Lightweight Structures

Subject: 
Architecture (ARCH)
Catalog number: 
676
Unit weight: 
0.50
Meet type: 
LEC
Grading basis: 
NUM
Cross-listing(s): 
N/A
Requisites: 
Prereq: MArch Students Only
Description: 
Innovative structures - frames, fabrics and shells - give architects design options that have not previously existed, especially with long spans and large, single building volumes. The course deals with the applications, analysis, economics, design and fabrication of modern lightweight structures. Consent of instructor required for those outside of the M.Arch program. University of Waterloo BES pre-prefessional Architecture Degree
Topic titles: 
N/A
Faculty: 
Engineering (ENG)
Academic level: 
GRD
Course ID: 
010648