Handbook

In Low rise Building Construction, details of the procedure adopted in Australia on commercial and residential projects will be discussed. This includes examining the various components of a low-rise building, including foundations, floors, walls, roofs, stairs, services and material finishes. Students will learn how to plan, design and construct typical low-rise construction projects, with emphasis on the appropriate evaluation of building components to incorporate in the building, and which need to comply with Australian standards. Throughout the course, students will be given the opportunity to examine and evaluate various architecture, structural and construction drawings typical in low-rise construction projects, thus enhancing their construction plan drawing and reading skills. The course will also introduce to the students the concept of life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) as a means of selecting and contrasting between applicable construction materials adopted in low-rise construction projects, to ensure that sustainability principles are adopted.