This minor will prepare you for the Master in Architecture. It is aimed at designers who want to strengthen their technical foundation and connect design with the construction process, increasing their chances of admission to the master’s programme.
Building a strong technical foundation
You will focus on structural engineering, building physics and structural design.
Working from sketch to tender
You will develop a preliminary design into a complete, workable tender document.
Learning from professionals
The lecturing team consists of architects and engineers who bring practical construction experience into the classroom.
Tijdens de minor Bouwtechniek:
In this minor, you will:
develop a preliminary design into a full tender document;
further develop your knowledge of structural engineering, structural design, building physics and digital tools;
combine theory, practical assignments and site visits;
gain insight into how design and technical aspects come together in the building process;
lay a solid foundation for applying to the Master in Architecture.
Programme
You will learn how to work out a design technically. In the first period, you will follow lectures on structural design and building physics. You will complete short structural-engineering assignments alongside a computer-aided design course. You will also visit building sites to experience practical processes up close. In the second period, you will bring all elements together into a complete design with construction detailing and technical development.
You will study subjects designed to expand your technical expertise, led by lecturers with hands-on industry experience.
You will work on the renovation of an existing building for a fictional client. This will form the starting point for analysing the building, its surroundings, and the technical development.
You will start by creating a design, then work out the technical implications with support from an architect and a structural engineer.
Lecturers: Rudi Koster and Vincent Zevenhuizen
Building Physics will help you understand a building’s physical characteristics and their impact on design. You will develop basic knowledge of thermal, moisture, and acoustic properties.
This knowledge will help you communicate effectively with specialists in building physics, sustainability, and installations.
In Structural Design, you will develop structural skills and integrate them with your design knowledge. You will learn to identify possibilities and communicate them with a structural engineer.
Solid preparation
This preparatory programme provides a strong foundation for applying to the Master in Architecture. You will also find out whether the programme is right for you, or if a different path would better suit your goals.
Admission procedure
If you would like to apply for admission, check the Master in Architecture programme page to see which steps you need to follow.