ARCH 364Building Science
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Architecture
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
The physio-technical factors that influence building design for performance, durability, efficiency, health, and sustainability will be explored. Common building design construction problems, their causes and solutions, will be examined with the aid of case studies. Using the principles of building science, good details of masonry, wood, steel, and glass will be developed.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- ARCH173 - Building Construction 2 (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4791 | 0 / 70 | F 14:00–16:50 |
| LEC 701 | 1925 | 65 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
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