• Studio-based project & problem-based learning to develop the learners’ problem- solving methodology to an advanced level, in an architectural technology context, with one-to-one reviews/tutorials and group/class ‘crits’ to provide student feedback
• Group/team work utilised as appropriate
Module Aim:
• To provide learners with opportunities to apply &
integrate knowledge gained in the other modules
• To assist learners in developing a comprehensive knowledge of the building fabric for
commercial, refurbishment & framed/clad buildings
• To continue to introduce learners, through site visits & invited speakers, to leading edge issues in contemporary architectural technology
• To bring to a high level and confirm amongst learners the necessary approach for a technical architectural designer, including consideration and synthesis of construction, legislative, environmental and sustainability issues and to ensure that this approach is consistently applied through research
& brief analysis, consideration of options and
clear presentation of preferred solutions
• To prepare learners for working life and/or further study and to bring to a high level and confirm amongst learners working methods that encourage lifelong learning & development
• To prepare learners for professional accreditation
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
• Effectively research fit-outs, energy upgrade/refurbishment and framed buildings of medium/large size & complexity to use as precedents for his/her own work (in conjunction with module Evolution of Buildings & Technologies)
LO2
• Research & apply the latest construction and building services strategies to provide a low-energy building, employing appropriate materials, systems & strategies in a holistic manner (in conjunction with modules Building Technology, Materials & Structures and Building Services)
LO3
• Survey and assess an existing small to medium scale building in relation to the existing fabric, condition and basic services
LO4
• Prepare detailed design proposals to apply and assess compliance with the Building Regulations for both new and conservation work , particularly Parts B, K, L, & M (in conjunction with module Architectural Practice & Legislation)
LO5
• Prepare & present architectural technology work with a high level of graphical, verbal & written communication skills, both manual & software based (in conjunction with module Graphics, CAD & BIM)
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
No indicative content
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
• Formative assessment given through one-to-one reviews/tutorials and group/class ‘crits’ & reviews
• Group & individual presentations
• Structured marking of projects, involving allocation of marks for:
- Research
- Consideration of options/sketch work
- Final drawings, details & specifications
1,2,3,4,5
100.00
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment