professional communication tools.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Develop a comprehensive proposal for construction systems that align with the site’s characteristics, the architectural project, and environmental considerations,
  • Design the integration of technical networks within an architectural project,
  • Use technical, scientific, and regulatory documentation on materials, construction techniques, and specialized systems,
  • Explain the principles and illustrate the components of electrical networks,
  • Describe, pre-dimension, and represent networks and equipment related to water management, in all its forms, within a building and on a site,
  • Define and represent passive and active fire safety strategies, including related equipment,
  • Design complex construction nodes that manage the interface between various technical systems,
  • Evaluate the sustainability impacts of design and material choices,
  • Prepare documentation to effectively communicate an architect’s proposal to industry professionals.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
LO1.4 Compose the material elements of a construction or development with artistry. LO1.6 Integrate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales. LO2.4 Inventively illustrate construction logics. LO3.2 Understand and apply the construction and technical processes related to architecture. LO3.3 Understand and integrate scientific and technical knowledge to realize an architectural project. LO3.4 Understand and assess the environmental, social, and economic consequences of construction and technical choices. LO5.2 Communicate attentively, inclusively, and effectively with the various stakeholders of the architectural project. LO5.4 Advocate for and act in favor of exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
 
Content
The course focuses on shaping the thinking and model development of an integrated architectural design project, from its constructive aspects to its service components—an essential pathway toward embedding sustainability within the design process.
Teaching methods
The course offers theoretical lectures — with the possible participation of external speakers —, work sessions on project documentation and building information modeling, as well as discussion sessions. Students will be guided in carrying out a group project dedicated to the integrated definition of a design project.
Evaluation methods
In this course, students are assessed in two ways:
  1. Assignments to be submitted during class sessions
    (30% of the final grade)
  2. Assignment and presentation to be submitted during the official examination period
    (70% of the final grade)
The instructor reserves the right to invite external members for the final evaluation. These members are authorized to assess students for the portion of the work presented to them.
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Architecture (Bruxelles)
ARCB2M
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