The Faculty of Architecture / Architecture (English taught)
3rd Year, sem 2, 2025-2026

ST-89E | Architectural Detailing (2)

Compulsory Course | Hours/Week: 2C | ECTS Credits: 3

Department:

Technical Sciences

Course Leader:

conf.dr.arh. Zina Macri

Teaching language:

English

Learning outcomes:

• Developing the ability to design and technically resolve architectural assemblies and details in coherence with structural, environmental and functional requirements.
• Understanding the performance criteria of building envelope and interior assemblies, with particular focus on sustainability and long-term durability.
• Acquiring knowledge of good-practice detailing solutions for selected assemblies (interior drylining systems, floors, stairs and ramps, terraces within the thermal envelope).
• Developing the ability to select, interpret and apply technical documentation, manufacturer data and normative references in the detailing process.
• Understanding the relationship between architectural design intent, construction process and the expressive potential of detailing.
• Acquiring and correctly using specialized technical vocabulary in architectural detailing.

Content:

I. The building in relation to the ground. Ground floors and exterior circulation surfaces
Functional layers: moisture protection, capillary break, thermal and acoustic insulation. Specific materials and architectural products.
II. Stairs and ramps
Principles of design and constructive composition. Fundamental theoretical elements and functional requirements according to current legislation. Materials, construction systems, handrails and balustrades.
III. Flat roofs / terraces as part of the building thermal envelope
Principles of flat roof construction. Thermal, hygrothermal and energy performance requirements. Waterproofing systems and specific constructive solutions.
IV. Lightweight interior systems and finishes
Lightweight interior partition systems (drywall/drylining). Cladding systems and mechanical installation. Ceilings and suspended ceilings: materials, fixing systems and complementary functions (acoustic, technical, aesthetic).

Teaching Method:

Lectures supported by visual presentations (digital images, technical drawings and video materials).
Interactive discussions and guided analysis of case studies, focusing on the critical evaluation of architectural detailing solutions.

Assessment:

Final assessment is conducted through a written examination including multiple-choice items and open-ended questions, designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and the ability to analyse and technically justify architectural detailing solutions.
To pass the "Architectural Detailing (2)" discipline, students must achieve a minimum of 5.00 (five), without rounding up, in the test during the exam session.

Bibliography:

Allen, E., Iano, J., Fundamentals of Building Construction. Materials and Methods. John Wiley & Sons, 2009 (5th ed.)
Allen, E., Rand, P., Architectural Detailing. Function. Constructibility. Aesthetics. 3rd Edition Wiley, 2016
Berge, B., The Ecology of Building Materials. Elsevier, 2009
Boswell, K., Exterior Building Enclosures. Design Process and Composition for Innovative Facades. John Wiley & Sons, 2013
Brookes, A., Meijs, M., Cladding of Buildings. Taylor & Francis, 2008 (4th ed.)
Brotrück, T., Roof Construction, Birkhäuser, 2007
Crișan, R, Construcții din zidărie și beton armat, Editura Universitară Ion Mincu, 2012
Dabija, A.M., Noțiuni de proiectare a scărilor, la clădiri cu funcțiuni civile. Ed. Univ. Ion Mincu, 2006
Davies, N., Jokiniemi, E., ABCD… Architecture and Building Construction Dictionary. Elsevier, 2008
Deplazes, A., Constructing Architecture. Birkhauser, 2005
Domone, P., Illston, J. [Eds.], Construction Materials. Their nature and behaviour. Spon Press, 2010 (4th ed.)
Hardt, D., Proiectarea detaliilor de construcție. Ed. Tehnică, 1973
Hardt, D., Proiectarea detaliilor de finisaj. Ed. Tehnică, 1974
Lyons, A., Materials for Architects and Builders. Elsevier, 2007 (3rd Ed.)
Mannes, W., Technical and Design Instructions for Stairs Made of Wood, Steel, Concrete, and Natural Stone. Springer, 1986
Peck, M., (Ed.), Modern Concrete Construction Manual. Ed. Detail, 2013
Peter, C., Peter, C., Reisch, D., Temme, K., Stairs. Ed. Detail, 2018
Reichel, A., Schultz, K., Enclose | Build: Walls, Facade, Roof. SCALE series, Birkhäuser, 2015
Reichel, A., Schultz, K., Support I Materialise: Columns, Walls, Floors. SCALE series, Birkhauser, 2011
Schittich, C. [Ed.], Beton. Concrete. Ed. Detail, 2016
Sedlbauer, Schunck et all., Flat Roof Construction Manual. Birkhauser, 2010
Stan, A., Finisaj- volumele I și II, curs IAIM, 1989
Tichelmann, K., Pfau, J., Dry Construction – Principles. Details. Examples. Birkhäuser, Ed. Detail, 2007
Yeang, K,. Woo, L., Dictionary of Ecodesign. Routledge, 2010

Notes:

The Erasmus exchange students as well as UAUIM students which must take this discipline, are officially registered for it and do not belong to the 3rd year group will get in contact with the 3rd year student representative, to be taken into evidence for the discipline's activities, discussions and exams.
Also, the "ArchitecturalDetailing/FA.en.3/UAUIM" Facebook group is created for this discipline (please ask to register at https://www.facebook.com/groups/8066903836716020 ), for a better communication between tutors and students.