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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.
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 Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Studio | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 118 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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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 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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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 |