Building Construction : Timber Construction

Course Synopsis

Construction materials have an important role to play for sustainable construction. This course introduces student to timber as vital construction materials including its classification, properties, laboratory testing, manufacturing process and applications in built environment. Scope of study includes bricks and masonry, timber, which shall comprise the floor system, wall system and roof system.

Course Learning Outcome

01 - Explain the basic issues related to architectural and construction materials technologies.


02 - Select appropriate materials and technologies to be applied on specific design.


03 - Organize the selected materials and technologies in the form of plans and documents.

Module 01: Introduction to Timber Construction

In Video Pop-Up Quiz. Please enjoy the videos and answer the in-video quiz question as part of

the course assessments activity (slides provided as your reference)

11. Bahan Pengajaran 1 (Introduction to timber).pdf

Module 02: Timber Construction Joints & Connection

In Video Pop-Up Quiz. Please enjoy the videos and answer the in-video quiz question as part of

the course assessments activity (slides provided as your reference)

11. Bahan Pengajaran 2 (Timber construction - Jointing).pdf

Module 03: Timber construction - Light Frame

In Video Pop-Up Quiz. Please enjoy the videos and answer the in-video quiz question as part of

the course assessments activity (slides provided as your reference)

11. Bahan Pengajaran 3 (Timber construction - Light Frame).pdf

Module 04: Timber construction - Heavy Timber Construction

In Video Pop-Up Quiz. Please enjoy the videos and answer the in-video quiz question as part of

the course assessments activity (slides provided as your reference)

11. Bahan Pengajaran 4 (Timber construction - Heavy Timber Construction).pdf