ARCT10040 Architectural Technologies I – Introduction to Building Envelope

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces Architectural Technologies in their broadest sense including principles and applications in order to provide a foundation for an understanding of the construction methods and performance of a building at a domestic scale. The module will examine in detail the building envelope, focussing on the principles of construction, through a formal lecture series complemented by visits to the Building Laboratory and exercises in Technology Studio. Technology Studio comprises structured projects including technical drawings, analytical models, sketching, simple surveying methods and generic material studies, intended to emphasise the importance of architectural technologies in the creative process of marking architecture.

Technology Studio works closely with Design Studio (Architectural Design II ARCT10020) and many of the exercises will require students to consider and develop aspects of their work in Design Studio. The mark in Technology Studio contributes 12% to the overall mark in Design Studio.

50% of the overall grade for this module will be allocated to Technology Studio and 50% of the overall grade will be allocated to a written examination at the end of the trimester. The Technology Studio component must be passed. An in-module resit will be offered for Technology Studio.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Formulate the basic principles of Architectural Technologies.
2. Display knowledge of domestic building construction.
3. Display basic knowledge of different building materials and their specific properties and possibilities.

Indicative Module Content:

The following topics will be introduced at the scale of the house:
1. Structures
2. Walls
3. Brick, Block & Stone
4. Floors & Foundations
5. Timber Roofs
6. Windows & Doors
7. Stairs
8. An Introduction to Sustainability
9. Water Conservation & Services
10. An Introduction to Timber
11. Glass.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20

Studio

48

Autonomous Student Learning

50

Total

118

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
1. Lectures, and viewing of samples in the Building Laboratory.
2. Individual and group exercises in Technology Studio.
3. Workshops in the Building Laboratory.

 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
ARCT10020 - Architectural Design II


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: 2 hour written examination. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Portfolio: A portfolio is submitted at the end of the semester. The portfolio will contain all work completed, e.g. technology drawings, models, photographs of completed models, sketches and rough work. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

50

Essay: Peer Assessment. The student will be asked to review and give feedback to their Peer's work using peerScholar through Brightspace. Unspecified n/a Other No

10


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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Name Role
Mr Paul Durcan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Eibhlin Ni Chathasaigh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Emer O'Daly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Joe Swan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr William Dimond Tutor
Mr Tiago Faria Tutor