Undergraduate Course: Technology and Environment: Principles (ARCH08002)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course introduces the technological and environmental aspects of architectural design. It focuses on the key concepts which underpin the design of structural and environmental systems. It is also concerned with the use of materials in architecture. The course emphasizes the links between architectural design, architectural technology and sustainability and a wider concern for the global environment. |
| Course description |
The course is delivered through six 'Concept Gateways'
- Material Systems
- Element Assembly
- Form and Performance
- Realisation of Structural Elements
- Principles of Sustainability
- Thermal Environment
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 11,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 33,
Fieldwork Hours 20,
External Visit Hours 3,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
127 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
25 %,
Coursework
75 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Learning outcomes are assessed by written reports and written examination. |
| Feedback |
All students submit formative assessment, normally a draft report, mid-way through the semester; Workshop solutions are provided for each gateway; All students are offered online practice exam questions. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts in the physical behaviour of structural systems and their application in architecture;
- Appreciate the integral nature of material assembly and environmental systems to the development of architectural designs;
- Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and understanding of the principles of architectural structures, material assembly, environmental systems and sustainability in the built environment.
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Reading List
Ballard Bell, V and Rand P (2005) Materials for Architectural Design. London: Laurence King.
Deplazes, A (2013) Constructing Architecture: Materials, Structures, Processes. Basel : Birkhäuser,
Macdonald, A. (2001) Structure and architecture. 2nd ed. Oxford : Architectural Press
Silver, P and McLean W (2013) Introduction to Architectural Technology. 2nd edition. London: Laurence King
eBooks: available from the main library website
Halliday, S (2008) Sustainable construction Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Available as a download through the Construction Information Service
Alread, Jason and Leslie, Thomas. (2007) Design-Tech: Building Science for Architects. Oxford: Architectural Press
Rich, P Dean, Y.(1999) Principles of element design. 3rd edition. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Szokolay, S. V. (2008) Introduction to architectural science. The basis of sustainable design. 2nd edition. Oxford: Architectural Press
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
3 hour(s) per week for 11 week(s). This course will be taught in a block using a variety of methods from structured lectures, semi-structured sessions and self-directed learning using e-learning materials. |
| Keywords | building technology,environmental design,building structures,materials |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Kate Carter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2323
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Nicole Porter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2309
Email: |
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