The aim of this module is:
To develop greater knowledge of our Architectural Heritage, some understanding of the Materials & Technology associated with it, as well as a knowledge of Conservation Principles and Irish Planning Legislation
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Have some knowledge of Conservation Principles and current Legislation. Knowledge of the changing nature and increasing complexity of the legal and regulatory environment, and the necessity to seek advice or update knowledge from accredited sources, as appropriate
LO2
Have an understanding of how to record historic building fabric using measured survey processes and survey drawings, photographs and sketches.
LO3
Have an understanding of how to research historic building fabric and to seek information from accredited sources
LO4
Have some knowledge of how to describe an historic building’s condition, general care & maintenance
LO5
Have some knowledge of traditional building materials; the history and evolution of construction technology; and the theory, principles and science in the technical design process
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
6687
THES H4504
Technical Design and Detailing IV
6692
DSGN H4504
Advanced Graphics, CAD & BIM
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
Lecture materials
(a) • History & Evolution of Architecture & Technology
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Methodology, Content and Role in terms of Irish Architectural Heritage)
Historic Maps, Photographs and other reference sources
(b) • Conservation Principles & Legislation
Irish Planning Legislation
Local Authority Record of Protected Structures
Architectural Heritage Protection: Guidelines for Local Authorities and RIAI Conservation Guidelines
(c) • Materials & Technology of Historic Building Fabric
Materials & Technology from different historic eras
Material Types and their Uses in Irish Historic Buildings
e.g. Stone; Brick; Lime; Metals; Timber; Glass etc.
General Care & Maintenance of these materials
Tutorials & Projects to address (with reference to TD&D IV project)
(a) • Recording of Historic Buildings’ ‘Special Interest’ /’Condition’
Record Surveys using ‘measured drawing’; ‘photographic survey’ and ‘freehand sketches’
(b) • Materials & Technology/ material studies
Detailed Material & technology studies to be made (ideally from two different historical eras)
(c) • Conservation Principles & Legislation / case history
Legal Protection Status of a Structure Historic Building & ‘Conservation’ Case study Effectiveness of ‘Protection’ legislation in a ‘Case study’ Technical detailing of ‘changes’ to a ‘Protected Structure’
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Project 1
• Recording of Historic Buildings’ ‘Special Interest’ /’Condition’
Record Surveys using ‘measured drawing’; ‘photographic survey’ and ‘freehand sketches’
2,3,4
20.00
n/a
Project
Project 2
• Materials & Technology/ material studies
Detailed Material & technology studies to be made (ideally from two different historical eras)
3,4,5
20.00
n/a
Project
Project 3
• Conservation Principles & Legislation / case history
Legal Protection Status of a Structure Historic Building & ‘Conservation’ Case study Effectiveness of ‘Protection’ legislation in a ‘Case study’ Technical detailing of ‘changes’ to a ‘Protected Structure’
1,2,3
20.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
In Class Examination
1,2,3,4,5
40.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment