Module Details

Module Code: BLDR
Module Title: Conservation and Adaption
Title: Conservation and Adaption
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Mark Duffy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is:

To develop a greater knowledge of our architectural heritage and develop an understanding of the traditional materials & technology associated with it, as well as an understanding of conservation principles, Irish planning legislation & best international practice models.

1. To introduce student’s conservation principles and current Legislation and be able include within a conservation report and a planning application. Provide students with an awareness of the changing nature and increasing complexity of the legal and regulatory environment for protected and historic structures, and to be aware of the necessity to seek specialist advice or update knowledge from accredited sources, as appropriate.
2. Introduce students to the recording of historic building fabric for the purpose of a conservation report, using measured survey processes and survey drawings, photographs, and sketches.
3. To introduce students to the research and recording of the fabric of a historic building and to seek information from accredited sources. This information will be included in a conservation report.
4. Introduce students to the process of recording the condition of an historic building and the general care & maintenance for inclusion in a conservation report.
5. To introduce students to traditional building materials and construction techniques; with consideration for the history and evolution of construction technology; and the theory, principles, and science in the technical design process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To have knowledge of conservation principles and current Legislation and be able include within a conservation report and a planning application. To have knowledge of the changing nature and increasing complexity of the legal and regulatory environment for protected and historic structures, and to be aware of the necessity to seek specialist advice or update knowledge from accredited sources, as appropriate.
LO2 Have the knowledge to record historic building fabric for the purpose of a conservation report and planning application, using measured survey processes and survey drawings, photographs, and sketches.
LO3 To have the knowledge to research historic building fabric and to seek information from accredited sources and include in a conservation report and planning application.
LO4 Have the knowledge to describe an historic building’s condition, general care & maintenance for inclusion in a conservation report and planning application.
LO5 To have the knowledge of traditional building materials; the history and evolution of construction technology; and the theory, principles, and science in the technical design process.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
10506 PRAC Studio 4a
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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
Studio based learning (with reference to Studio 4 semester 1 project)
Practical support and one to one teaching in a studio-based environment to support the development of the two projects. Project 1 the conservation report contains the following, appraisal of existing building fabric. Walls, roof, floors, windows, doors etc. Historical appraisal- Cartographic and photographic analysis. Proposed development & associated design statements, Conservation method statements. With appendices for photographic survey, freehand survey sketches, existing survey drawings, proposed drawings, application of conservation principles, supporting case studies, materials research & building regulation compliance. Project 2 Practical recording of historical technology through drawings and presentations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project80.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project 2
Practical recording of historical technology.
Students to create drawings and make presentations that record traditional technology and construction techniques for historic or protected structures with reference to the conservation report. Students will use sketches, REVIT and other graphical software’s to create the work. The project is linked to studio 4 project semester 1 module & BIM & representation 1 module in semester 1.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project 1.Create a conservation report. The report is also linked to studio 4 project semester 1 module & BIM & representation module in semester 1. The report is assessed in each module. The conservation report should contain the following, Appraisal of existing building fabric. Walls, roof, floors, windows, doors etc. Historical appraisal- Cartographic and photographic analysis. Proposed development & associated design statements, Conservation method statements. With appendices for photographic survey, freehand survey sketches, existing survey drawings, proposed drawings, application of conservation principles, supporting case studies, materials research & building regulation compliance.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners may submit additional project work for marking and for the consideration of the Autumn Exam Board, providing they have achieved a minimum of 35% in their initial submission.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Studio Based Learning Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Frank Keohane. (2001), Period houses, The Dublin Civic Trust, Dublin, [ISBN: 0-9536899-1-3].
  • Jukka Jokilehto. A history of architectural conservation, Oxford, England ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999., [ISBN: 978-0-7506-5511-8].
  • English Heritage Technical Handbook Series, Practical Building Conservation Volumes 1-5.
  • DOE, Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
  • Frank Keohane + Dublin Civic Trust. (2015), Irish Period Houses A conservation Guidance Manual, Dublin Civic Trust, [ISBN: 978-0-9563886].
  • Bill Addis. (2008), Building: 3000 years of design engineering and construction, Phaidon, [ISBN: 978 071484165].
  • DOE. Advice Series.
  • RIAI. (2010), RIAI Guidelines for the Conservation of Buildings, 3rd. RIAI.
  • Birkhauser. (2009), Refurbishment Manual, maintenance, conversions extensions, Birkhauser, [ISBN: 978-3-7643-99].
  • Pavia, Sara and Bolton, Jason. (2000), Stone Brick and Mortar: historic use, decay and conservation of building materials in Ireland, Wordwell Ltd, Wicklow.
  • Roche, Nessa. (1999), The Legacy Of Light: A history of Irish windows, Wordwell, Wicklow.
  • McCullough, Mulvin. (1989), A Lost Tradition, Gandon, [ISBN: 0946641 102].
  • Government of Ireland. (2012), Shaping the Future, Government of Ireland.
  • Bill Martin & Chris Wood. (2013), English Heritage: Practical Building Conservation 10 volumes, English Heritage.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Historic Towns Atlas Kilkenny City.
Other Resources
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