Postgraduate Course: Architecture and Sustainability (ARCH11018)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course is divided into four sections which explore different aspects of architecture and sustainability through an architectural perspective.
Principles of Sustainable Development
Linear vs. Cyclical development, historical context and sustainability. Architectural expression and quantitative value.
The Sustainable City
Course content: Ecological footprint of cities. Density and sustainability. Consumption systems, the sustainable landscape.
The Sustainable Neighbourhood
Diversity of use and environmental outcomes. Closed environmental systems and their application to neighbourhoods. Microclimate and urban design as an ecological generator.The Sustainable Building
Environmental construction techniques, 'healthy' buildings human comfort and energy use in the built envelope.
Embracing Growth
The effect of urbanisation, industrialisation and globalisation in the developed and developing world. Knowledge of mechanisms to creatively interact with such forces.
Conservation as Regeneration
Current conservation theory, the conservation of urban quarters. Conservation as a means to urban regeneration and sustainability. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | not applicable |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To understand key sustainable concepts as applicable to architecture.
- An appreciation of the varying magnitudes of enquiry applicable to sustainable design.
- To gain the ability to critically appraise the built environment through sustainable criteria. |
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
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr John Brennan
Tel: (0131 6)50 2324
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Course secretary | Ms Kirsten Phimister
Tel: 0131 221 6242
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