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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
Anna Hofheinz Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Douglas Carson Tutor
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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