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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Integrated Building Technology 2 | |||
| Reference | AC3012 | Version | 12 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the ability to appraise contemporary technological issues and strategies within a given context by analysing, preparing and implementing strategies for an integrated architectural design project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically apply an understanding of tectonic theory and principles in the integration of structure and construction in the context of environmental and spatial planning. |
| 2 | Critically analyse and apply appropriate strategies with reference to contemporary construction systems, structural performance, material specification and detail design. |
| 3 | Demonstrate understanding of the design implications of issues related to energy usage and embodied energy, specification and detail design of materials in the context of the drive to zero carbon. |
| 4 | Demonstrate an appropriate level of integration between design ambitions and contemporary technological culture. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The module explores the links between design and technology. Environmental, structural and construction issues and strategies are explained as an integral part of the design process. The choice of technological systems is explained in relation to the physical properties and characteristics (including aesthetic) of building materials, components and systems and the environemtal impact of specification choices. The systems are explored in detail in relation to a design project. Students are encouraged to think critically about their design decisions and the resulting building performance using both physical and computer models. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered by a blended learning approach focusing on directed student research, lectures with accompanying workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 39 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 111 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | 100% Individual Coursework Report into the technical aspects and evaluation of a design proposed as a response to a specific studio brief. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Report). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watts, A. (2016) Modern construction handbook. Fourth edition. Basel, Birkhauser. |
| 2 | Arup Lighting, 2007, Lighting Technical Review, RIBA. |
| 3 | Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (2018) Environmental design: CIBSE guide A. 8th ed. [Online]. London, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Available from: https://ezproxy.rgu.ac.uk/login?url=http://www.ihsti.com/scripts/Ti_logon/Ti_logon.asp?reqcode=IPlogon. |
| 4 | Voss, K. & Musali, E. (2013) Net zero energy buildings: international projects of carbon neutrality in buildings. [new ed.]. Munich, Institut fur internationale Architektur-Dokumentation. |
| 5 | Morgan, C. (2018) Sustainable Renovation. [Online]. The Pebble Trust. Available from: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3.spanglefish.com/s/31974/documents/[digitalv3]-guide-to-domestic-retrofit-compressed.pdf. |
| 6 | Edwards, B. (2014) Rough guide to sustainability a design primer. 4th ed. London :, RIBA. |
| 7 | Watts, A., 2007, Facades Technical Review, RIBA. |
| 8 | Knaack, Klein, Bilow, Auer (2007), Principles of Construction - Facades, Birkhauser. |