Welcome to ARCH 122

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

Introduction to structural systems. Structural design process in architecture. Classification of structural systems. Force vectors. Static equilibrium. Classification of loads. Free- Body Diagram, Support types. Structural determinacy-indeterminacy. Internal forces. Analysis of two-dimensional cables, arches, trusses, beams and frames.

Building of the Week 14:

Centro Niemeyer by Oscar Niemeyer

http://www.dezeen.com/2011/03/24/centro-niemeyer-by-oscar-niemeyer/

Building of the Week 13:

Myzeil Shopping Mall by Studio Fuksas

http://thesuperslice.com/2012/06/11/myzeil-shopping-mall-studio-fuksas/

Building of the Week 12:

Louis Vuitton Museum by Frank Gehry

http://theonecentre.com/bar/snacks/louis-vuitton-museum-a-new-level-of-branded-art

Building of the Week 11:

Jubilee Church by Richard Meier

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/jubilee/

Building of the Week 10:

Parasite Office by za bor architects

http://www.zabor.net/Parasite_office

Building of the Week 09:

San Francisco Airport by SOM

http://www.som.com/projects/san_francisco_international_airport__structural_engineering

Building of the Week 08:

Vitra Haus by Herzog & de Meuron Architects 

https://www.e-architect.co.uk/images/jpgs/germany/vitrahaus_showrooms_v260210_ib1.jpg

Building of the Week 07:

Gemma Private Observatory by Anmahian Winton Architects

https://www.archdaily.com/885875/gemma-observatory-anmahian-winton-architects

Building of the Week 06:

Nomad Nest by Kansas City Institute of Art Students

http://www.inhabitots.com/missouri-botanical-garden-hosts-treemendous-extreme-treehouses-exhibition/

Building of the Week 05:

Turning Torso by Santiago Calatrava

https://www.archdaily.com/771471/santiago-calatravas-turning-torso-wins-ctbuhs-10-year-award

Building of the Week 04:

Dulles Airport by Eero Saarinen

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/dulles/index.htm

Building of the Week 03:

Stansted Airport by Foster and Partners

http://udis-tmc.blogspot.com.tr/2012/01/floating-roofs-7.html

Building of the Week 02: 

Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis 

http://www.pbase.com/mngatorguy/image/52977737

Building of the Week 01:

Haydar Aliyev Centre by Zaha Hadid

http://www.arkitera.com/proje/2926/haydar-aliyev-kultur-merkezi