Module Details

Module Code: PRAC
Module Title: Studio 4b
Title: Studio 4b
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 15
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Mark Duffy
Domains:  
Module Description: The Aim of this module is to:
• To develop the student’s ability to measure, record and appraise the proposed site.
• To develop students’ ability to produce sketch design, planning drawings & construction stage detailed drawings together with supporting documentation, specifications, technical reports, case studies to an advanced level, including conceptual technical design development.
• To support students to evolve an individual approach to their own work based on research, analysis, case studies and reflection.
• To develop technical design processes and research skills required to create technical design proposals within the profession. Appreciate, observe, document/ record and analyse important buildings, technical architectural details and technical manufacturing processes as visited on international and local technical study visits.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 An ability to structure a clear methodology to undertake an evaluation and analysis of a complex project brief and create appropriate supporting documentation, (surveys, reports, drawings with a focus on four key concepts, BREEAM, innovative facades, sustainable environmental strategy & the research of building types.
LO2 An ability to undertake and present research, systematic analysis of theory and case studies, using available information / evidence to construct reasoned responses for material and technological choices made in a studio project focusing on four key concepts, BREEAM, innovative facades, sustainable environmental strategy & the research of building types, with reference to case study buildings visited on the international study trip and buildings researched in studio.
LO3 To have the knowledge of core principles of construction legislation, building regulations, safety and health and other related codes and standards and to apply and present analysis for a studio project focusing on four key concepts, BREEAM, innovative facades, sustainable environmental strategy & the research of building types.
LO4 An understanding of how to evaluate and problem solve technical construction solutions / details and the ability to produce and present technical drawings, written technical reports for a studio project focusing on four key concepts, BREEAM, innovative facades, sustainable environmental strategy & the research of building types.
LO5 An ability to complete and present/ communicate studio work for a new build project focusing on BREEAM, innovative facades & sustainable environmental strategies, with reference to case study buildings visited on the international study trip and buildings researched in studio. To prepare to high level of graphical presentation of studio projects using REVIT and other leading edge software tools.
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
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Project 2
The project uses a newbuild Medium complexity building type as a vehicle to develop specific skills in design and detailing for low-energy, environment friendly buildings and ‘green’ / sustainable construction technologies. This project will prepare a design for a new building that will be defined by 4 key concepts. BREEAM, innovative facades, sustainable environmental strategy & research of a specific building type.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 90
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project 1. This project will prepare a design for a new building that will be defined by 4 key concepts. BREEAM, INNOVATIVE FACADES, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY & RESEARCH OF A BUILDING TYPE. The project is divided into the four sections,
Stage 1. Research: Case Studies - BREEAM, Innovative Facades and Sustainable Environmental Strategy. (15 %)
Stage 2. Sketch design research & Planning: Sketch design layouts, Technical design, Materials, Building regulation analysis and Planning application (30 %)
Stage 3. Tender/ Construction: Construction Information, technical detailing & compliance for DAC & FSC (50 %)
Stage 4. Project Portfolio Presentation. (5 %)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case Studies & Research : An International study trip with a focus on existing historic and modern building types investigated through BREEAM, the use of innovative facades/ envelope design & analysis of sustainable environmental strategies. There will also be Local technical study trips to support the studio projects.
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
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat submission of coursework.
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
Studio Based Learning Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 9.00 108
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 22.25 267
Total Weekly Contact Hours 9.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • CIS Construction Database.
  • DOE. Advice Series ( all volumes).
  • Bill Martin & Chris Wood, Series editors. (2013), English Heritage: Practical Building Conservation 10 volumes.
  • Jane Anderson. Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition. Blackwell Publishers, p.208, [ISBN: 1405119616].
  • BREEAM scheme documents.
  • The Stephen George & Partners. Guide to Building Materials and the Environment, Second Edition v2.1.
  • edited by Lynne Elizabeth, Cassandra Adams. (2005), Alternative construction, John Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 0471719382].
  • Paola Sassi. Strategies for sustainable architecture, Abingdon, Oxon ; Taylor & Francis, 2006., [ISBN: 0415341426].
  • G. Z. Brown, Mark DeKay. (2014), Sun, Wind, and Light, 3rd edition. Wiley, p.192, [ISBN: 9780470945780].
  • Norbert Lechner.. (2014), Heating, cooling, lighting, 4th edition. New York; John Wiley & Sons, Inc, p.pages cm., [ISBN: 111858242X].
  • Alison Kwok, Walter Grondzik. (2011), The Green Studio Handbook, Second Edition, 2nd edition. Architectural Press, p.424, [ISBN: 0080890520].
  • C Baden-Powell, J Hetreed, A Ross. (2017), Architect's Pocket Book, 5.
  • D Adler. Metric Handbook.
  • Dept of the Environment. Building Regulations: Technical Guidance Documents.
  • Emap Ltd. The Architect’s Journal Working Detail Series.
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