High Rise Buildings and Vertical Urbanism
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4010 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ABEE4010
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module is concerned with the design, construction and operation of tall buildings. In particular, it examines the sustainable design of tall buildings and their relationship with the physical, environmental and cultural characteristics of place. Examples of topics covered include:
- History of the tall building typology
- Tall building design considerations (planning, organisation, circulation, office / residential / mixed-use, plan form, core design, vertical transportation, ground floor interface, etc)
- Technical aspects of tall building design (structure, construction, materials, safety and security, servicing, etc)
- Tall buildings and place (impact of climate, culture and context on design)
- The sustainable case for and against tall buildings
- Environmental design strategies in tall buildings (natural ventilation, on-site energy generation, facade design, etc)
- Social sustainability, lifestyle and place making in tall buildings
Target Students
MArch Architecture and Sustainable Design K11L, MArch ARchitecture Design K11K, MArch Sustainable Urban Design K11H, MArch Architecture Design + Build K11M; U7PAASSD, U7PADESN, U7PSSTUB, U7PARDAB.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 3 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Tutor led - 34 hours: student directed- 41 hours reading and preparation for seminars plus 125 hours further study and essay preparation.
Assessment
- 65% Coursework 1: Illustrated research essay.
- 30% Coursework 2: Case study report.
- 5% Coursework 3: Class exercise.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To introduce and developan understanding of the issues concerned with the design, construction and operation of tall buildings. To develop research on Sustainable tall buildings and to communicate research findingsin written and oral form.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will have developed a detailed knowledge of the issues and challenges in the design of sustainable tall buildings.
Knowledge and Understanding of
1. The factors affecting the sustainable design, construction and operation of tall buildings.
2. The broader topics related to tall buildings, such as the history of the typology and its sustainability credentials.
3. The applicability of key environmental strategies in the integrated architectural design process.
Professional Practice Skills
4. Undertake research and critically appraise case studies and precedent to explore the concepts covered.
Transferable Skills
5. Develop research techniques in the field of architecture and design.
6. Demonstrate an ability to interpret, manage, manipulate and communicate complex (and often interrelated) information in a manner that is appropriate, rigorous, creative and legible.
Conveners
- Prof Timothy Heath