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ARCT20580

Academic Year 2024/2025

Architecture & Environment I (ARCT20580)

Subject:
Architecture
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Architecture, Plan & Env Pol
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Paul Kenny
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Architecture & Environment I considers the dynamic relationship between sustainable architectural design and environmental factors and the interplay between both. It focuses on how these elements influence human experience, health, well-being and the environment. The course covers a range of topics including daylight and sunlight, lighting design, sound and acoustics, energy and thermal performance, indoor environmental quality, sensory perception, occupant health, and human comfort. It explores the ways in which these elements interact to shape not only the built environment but also the human experience within these spaces. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable design practices that prioritize the well-being of occupants, environmental stewardship, and the optimised use of natural resources.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

- Support the integration of sustainable design principles into architectural projects, with a focus on environmental and human factors.
- Analyse and evaluate the role of daylight, sunlight and artificial lighting to inform design decisions in building design.
- Understand and apply the principles of sound, acoustics and psychoacoustics that enhance occupant comfort and well-being.
- Assess the energy and thermal performance of buildings for sustainable performance.
- Evaluate and improve indoor environmental quality in existing and new buildings and its impact on occupant well-being.
- Apply sensory inclusive design principles to enhance human comfort and health in buildings.
- Apply critical thinking to address the challenges of sustainable architecture and environmental design.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Lectures

24
Total

124

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Teaching methods used throughout the course will vary according to the material delivered and project work undertaken. Such methods will include:

- Lectures and interactive seminars
- Hands-on workshops and practical sessions
- Group discussions and peer reviews
- Case study analysis

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
Individual Project: Students will undertake one major project, spanning the trimester and reflecting on all content delivered throughout the course. Week 12 Graded No
40
 Yes
Individual Project: Minor project focused on a specific in-course topic. Week 3 Graded No
20
 Yes
Individual Project: Minor project focused on a specific in-course topic. Week 6 Graded No
20
 Yes
Individual Project: Minor project focused on a specific in-course topic. Week 9 Graded No
20
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
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