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Building Blocks to Reality
is a series of innovative instructional frameworks that teach
building and construction apprentices and pre-vocational
learners how to build a virtual timber framed dwelling using
computer software.
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Learners use the Building Blocks to Reality frameworks in
conjunction with an architectural 3D drawing package (ArchiCAD)
to construct the following:
- subfloor
- timber walls
- hip and truss roof.
Learners refer to and incorporate
real data into their drawings, inputting timber sizing
and spacing to the correct timber framing standards required
under the Australian Timber Framing Codes.
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The frameworks provide learners with the basic skills necessary
to use an industry-standard architectural drawing package.
Learners
can clearly visualise their structure taking place in 3D
as they draw components in two dimensions. The frameworks
also enable the learner to identify and rectify their mistakes
to produce a structurally sound virtual building.
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- Practitioners providing building and construction courses
- Building students in VET in schools programs
- Building and construction trainees
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Updated: February 27, 2004
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