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ARCT30100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Architectural Technologies IV – Integrated Building Process (ARCT30100)

Subject:
Architecture
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Architecture, Plan & Env Pol
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Daniel Sudhershan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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
Portfolio: Technology Portfolio Week 14 Graded No
60
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Technology Essay Week 14 Graded No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Peer Review of draft technology essay Week 6 Graded No
10
 No

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

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 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 11:00 - 12:50
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