Architectural Building Materials

This is the course outline for Capital Community College’s Building Materials. This course is a study of building materials and methods of construction following the outlined following the format of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Standard Specification System for the Construction Specification Institute (CSI). Students will develop an understanding of fundamentals for high performance buildings, from site selection, enhancement of community connectivity, to pre-designed sustainable deconstruction practices.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Capital Community College
Project Name:
Northeast Resiliency Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
architecture, building materials, construction, NRC, Northeast Resiliency Consortium

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
N/A
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations (17-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Architecture and Related Services (04)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
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  • None
Course Note:
ARC 108

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Copyright / Licensing

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