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This module intends to teach us about the relevant visual and physical properties of a wide range of building materials. It also encompass the broad environmental debate by including energy saving and recycled materials. For each material the module describes the manufacturing process, salient properties and typical uses of these materials, with the aim of ensuring their appropriate application within the awareness of the suitability of the physical and chemical properties as well as its ecological impact.

Building Materials

Learning Outcome

Through this project, i learnt how to produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties identify various types of building material, understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building as well as the appropriateness of material used in context several factors occupancy, concept, climate. I also acquired analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design and understand application/installation of material as finish and structural material.

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