This course focuses on the study and design of advanced construction systems in high-rise and complex buildings. Through the study of contemporary applications, it aims to familiarize students with these systems, to develop a deeper understanding of their requirements and operation, and to develop the ability to design technologically advanced manufacturing systems.
In the first part of the course, students are introduced to the basic principles and factors that influence the design of these buildings, with an emphasis on the influence of structural challenges and environmental function on shaping the structure and form of the building envelope. The theory is accompanied by examples of solutions of the vertical circulation cores of facades, the most common structural systems, and ways of arranging office spaces.
The course concludes with practical application in the design of facades and other building envelope systems by applying appropriate environmental and construction strategies. Going deeper, formal details and models of systems are developed, taking into account dynamic and environmental stresses and applying evaluation and optimisation techniques.