BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS

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This course introduces students to structural principles and construction methods of buildings. Ranging from concrete construction, prefabricated modules, wood and metal structures, students will familiarize themselves with these systems in order to make design decisions for the creation of an interior environment. In addition, they will study mechanical systems, such as ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electricity, and the integration of these systems as design elements.