ARC 553LLB - Structures 2

The second course in the Structure sequence will broadly investigate the relationship between structure and architecture. To discuss the role of structural knowledge on architectural practice, innovative structural design cases will be reviewed in the context of the conversation between the structural engineer and architect. A basic numerical understanding of structural requirements will be studied, with which the concept of force equilibrium, structural stability, loads, member strength design, and serviceability will be explored. Parametric 3d modeling and structural analysis method will be investigated. Structural materials such as Steel and Concrete will be reviewed as gravity and lateral force resisting systems in the context of the contemporary structural design. Critical details in structural design will be reviewed to understand how structural ideas are developed and applied in the construction documentation. Lastly, based on the understanding of structural integrity, students will examine novel cases in various urban dynamics where the function of structural design is evident for the broader impact on human behaviors.

Credits: 3