The 1st semester, the Structure topic will introduce you to basic structural principles for constructing generic and complex building elements.

By meeting the objectives of this topic you will have gained knowledge and understanding of:
• for detailing structural layers and representation of different building elements in 2D drawings.
• basic principles for analyzing and choosing adequate structural solutions.
• generic foundations for 1-2 story residential buildings
• generic cavity brick wall for 1-2 story residential buildings
• generic internal wall with wood or light steel gauge studs
• a flat & pitched roof for 1-2 story residential buildings
• a window in a generic brick cavity wall
• assigning a building element location and associated dimensioning
A student who has met the objectives of the semester will be able to:
• constructing a foundations for 1-2 story brick buildings
• constructing a cavity brick wall for 1-2 story brick buildings
• constructing a flat & pitched roof for 1-2 story brick buildings
• placing a door in a generic brick cavity wall and in an internal walls