Module Details
Module Code: |
PRAC |
Module Title:
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Studio 4a
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Title:
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Studio 4a
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Mark Duffy
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Module Description: |
The Aim of this module is to: • To develop the students ability to measure, record and appraise an historic protected structure and its curtilage/ 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 specialist area of conservation, refurbishment and adaption of historic buildings and protected structures within the profession.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
An ability to structure a clear methodology in order to undertake an evaluation and analysis of a complex project brief and create appropriate supporting documentation, (measured surveys, conditions reports, conservation report and existing survey drawings with a focus on conservation, adaption and refurbishment of historic & protected structures. |
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 conservation, adaption and refurbishment of historic & protected structures. |
LO3 |
To have the knowledge of core principles of conservation, adaption, 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 conservation, adaption and refurbishment of historic & protected structures. |
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 and conservation reports for the conservation, adaption and refurbishment of historic & protected structures. |
LO5 |
An ability to complete and present/ communicate studio work and an approach to conservation and adaption to a high level of graphical presentation 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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Project 1: CONSERVATION ADAPTION & REFURBISHMENT
This project, which links to the Module CONSERVATION & ADAPTION, uses a building project as a vehicle to develop specific skills in working with existing historic buildings. A legally Protected Structure is the focus here, and examples such as medium scale Industrial or Educational buildings of architectural heritage value are suitable.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
9.00 |
108 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
22.25 |
267 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
9.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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(2004), Architectural heritage protection, Department of the Environment, Dublin, [ISBN: 0755770064].
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DOE. Advice Series ( all volumes).
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RIAI. Conservation Guidelines 2010.
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Bill Martin & Chris Wood, Series editors. (2013), English Heritage: Practical Building Conservation 10 volumes.
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Jane Anderson. Green Guide to Specification, 4th Edition. Blackwell Publishers, p.208, [ISBN: 1405119616].
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BREEAM scheme documents.
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The Stephen George & Partners. Guide to Building Materials and the Environment, Second Edition v2.1.
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edited by Lynne Elizabeth, Cassandra Adams. (2005), Alternative construction, John Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 0471719382].
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Paola Sassi. Strategies for sustainable architecture, Abingdon, Oxon ; Taylor & Francis, 2006., [ISBN: 0415341426].
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G. Z. Brown, Mark DeKay. (2014), Sun, Wind, and Light, 3rd edition. Wiley, p.192, [ISBN: 9780470945780].
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Norbert Lechner.. (2014), Heating, cooling, lighting, 4th edition. New York; John Wiley & Sons, Inc, p.pages cm., [ISBN: 111858242X].
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Alison Kwok, Walter Grondzik. (2011), The Green Studio Handbook, Second Edition, 2nd edition. Architectural Press, p.424, [ISBN: 0080890520].
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Jonathan Hetreed (Author), Ann Ross (Author), Charlotte Baden-Powell. (2017), Architect's Pocket Book, 5. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-113864399].
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Department of Arts, Heritage and the
Gaeltacht.. (2012), SHAPING THE FUTURE Case studies in
adaption & reuse in historic urban
environments., 2012.
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ICOMOS. (1996), Principles for recording monuments and
sites ICOMOS 1996,
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National inventory of Architectural
heritage,
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Historic scotland,
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ICOMOS. International Council On Monuments and
Sites, ICOMOS,
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CIS database (accessed through
www.library.itcarlow.ie). Web,
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Pidgeon Digital. Pidgeon Digital architectural website,
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United Nations, 2003-04 Department of
Economic and Social Affairs Division for
Social Policy and Development. Accessibility for the Disabled A Design
Manual for a Barrier Free Environment, United Nations, 2003-04 Department of
Economic and Social Affairs Division for
Social Policy and Dev,
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WBDG Whole building design guide. WBDG Whole building design guide, Whole building design guide,
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