BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

MODULE: Architecture & Architectural Design

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 36 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program offers an essential knowledge of the field of architecture design. Using a descriptive method, it shows how to critically think through and solve problems in architectural design. It leads, step by step, through the design, selection, and creation of virtually any type of building style.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Interior Design

Construction Materials & Assemblies

Academic Supervisor: Verónica Torres Cervero

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Interior Design

This course explores interior design concepts, ideation sketches, and informative presentation techniques for decoration projects. It examines the planning data, technical details, and decorative elements needed to design and plan residential and commercial interiors. It treats residences, offices, and commercial spaces (bars, hotels, banks, public restrooms, etc.).

Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano

Construction Materials & Assemblies

This course examines the principles, techniques, equipment and materials used in the construction industry. It focuses on selecting the proper materials and equipment for specific construction tasks, and estimating costs. It evaluates the properties of building materials such as: concrete, brick, wood, steel, plastics, synthetic fibers, adhesives, sealants, and composites.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Architectural Design

This course examines the various human purposes in architecture, the types of architectural styles, and the different approaches to construction. It presents architectural design theories, methods, ideas and technologies, and it finally explores new views toward architectural aesthetics.

Instructor: Verónica Torres Cervero

Architectural Structures

This course deals with the structural systems behavior, statics and force analysis, the study of the strength and properties of materials, and the shapes of structural elements with respect to their effectiveness in resisting stresses. It includes stress and strain, analysis and design of beams and columns, and it examines forces on buildings (snow, live loads, wind, and earthquake)

Instructor: Verónica Torres Cervero

Building Technology

This course explores building heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical distribution, and fire protection systems including aspects of design, construction, budgeting, and problem solving. It presents solutions for achieving energy-efficient buildings, for evaluating thermal performances, materials and envelopes resistance, air flow through and around buildings, and strategies for integrating technology into the architectural design process.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Building Design

This course is a study of the building design process and the evaluation of design alternatives. It explores a conceptual building design: area requirements, space layout, structures, enclosure systems, and services. It includes site preparation and earthwork, wood framing, masonry, concrete forming, precast construction, industrialized building, shoring and underpinning.

Instructor: Verónica Torres Cervero

Architectural Environmental Integration

This course considers how climate and environment determine building forms, site analysis, and design strategies to optimize comfort temperature and illumination. It presents passive means for environmental control, including day lighting use and noise reduction, and enhances the aesthetics integration with the surroundings.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Structural Engineering

This course deals with the structural engineering principles and design techniques. It is a must for every engineer and architect who works with the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures. It provides concise, up-to-date information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures.

Instructor: Graeme Dean Hamilton

Residential Design

This course is focused on residential design and explains how to create plans and package ideas from preliminary design concepts. It studies design elements and principles, contemporary issues relative to interior residential design, as well as issues that relate to human needs in the residence, and the functions and spatial proportions in the built environment.

Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano

Commercial Spaces

The course explores the design of commercial spaces through creative thinking based on planning and programming techniques. It focuses on problem solving within a specialized environment and provides creative design solutions to unique situations while resolving common issues related to public and commercial facilities.

Instructor: Mª del Carmen Juan Galiano

Landscape Design

This course surveys concepts of landscape ecology, design and planning, resource utilization, and site suitability related to specific programs and activities. It enhances perceptual awareness and design sensitivity to natural and man-made landscapes.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

Landscape Architecture

This course surveys the development of landscape architecture as an art form from Mesopotamia to the present, and its relationships to physical landscape, climate, culture, religion, and other arts. It covers landscape design practice including site analysis, utilizing creative abilities, thinking and expressing spatial ideas, and understanding relationships between landscape design, human needs, and environmental issues.

Instructor: Miguel Ángel Fernández Sánchez

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.