The course offers a "formative path" directed to the understanding of: principles and rules of technological design in their historical development; availability and conscious use of material resources and construction procedures; incidence of technological options over symbolic and expressive values of architecture.
Course Content - Last names E-M
Introduction to Architectural Technology; performance theory;
technological and functional complexity of construction products (from
building system to the material); principles of structural and envelop
behaviuor and environmental sustainability. Stone, ceramic, wood and
derivatives; binders, mortars and concrete, metals and alloys, reinforced
concrete, glass, synthetic materials, composite materials, bio-ecological
materials. Foundations, structures; walls, roofs, stairs, windows, plants.
Course Content - Last names N-Z
The course talk about materials, construction techniques and traditional building elements. It will highlight their historical evolution, the relationship between construction techniques and conception of architectural space, in relation to the basic principles of the structural functioning and the building envelope.
The presentation of each topic keys are attributable to:
• benefits provided
- Building as architectural elements system
- the building process
A. Campioli, M. Lavagna, Tecniche e architettura, CittàStudi, Milano 2013.
M. C. Torricelli, R. Del Nord, P. Felli, Materiali e Tecnologia dell’
Architettura, Laterza, Roma 2001.
• Torricelli M.C., Del Nord R., Felli P., Materiali e Tecnologie dell'Architettura, Editori Laterza, Collana grandi opere, Bari 2001.
• Amerio C., Canavesio G., Materiali per l’edilizia, Società Editrice Internazionale, Torino 1999
• Amerio C., Canavesio G., Tecniche ed elementi costruttivi, Società Editrice Internazionale, Torino 2000
• Baratta A., Pareti leggere e stratificate in laterizio, Laterservice, Roma, 2008
• Bertolini Luca, Materiali da costruzione, volume I – Struttura, proprietà e tecnologie di produzione, Cittàstudi edizioni, Torino 2006
• Campioli A., Lavagna M., Tecniche e Architettu-ra, ed. Cittàstudi, Biella 2013
• Hoepli, Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 4, "Tecnologie: requisiti, soluzioni, esecuzione, prestazioni", Hoepli, Milano, 1995
• Hoepli, Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 5, "Materiali e prodotti", Hoepli, Milano, 1995
• Piferi C., Il laterizio faccia a visita nei rivestimenti contemporanei, Dario Flaccovio Editore, Palermo, 2016
Learning Objectives - Last names E-M
The class aims to provide knowledge on materials, products and building
elements, highlighting the role of technology in architectural design. The
course is the first approach of the student to Architectural Technology
and addresses the basic issues of architectural construction with
emphasis on the methods and criteria for the selection and application in
the design process, guiding the student towards an integrated approach
between the design phase and construction phase.
Learning Objectives - Last names N-Z
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of materials and products for the construction and the elements that constitute the building systems, introducing the understanding of the role of technology in architectural design.
The course represents the first phase of a training in the proper use of materials and construction techniques.
The extent of knowledge that can now cover the architectural technology, the aim is to promote a critical attitude in the use of construction techniques, based on performance, aesthetics and the relationship with the context.
The technological training is oriented towards an integrated approach between design and construction.
Prerequisites - Last names E-M
Basic knowledge of mathematics, geometry, physics.
Teaching Methods - Last names E-M
The course includes the following educational activities: Lessons,
exercises, visits to the site and / or firms of construction products and / or
trade fairs
Teaching Methods - Last names N-Z
The lectures will be supplemented with practical exercises.
Students will also be guided to lead autonomous experiences of visits to construction sites and exhibitions of products for the building industry, consultation of websites and portals on products.
The topics of the course are divided into modules
• 1st Module - materials, construction techniques and construction elements of masonry systems;
• 2nd Module - materials, construction techniques and construction elements of reinforced concrete systems;
• 3rd module - Foundations and ground attack on the building - vertical links;
• 4th module - wood, construction material and traditional elements - iron and steel, materials, products and structural elements of the tradition;
• 5th module - Covers, pitched roofs and flat roofs pitched;
• 6th form - Glass and window frames
Further information - Last names E-M
Attendance is not mandatory but students are kindly requested to
participate in the lessons and all the activities of the programme.
The class uses a e-learning platform.
Further information - Last names N-Z
Students must register for the course, using special cards that will be provided to them.
During term time, each activity is carried out in the classrooms indicated in the timetable in the seat of Santa Verdiana, respecting the class schedule, except in special cases for which notice will be given to students.
In periods outside normal lessons it will be established a day of receipt and review.
