2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE2850 Architectural Engineering Design Studio 2

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Mr. Justin Lunn
Email: j.s.lunn@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

The standard qualifications (or equivalent) set by the School of Civil Engineering for entry to any of its JBM accredited UG programmes.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This module will contribute to the students’ ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.

It will develop the students ability to prepare and present building design projects of diverse scale, complexity, and type in a variety of contexts, using a range of media, and in response to a brief; understand the constructional and structural systems, the environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements that apply to the design and construction of a comprehensive design project; develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design that integrates and satisfies the aesthetic aspects of a building and the technical requirements of its construction and the needs of the user.

The module will also demonstrate the students’ knowledge of the histories and theories of architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences; including knowledge of the application of appropriate theoretical concepts to studio design projects, demonstrating a reflective and critical approach.

The module will demonstrate students’ knowledge of the fine arts as an
influence on the quality of architectural design, including: the creative application of the fine arts and their relevance and impact on architecture; the creative application of such work to studio design projects, in terms of their conceptualisation and representation. Knowledge of the application of appropriate theoretical concepts to studio design projects, demonstrating a reflective and critical approach;

The module will develop students’ understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project, including
the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation and technological strategy of design proposals; the need to appraise and prepare building briefs of diverse scales and types, to define client and user requirements and their appropriateness to site and context;

The module will develop the necessary design skills to meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors and building regulations; understand the cost control mechanisms which operate during the development of a project; prepare designs that will meet building users’ requirements and comply with UK legislation, appropriate performance standards and health and safety requirements.

Learning outcomes
Students will gain knowledge of the processes and practice of building design, including understanding, interpreting and critically evaluating a brief; researching, collating and evaluating background information including site and precedent studies; developing, refining and presenting design ideas for a specific proposal. The relationships between technology, fine art and building design are highlighted and explored through the design process.

Skills outcomes
Team working and collaboration in a creative context, graphic presentation skills, hand drawing, CAD modelling, building information modelling (BIM) and physical modelling skills.

Syllabus

A creative, studio-based, open ended design project, focusing on the design of a relatively small single storey building. Creative and design theory ideas including the relationship between technology, fine art and building design are explored in this module using the project’s design challenge. Students produce presentation materials including written design statements, presentation images and physical models.
The design proposals and design statements developed by the students will include a construction method statement (including a construction hazard risk assessment); an explanation of how structural stability (both during construction and in the permanent condition), robustness, durability and low maintenance, energy efficiency and fire resistance have been achieved; an explanation of the structural actions and load transfer mechanisms; the materials selection strategy.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	5	2.00	10.00
Tutorial	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			170.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Individual and group research for background studies, including: informal site surveys, precedent gathering from online, journal or book sources. Group and individual collation, analysis and critical evaluation of infomation. Group and individual development of creative design ideas, presentation materials.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through the weekly tutorials process.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Group Project	Design report (including written, drawn and physical model materials)	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 07/12/2015

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