The aim of the module is to promote a comprehensive understanding of environmental sustainability in the context of integrating structural systems, material and environmental controls with a focus on net zero policy. The lecture course covers the following areas: architecture from a global perspective, sustainability criteria in construction and environmental design, benchmarking and legislation in technical design, integration of structure, services and passive environmental features, and reviewing the performance of technical design solutions. The lectures will also look at the implications of the, technology from socio-cultural and economic perspectives.
Total contact hours: 50 hours
Private study hours: 250 hours
Total study hours: 300
Main assessment methods
Technical Design Portfolio (100%).
Reassessment methods
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 An understanding of the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation and technological strategy of design proposals
2 An understanding of the investigation, critical appraisal and selection of alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design.
3 A knowledge of principles associated with designing optimum visual, thermal and acoustic environments.
4 A knowledge of systems for environmental comfort realised within relevant precepts of sustainable design.
5 Skills to critically examine the financial factors implied in varying building types, constructional systems, and specification choices, and the impact of these on
architectural design.
6 Skills to understand the cost control mechanisms which operate during the development of a project.
7 An ability to evaluate materials processes and techniques that apply to complex architectural designs and building construction, and to integrate these into practicable
design proposals.
8 A critical understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research to produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to architectural culture,
theory and design.
9 An ability to identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect.
10 An ability to apply the principles of evidence based design to the evaluation of environmental design strategies.
11 Understanding the challenges of integrating building fabric (materials), services and control regimes into a unified environmental design strategy.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1 Research skills and analytical skills in appraising technologies
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