This document is a syllabus for a building construction and materials course taught in spring 2019 at Future University in Egypt. It lists the course details including the instructor, Dr. Yasser Mahgoub, and covers Vector-active Chapter 2. The syllabus discusses the importance of understanding vector-active structure systems for both high-rise building designers and city planners. It also notes that triangulated structure and truss systems will be aesthetically mastered in future buildings and play a key role in determining building forms. Examples mentioned include Biosphere 2 and West Edmonton Mall. A related YouTube video on a space frame project in Abu Dhabi is also provided.

1. FUE - Future University in Egypt
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Architectural Engineering
ARC 341: Building Construction and
Materials (3)
Spring 2019
Instructor:
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Vector-active - Chapter 2

2. Vector-active - Chapter 2

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7. Knowledge of vector-active structure systems therefore
is not only basic to the designer of highrise buildings,
but also for the planner of future three-dimensional city
structures.
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8. With the development of clean, accentuated joints and
simple, lean member sections, triangulated structure
and truss systems in future building will be also
mastered aesthetically and will play that form-
determining role which design potential and structural
quality deserve.
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63. Biosphere 2, by Space Biospheres Venture. 1991.

64. West Edmonton Mall, by the Ghermezian Brothers (developers) and Maurice Sunderland
(architect). 1981.

68. Videos
• Space Frame Project - Abu Dhabi UAE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHfbP0C
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69. Thank You.