ARCH 421Materials & Method of Construction
Architecture & Interior Design · 3 credits
Description
This course focuses on the process of construction as fundamental to the process of architectural design. Principal theories of construction are introduced with vernacular and historical examples, providing a foundation for the study of materials, their origins, meanings, properties, and methods of assembly. Students investigate construction materials/systems in concrete, masonry, steel, and wood, including basic details, components, and their role as finishing materials for walls, floors and ceilings. Pre-requisite: ARCH 332 Design Studio IV, Co-requisite: ARCH 431 Design studio V
Common questions about ARCH 421
What is ARCH 421 at LAU?
ARCH 421 Materials & Method of Construction is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Architecture & Interior Design department. This course focuses on the process of construction as fundamental to the process of architectural design.
How many credits is ARCH 421?
ARCH 421 Materials & Method of Construction is worth 3 credits at LAU.
Who teaches ARCH 421 at LAU?
Studiety has 5 professors on record for ARCH 421: Carlos Hanna Rizk, Farid Jamal Jureidini, Georges Jack Hakim, Hicham Joseph Bou Akl, Joseph Majid Kiprianos. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.