The seat a part of the teacher of the course is:
Department DIDA, via San Niccolò, n. 93 (Palazzo Vegni) - 50125 Florence, tel. 055.2755345.
For information claudio.piferi@unifi.it.
The program, registration cards and all course materials and information about the course will also be placed on the Moodle platform Unifi
Type of Assessment - Last names E-M
During the program tests are scheduled for the assessment of acquired
knowledge. To the examination, each student will arrive with a valuation
that takes into account the educational progress and achievements in the
mid-term test. The final examination is a discussion on the topics
proposed in the program and exercises.
Type of Assessment - Last names N-Z
Students are invited to attend classes so that they can perform the application parties during the course.
The assessment of the preparation for the purposes of attribution-tion of the final grade, will result from the evaluation of the following tests.
• ex-tempore Test (Partial for individual examination);
• Classroom exercises;
• Case study (part of group examination);
• Graphic Tutorial (partial group exam);
• Final interview.
specific information on ex-tempore, the case study and the exercises will be announced during the lectures
Course program - Last names N-Z
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of materials and products for the construction and the elements that constitute the building systems, introducing the understanding of the role of technology in architectural design.
The course represents the first phase of a training in the proper use of materials and construction techniques.
The extent of knowledge that can now cover the architectural technology, the aim is to promote a critical attitude in the use of construction techniques, based on performance, aesthetics and the relationship with the context.
The technological training is oriented towards an integrated approach between design and construction.
The course talk about materials, construction techniques and traditional building elements. It will highlight their historical evolution, the relationship between construction techniques and conception of architectural space, in relation to the basic principles of the structural functioning and the building envelope.
The presentation of each topic keys are attributable to:
• benefits provided
- Building as architectural elements system
- the building process
The lectures will be supplemented with practical exercises.
Students will also be guided to lead autonomous experiences of visits to construction sites and exhibitions of products for the building industry, consultation of websites and portals on products.
The topics of the course are divided into modules
• 1st Module - materials, construction techniques and construction elements of masonry systems;
• 2nd Module - materials, construction techniques and construction elements of reinforced concrete systems;
• 3rd module - Foundations and ground attack on the building - vertical links;
• 4th module - wood, construction material and traditional elements - iron and steel, materials, products and structural elements of the tradition;
• 5th module - Covers, pitched roofs and flat roofs pitched;
• 6th form - Glass and window frames
Students are invited to attend classes so that they can perform the application parties during the course.
The assessment of the preparation for the purposes of attribution-tion of the final grade, will result from the evaluation of the following tests.
• ex-tempore Test (Partial for individual examination);
• Classroom exercises;
• Case study (part of group examination);
• Graphic Tutorial (partial group exam);
• Final interview.
specific information on ex-tempore, the case study and the exercises will be announced during the lectures
bibliography
• Torricelli M.C., Del Nord R., Felli P., Materiali e Tecnologie dell'Architettura, Editori Laterza, Collana grandi opere, Bari 2001.
• Amerio C., Canavesio G., Materiali per l’edilizia, Società Editrice Internazionale, Torino 1999
• Amerio C., Canavesio G., Tecniche ed elementi costruttivi, Società Editrice Internazionale, Torino 2000
• Baratta A., Pareti leggere e stratificate in laterizio, Laterservice, Roma, 2008
• Bertolini Luca, Materiali da costruzione, volume I – Struttura, proprietà e tecnologie di produzione, Cittàstudi edizioni, Torino 2006
• Campioli A., Lavagna M., Tecniche e Architettu-ra, ed. Cittàstudi, Biella 2013
• Hoepli, Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 4, "Tecnologie: requisiti, soluzioni, esecuzione, prestazioni", Hoepli, Milano, 1995
• Hoepli, Manuale di progettazione edilizia, vol. 5, "Materiali e prodotti", Hoepli, Milano, 1995
• Piferi C., Il laterizio faccia a visita nei rivestimenti contemporanei, Dario Flaccovio Editore, Palermo, 2016
Students must register for the course, using special cards that will be provided to them.
During term time, each activity is carried out in the classrooms indicated in the timetable in the seat of Santa Verdiana, respecting the class schedule, except in special cases for which notice will be given to students.
In periods outside normal lessons it will be established a day of receipt and review.
The seat a part of the teacher of the course is:
Department DIDA, via San Niccolò, n. 93 (Palazzo Vegni) - 50125 Florence, tel. 055.2755345.
For information claudio.piferi@unifi.it.
The program, registration cards and all course materials and information about the course will also be placed on the Moodle platform Unifi