Module Details

Module Code: ARCH C1501
Module Title: Studio 1a
Title: Studio 1a
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Margaret Doyle-Hughes
Domains:  
Module Description: This is the principal architectural technology module and approach has 2 aims:
1. Introduce students to the Culture of Architecture and the Built Environment examining:
• Space standards and Physical Comfort,
• Resources and Efficiency of use
• Cultural, Physical and Regulatory context The students will explore traditional and alternative construction methods / details and will apply them in this module, while incorporating material from associated lecture subjects also.
2. Introduce students to the Culture of the Design; Detail and Construction process and its use of drawings, models, schedules and specifications.
Working primarily with drawings, the students will develop skills necessary to :
• Explore ideas and possibilities
• Describe general arrangements & proposals
• Define detail for pricing & construction purposes
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explore ideas and possibilities, resolve simple technical design issues through use of Freehand sketches (NTS and to scale) and to maintain a record of that exploration & decision making process (e.g. the Workbook)
LO2 Describe general proposals for a simple building through use of Freehand sketches, master plans and Revit/CAD drawings and to submit a comprehensive, cross referenced set of general arrangement drawings
LO3 Define technical details for tender & contract purposes through use of master plan and Working drawings in Revit/CAD and submit an integrated set of working drawings complete with schedules & specification as required for building type being studied.
LO4 Explore, resolve and integrate the Structural, Weathering and Thermal factors in their technical design solutions
LO5 Incorporate suitable Space Standards, Universal design principles and relevant Building Regulations in their proposals and demonstrate an understanding of efficient use of resources, all as suited to the building type being studied
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
Overview
Studio Projects focusing on drawing & technical issues as follows: • Studio project to develop Drawing Skills e.g. Architectural Drawing Conventions (plan, section, elevation and use of scale) • Studio projects to develop Technical Detailing Skills e.g. Exploration of Traditional Technical Solutions for domestic scale Masonry and timber frame construction. Preparation of comprehensive reference set of detail drawings of traditional technical solutions for domestic scale Masonry and timber frame construction • Studio projects requiring students to deliver an Energy Efficient House proposal, in accordance with general principles of Sustainable design, in compliance with TGDs and principles of Universal access, while also taking lecture subject material and alternative technologies into consideration as appropriate e.g. Building Technology; Services; Structures and Materials; Surveying and Recording; Revit, CAD and Info Tech. Studio project headings as follows: o Site Layout & Planning o General House Arrangement Planning Application Submission Stage o External Envelope Details & Structure o Services Layout Tender Document Submission Stage
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
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
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 8.00 96
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 13.00 156
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fraser Reekie. (1995), Reekie's architectural drawing, Edward Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0340573244].
  • Francis D. K. Ching and Cassandra Adams. (2001), Building construction illustrated, Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 0471358983].
  • Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno BA(Hons.) FCIOB FIPHE FRSA. Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.808, [ISBN: 1856178056].
  • Stephen Emmitt, Christopher Gorse. Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell, p.592, [ISBN: 9781405188531].
  • Mitchell's introduction to building., Boston; Pearson, p.xii, 312 :, [ISBN: 9780273738046].
  • edited by Ann McNicholl and J. Owen Lewis. (1996), Green design, Stationery Office, Dublin, [ISBN: 0707623928].
  • Eugene Farrell, John A. McCarthy, Anthony McFeely. Homebond house building manual, 7th. [ISBN: 9780952361480].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journals. Journals, Architectural periodicals, Architectural Review; The Architects Journal; Architecture Ireland; Detail; Blueprint; Domus.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: