Architecture, Construction and Industrialisation (P00351)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-APM-ACI

The course is divided into four sections which explore different aspects of how architecture is influenced through contruction and manufacturing processes.

Design and the Construction Process
An examination in a historic context of the infusion of design value at all stages of resolution in the building process. Exploration of the importance in design of junction/articulation, an overview of the integration of structure, skin and services in building design.

Design Process in the Industrial Age
An overview of how creative design input can be applied to mechanised and industrial processes. Testing design quality through prototyping and simulation.

Structure and Architecture
An exploration of the symbiotic relationship of great engineering and engineers with architectural expression.

Architecture, Design and Building Skin
A study of the integration of structural, component and environmental design and their application to building skins in differing global contexts.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : not applicable

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : Not applicable - course taught by distance learning

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- An understanding of design imperatives in the detailed design of building structures and building skins.
- An awareness of the criteria that inform manufacturing processes in the built environment.
- The ability to critically assess the efficacy of interactions between design and constructional method.

Assessment Information

A research report counting towards 50% of the total assessment
An essay counting towards 30% of the total assessment
A weblog counting towards 20% of the total assessment