The course aims to provide basic knowledge on materials and products for construction and on the elements that make up construction systems, introducing an understanding of the role of technology in architectural design.
The course represents the first phase of training in the correct use of materials and construction techniques in the design choices at the various scales.
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prof. M. De Santis
The course deals with Technology presented through a performance-based approach, an historical journey on the use of building elements.
The attention will focus on materials and building elements such as: structural walls and building enclosure system, engineered and natural wooden products, structural elements in steel, building elements in concrete, grounded structural foundations, roof systems, glass and frame systems.
- Campioli A., Lavagna M., Tecniche e architettura, ed. Città Studi, 2013
- Torricelli M.C., Del Nord R., Felli P., Materiali e Tecnologie dell'Architettura, Editori Laterza, Collana grandi opere, Bari 2001
- Laurìa A. Tecnologie di base per la residenza, Copisteria AZ, Firenze, 2000.
prof. M. De Santis
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TESTI DI BASE
- A. Campioli, M. Lavagna, Tecniche e architettura, ed. Città Studi, 2013
TESTI DI APPROFONDIMENTO
- Allen E. , I fondamenti del costruire. I materiali, le tecniche, i metodi, McGraw-Hill, Milano 1997
- Salvadori M., Perché gli edifici stanno in piedi, Bompiani, Milano, 1995
- Belz W., Atlante della muratura, collana Grande Atlante dell'Architettura, Editore UTET, 1998
- Kind Barkauskas F., Atlante del cemento, collana Grande Atlante dell'Architettura, Editore UTET, 1998
- Natterer J., Atlante del legno, collana Grande Atlante dell'Architettura, Editore UTET , 1998
- Schulitz, H. C., Atlante dell'acciaio, collana Grande Atlante dell'Architettura, Editore UTET, 1995
Durante il corso saranno forniti dal docente suggerimenti bibliografici per lo svolgimento delle esercitazioni e per approfondirei temi trattati.
Learning Objectives - Last names A-G
The aim of the sourse is to promote a critical attitude in the use of materials and construction techniques, based on human needs, performance, aesthetic qualities and the relationship with the context.
Technological training is oriented in the direction of an integrated approach between concept and construction.
Based on the knowledge acquired, the student must be able to:
- know the properties of building materials;
- understand and describe the technical solutions of a building;
- correlating the graphic design documentation to the scale of the construction element and related details, with the construction site operations;
- interpret the technical information on materials and products, for the purposes of technological design.
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prof. M. De Santis
To give a sound knowledge on materials, products and elements of building systems.
To present the role of building construction in the architectural design.
To increase common sense when choosing materials, building methods, aesthetic forms in relation with the environment.
Prerequisites - Last names A-G
None
Prerequisites - Last names H-Z
prof. M. De Santis
Basic knowledge on technical drawing, geometry and physics.
Teaching Methods - Last names A-G
Theoretical lessons are organized within the official timetable according to the schedule pre-arranged by the teacher and may include meetings with experts and designers and guided visits.
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prof. M. De Santis
The course is organized in:
1. Lectures, divided in five modules with tests
2. Workshops aimed to prepare a personal book: “Case study” (building site or a project) to develop a construction detail.
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More information and slides available on line: e-l.unifi.it
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Class attendance is strongly suggested.
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You can find the professor in
Plesso didattico di S. Teresa
Via della Mattonaia, n. 8 – 50121 Firenze
Type of Assessment - Last names A-G
The final examination will result from the evaluation of the following tests and documents:
1. Intermediate verification test (closed-question questionnaires on the topics of the course's didactic modules).
2. Exercises.
3. Final interview.
For working and / or non-attending students, the interview will focus on all the course topics, excluding the exam papers and participation in the intermediate verification tests. The exam is individual.
Type of Assessment - Last names H-Z
Final grade will be calculated trough then following compulsory activities:
1.test
2.personal book (30%)
3.final interview (70%)
Course program - Last names A-G
Introductory notions
1. The relationship between needs and performances in architecture
2. Introduction to the study of stresses
Materials module
3. Introduction to the performance study of materials
4. Stone materials
5. Mortars and concrete
6. Brick and ceramic materials
7. Metals and metal alloys
8. The wood
9. The glass
10. Plastics, technical textiles and fiber-reinforced fabrics
11. The insulating materials
Building Elements Module
12. The ground, the foundations and the attack on the ground of the buildings
13. The basic structural typologies
14. The load-bearing walls
15. The frame structures
16. Stairs and internal vertical partitions
17. The vertical opaque closures
18. The transparent vertical closures and the windows
19. The internal horizontal partitions - the internal floors
20. The continuous coverings
21. The discontinuous pitched roofs