ARCT30100 Architectural Technologies IV – Integrated Building Process

Academic Year 2024/2025

Following on ARCT30090, this module continues to explore the integration of architectural technologies into the design process of a medium-rise complex public building. Closely linked with the design studio module (ARCT30040) following topics will be further developed: Site Strategy; Environmental Issues; Building Envelope Systems; Structural Systems; Building Services; Fire Safety; Accessibility; Technical Documentation and Specification. This module is delivered through a series of lectures, workshops and exercises and students will work towards a comprehensive design of a medium-rise complex public building.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Formulate the principles of architectural technologies to a medium-rise complex public building
- Display the ability tof integrating complex aspects of building technology into a medium-rise public building
- Display the ability of achieving compliance with relevant building regulations
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of relvant environmental issues and building services
- Demonstrate the ability to produce basic technical documentation for a medium-rise public building

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Project Supervision

24
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Total

114
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
- active/task-based learning;
- peer and group work;
- lectures;
- reflective learning and critical writing;
- studio work 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Technology Studio will provide feedback on a regular basis.

Name Role
Mr Douglas Carson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Paul Durcan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Damien Hannigan Tutor