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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Ecological Architecture | |||
| Reference | SU4015 | Version | 5 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to examine the inter-relationship between Architecture, people, buildings and the natural environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Relate the concept of Ecological Design to that of Ecological building and the building as part of an ecological system. |
| 2 | Identify the inter-relationship between the psychological and the physical in creating healthy environments. |
| 3 | Examine the idea of the vernacular as an ecological concept. |
| 4 | Explain how space, form and provision of housing affects human ecology. |
| 5 | Assess the importance of water as a design feature within buildings and architecture. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module will review the construction cycle. Explore buildings and health as well as psychological factors. Introduce "Natural and Healing" Architecture. Investigate Vernacular Architecture, including culture, bioregions, self build and community architecture. Review the politics and power of Architecture. Evaluate Architecture and Philosophy of Steiner, Day, Correa, Hasson, Fathy, et al. Review squatters and indigenous architecture. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a module predominantly involving practical work in relation to a project which may include, field and studio work and where appropriate site visits supported by key note lectures and seminars. Directed study to core texts and resource material will be encouraged. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 65 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 85 | 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, 5 |
| Description: | Continuously assessed by coursework in the form of an integrated Ecological Architecture project. The project includes a research report, oral presentation and relevant drawings. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). 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, in addition to Stage 4 entry requirements |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Vale, B. & Vale, R., 1991, Towards a Green Architecture, RIBA Publication. |
| 2 | Day, C., 1990, Places of the Soul, Wellingborough. |
| 3 | Holdworth, W. & Sealey, A., 1992, Healthy Buildings, London, Longman. |
| 4 | Rapaport, A., 1969, House form and culture, Prentice Hall. |