Studio based project and problem based learning, to develop the students’ problem solving skills, in an architectural context.
Individual and group/team work utilised as appropriate
Freehand drawing process and other media are utilised as a means of problem-solving and communicating information.
One to one detail reviews/tutorials and group ‘crits’, all to provide student feedback.
International and local Technical study trips are organised to selected sites/buildings; pre-visit tutorial to brief the buildings, and work to be carried out ‘on site’.
Module Aim:
TD & D II is the principal architectural technology module and establishes an approach to technical design. The aim of this module is to establish an approach to technical design under the following headings:
• Investigation
• Integration
• Contextual development
The learner will be introduced to different building types, structures and materials and will investigate and choose an appropriate structure and external envelope combination and incorporate the principles of weathering, structure, insulation and more e.g. sound or fire resistance in the technical design solution.
The aim is to ensure the student can apply and integrate the technical knowledge and understanding developed within the other supporting architectural technology modules; this is applied to the development of TD&D II projects by exploring primarily the materials and construction techniques utilised in the chosen building types and as outlined in the Project briefs.
The Contextual Development aim will focus on a holistic design approach that responds to environmental design and relevant building code concerns at both site and building level.
Sustainable design is inherent in all modules and projects
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Investigate appropriate construction methods and materials by undertaking structured research.
LO2
Resolve technical design issues using a combination of freehand drawing and other media including model making.
LO3
Apply the requirements of the relevant Regulations, Codes and Standards to technical design solutions for chosen building types
LO4
Explore, resolve and integrate structural, environmental and services factors to a technical design solution for chosen building types
LO5
Prepare integrated working drawings, specification and scheduling for chosen building types
LO6
Be able to respond to the architectural design approaches relative to the chosen building types, and recognise the design intent
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
6669
PROJ H1502
Technical Design & Detailing I
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
5295
GRAP H2504
Graphics, CAD & BIM I
6673
SERV H2503
Building Services II
6684
TECH H2518
Building Technology, Materials and Structures II
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
TD&D II Studio based projects, integrated to other modules
Studio based projects each involve Investigation (research stage) application & integration (sketch design stage), and appropriate Contextual Development (final proposed solutions) with reference to site layout, structures and appropriate external envelope solutions; using drawing (esquisse and final Revit), suitable product information, specification, schedule and building performance report: All TD&D II projects are integrated with AP&L 1; BTM&S 2; Building Services 2 and Graphics CAD & BIM.
Typical projects are all follows:
Environmental site planning layout Project: a vehicle for developing students skills in working with sustainable site development and a larger scale residential development
Community Centre Building Project: a vehicle for developing students skills in working with Framed structures; Timber Technology and simple non domestic buildings
Apartment Building Project: a vehicle for developing students skills in working with Cross Wall structures; Concrete Technology and more complex residential buildings (including e.g. a DAC application set)
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
• Assessment will be detailed in each Studio Project brief relative to its specific learning outcomes and the associated marking scheme. Where other subjects form part of the Studio submission this will be clearly identified in the brief. A feedback matrix is used to inform student performance; this is provided at relevant stages
(Sample project briefs included in Appendices).
• Formative assessment will be made on each Studio Project;
• Summative assessment will be made of the submitted final portfolio at year end
1,2,3,4,5,6
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