Façade Design and Engineering: Complexity Made Simple
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- Explore the main principles involved in façade design in the context of sustainability.
- Categorise different façade technologies and materials, their potential and shortcomings.
- Incorporate façades’ lines of defense (air, wind, water) systematically into individual designs.
- Recognise structural demands on façades and tolerances, and integrate them into façade development.
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- Location Online
- Pacing Starts anytime / Self-paced
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For self-paced courses this is the length of the course if you spend the amount of time per week as specified. You're free to go faster or slower as you see fit.
6 Weeks - Effort 3 - 4 Hours per week
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- Marcel Bilow
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Overview
Understand the fundamental technology behind façade design and construction and the impact of the various components in facilitating the construction of sustainable, energy efficient, aesthetic and modern buildings.
The building façade forms the interface between outside conditions and the habitable indoor climate, where we spend most of our time. So its design and construction seriously affect the performance of our buildings in terms of sustainability, energy efficiency, aesthetics and comfort.
Façade technology has advanced rapidly in the last decades and has become a key component of the modern building process. Understanding the complexity of façade construction is crucial for architects, engineers and building professionals in order to keep control over the design and engineering processes, to keep within budgeted construction costs and to support the creation of modern looking, energy efficient, sustainable and comfortable buildings. This course will provide a first insight into façades and the technology involved in their construction, from a grounded and practical perspective. It focuses on key aspects to address the complexity of façade design and engineering: its general principles, construction systems, details and tolerances, materials, geometrical complexity, sustainability and construction site processes. Consequently, learners will gain general knowledge of façade engineering, backed with technical information, which will give them the tools to explain façade design decisions and their potential impact on the overall performance of the building.
TU Delft holds a leading position in the façade field, marked by 15 years of education, research and applied projects delivered in close collaboration with the built industry. Therefore, learners will benefit from an exposure to a wide array of façade experts from academia and practice. Led by U. Knaack and M. Bilow, architects and experienced educators in the field of façades, the course takes a practical approach, providing insights and providing a comprehensive picture of the complexity behind building façades. The course includes visits to building sites, architecture firms, local experts and manufacturing companies, to reveal the fundamentals of façade design with technical information directly from the source.
This course has been designed by the founding members of TU Delft’s Architectural Façades & Products Research Group, in association with the European Façade Network, which comprises 10 European institutions with façade education programmes.
##### Quote from Learners
"I am very interested in facade design as a means to achieve high energy efficiency in buildings. This course give me the opportunity to learn some of the latest trends in the industry." - Matias Franco, Architect from Argentina\ \ "I gained knowledge in areas of design and technology that were not covered during my education. The course helped me learn about the different types of façades, how they are designed, created, and manufactured, as well as the thought process behind each type." - Toby Norrington, Student from United Kingdom\ \ “The experience was really nice and the course is made simply and to the point. The assignments were really helpful to fully understand the course and made it more interactive. The fact that I could watch the videos at any time helped me to organize my study better." - Harry Botsaris, Civil Engineer from Greece - Details
##### Course Syllabus
Week 1 - Principles of Façades
Identify the idea of a building envelope. Discuss the basic principles behind its different functions, its construction elements and the design strategies required for successful performance. The module will place particular emphasis on the relation between façades and energy, sustainability and circularity.
Week 2 – Façade Systems
Explore different façade systems, such as monolithic walls, curtain-walls (stick and unitized systems), and double-skins. Understand their main construction principles and components, and analyze their suitability in different contexts considering advantages and disadvantages.
Week 3 – Façade Materials
Identify the main materials involved in façade construction from the perspective of production processes and their application as façade components. Assess the potential impact on the different functions and general performance of the envelope.
Week 4 – Details and Tolerances
Explain strategies for façade detailing, identifying the main structural requirements and addressing movement and tolerances in different façade systems. Experience how general engineering and structural testing of components and systems is developed on working sites
Week 5 – Complex Façades
Explore iconic buildings to find out how their design motivations inspired the way they were engineered and built. Understand the arguments and reasons for different engineering strategies and systems during design and construction stages. - Qualifications
Chartered Engineering Competences\ All our online courses and programs have been matched to the competences determined by KIVI’s Competence Structure, a common frame of reference for everyone, across all disciplines, levels and roles.
These competences apply to this course:
- A1: Extend your theoretical knowledge of new and advancing technologies.
- E3: Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and a circular economy.
- Admission
This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that runs on edX.
##### Prerequisites
Background in Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar preferred but not required to enroll in the course.
- Course format: MOOC
This course is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Our MOOCs are delivered on edX.org and are open to all. They include video lectures, readings, assignments, and community discussions. Content is free, with optional certificates and additional exercises available for a fee.
What our learners say about us
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The course enhanced my ability to learn independently and interact effectively in a virtual environment.
Paria Rahmani - Italy
Read the full story - > Learning about the latest trends and technologies has increased my confidence in making design decisions.
Saeed Alqahtani - Saudi Arabia
Read the full story - > The case studies offered insights into different systems and their details.
Prathamesh Panchal - India
Read the full story - > It has helped position me more clearly in the emerging field of façade technology and opened up possibilities.
Aleyna Cebecioğu - Türkiye
Read the full story - > I particularly appreciated the course material and assignments, which helped me understand architecture in a practical way.
María Pasquel - Ecuador
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