Techniques: Construction and Networks

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

Specific Learning Outcomes

• 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

• 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.