Integrated Environmental Design 2

Code

ABEE4028

School

Architecture and Built Environment

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This module is linked to the major design project in studio and provides support in evolving environmental strategies that are integrated into the wider design process. Breadth of coverage is encouraged and from this, opportunities to identify an environmental focus that is developed in depth are pursued. It is expected that schemes respond to current challenges around zero carbon and wider sustainability issues as set out in frameworks such as the UN Sustainability Goals.

Target Students

MEng Architecture and Environmental Design K230 ; U7UATTED.

Co-requisites

Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:

• Design Studio 4A (ABEE4106)
• Design Studio 4B (ABEE4107)

Classes

• One 30-minute tutorial each week for 12 weeks

Assessment

• 15% Coursework 1: Study sheets.
• 60% Coursework 2: Technical Report.
• 25% Coursework 3: Design Portfolio.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate:

• Architectural design skills that integrate the Comprehensive Design Project’s technical requirements relevant to the particular building type, programme and site conditions (GC1);

• An ability to think holistically about architectural design considering all the different facets taught cumulatively throughout the Integrated Design stream’s modules (GC8);

• Knowledge of the relationship between technology and architectural design (GC2, GC9);

• The relevant precedents of historical, cultural and theoretical background that contributes to the technical strategy for constructing/engineering of buildings (GC2, GC7, GC8);

• Technical issues such as structural, constructional and material considerations that provides input to the design of a building, especially for the purposes of a Comprehensive Design Project (GC1, GC2, GC8, GC9);

• The contribution that the integration of environmental design makes towards creating a richer, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable architecture (GC2, GC8, GC9);

• Skills that enable the selection of appropriate technologies and formulation of appropriate technical strategies to apply to design proposals in a fully integrated manner (GC1, GC9);

• Skills relating to critical thinking, relevant decision making and an ability to appraise technical issues in relation to integrating them into the design process (GC1, GC8, GC9).

In their professional career, graduates of the module will demonstrate the ability to design in an integrated way. As future professionals students should be able to:-

• Critically appraise and develop design proposals through the co-ordination of applied technical inputs, technologies and environmental design concepts in real time practice (GC1, GC8);

• Determine the appropriateness of architectural and technical solutions towards achieving fully functional, inhabitable, durable and engaging buildings (GC1, GC8).
   

In addition to demonstrating:

ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

• Ability to identify, classify and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques

• Ability to apply quantitative and computational methods, using alternative approaches and understanding their limitations, in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action

• Understanding of, and the ability to apply, an integrated or systems approach to solving complex engineering problems

• Ability to extract and evaluate pertinent data and to apply engineering analysis techniques in the solution of unfamiliar problems.
   

DESIGN

• Understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including considerations such as the wider engineering context, public perception and aesthetics

•  Investigate and define the problem, identifying any constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations; ethical, health, safety, security and risk issues; intellectual property; codes of practice and standards

•  Work with information that may be incomplete or uncertain, quantify the effect of this on the design and, where appropriate, use theory or experimental research to mitigate deficiencies

• Apply advanced problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding to establish rigorous and creative solutions that are fit for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance and disposal

• Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, and evaluate outcomes

• Communicate their work to technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrate wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations

• Demonstrate the ability to generate an innovative design for products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs.

ECONOMIC, LEGAL, SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT

• Knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes

• Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development and ability to apply quantitative techniques where appropriate

ENGINEERING PRACTICE

• Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes, or products, with extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components;

• Understanding of the use of technical literature and other information sources

• Knowledge of relevant legal and contractual issues

• Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

• Ability to work with technical uncertainty
   

ADDITIONAL GENERAL SKILLS

The ability to:

• Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, working with others, information retrieval and the effective use of general IT facilities
   

• Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD

• Monitor and adjust a personal programme of work on an on-going basis

Conveners

• Dr Robin Wilson