Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to:
- describe the material properties, possibilities and limitations of different building materials and identify the most common building materials and structural solutions (concrete, wood, steel, brick) in Finland
- identify the environmental impact of different building materials
- read and interpret material and drawing symbols in building and construction drawings
- make simple building drawings by hand
- present industry-specific information in writing, orally and visually

Content

- the most common structural materials (concrete, wood, steel, brick) used in Finnish houses and their properties
- both historical and modern house-building techniques
- the basics of drawing techniques
- material studies in complementary building components and surface materials

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level