Building Materials: Properties, Principles and Applications (BLDG1220)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
ARCH1220
Prerequisite
ARCH1160
Recommended prerequisite
ARCH1100 and ARCH1140
Recommended companion
ARCH1201 and ARCH1240
Restricted
Admission to the Bachelor of Architectural Design or Bachelor of Design. Study abroad students must seek Head of School's permission to enrol.
Assessment methods
Drawings, models, exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Kristina Knox ()
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations, Field Experience
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An introduction to building material properties (timber, concrete, masonry and steel), structural principles, construction elements and technical documentation. Students examine construction materials and structural principles in workshop activities that also develop digital skills for representing, analysing and documenting architectural designs for simple small-scale projects.
