2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE1665 Integrated Design Project 1 (inc Design Studio 1)

20 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Yasar Awais
Email: Y.Awais@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Admission to UG programmes in the School of Civil Engineering

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

On this module, students learn how to prepare and present design projects in response to a design brief. They are exposed to different types of construction projects and analyse diverse sources of information. With a clear practice-oriented focus, students learn about constructional and structural systems, the environmental strategies, and the regulatory framework that apply to construction projects.

Objectives

This module has the following objectives:

-To introduce students to the design process and its outcomes.
-To develop a holistic understanding of the principles of design analysis and the value of precedent.
-To learn how to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in other modules to the development of ideas and design solutions.
-To develop an awareness of the impacts of design on society.
-To gain the practical transferable skills required of a construction industry design professional including communication skills.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes (contributing to the AHEP4 learning outcomes between brackets and ARB competency outcomes between square brackets):

1. Prepare and present architectural design projects of diverse scale, complexity, and type in a variety of contexts, using a range of media, responding critically to a brief. Demonstrate a critical and creative approach to architectural design. (C5/M5) [D1, D3]
2. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards. (C5/M5) [D1, D3]
3. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems, produce designs that integrate the artistic, spatial, environmental, social and experiential aspects of a building with the technical requirements of its construction. (C6/M6) [D4]
4. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts. Produce designs that consider the relationship between people and built environment, between buildings and their context, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs, inclusivity, user experience and scale. (C7/M7) [D6]
5. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion, including the principles and relevance of social sustainability, social value and inclusive design. (C11/M11) [CK3]
6. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights. (C15/M15)
7. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team, exercising leadership, effective communication and personal responsibility. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance. (C16/M16) [PE3]
8. Communicate effectively on complex matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods. used (C17/M17) [M11]
In addition, students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relating to ARB General Criteria:
9. 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; GC1.1.
10. 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; GC1.2.
11. 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; GC1.3. Students will also develop knowledge and understanding of:
-the application of appropriate theoretical concepts to studio design projects, demonstrating a reflective and critical approach; GC2.3.
-the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation and technological strategy of design proposals; GC7.1. ¿ the investigation, critical appraisal and selection of alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design; GC8.1.
- prepare designs that will meet building users requirements and comply with UK legislation, appropriate performance standards and health and safety requirements; GC10.3.

Syllabus

-Gathering and presenting information: site analysis, photographic reports, graphical information.

-Sketching and technical drawing, introduction to Autocad and Revit.

-Development of design ideas, including: materials selection and specification, technical information and specifications, concept development calculations, general arrangement drawings.

-The reflective process as part of design practice.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

5 x Coursework

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	30	2.00	60.00
Practicals	20	2.00	40.00
Fieldwork	2	5.00	10.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Independent online learning hours			20.00
Private study hours			60.00
Total Contact hours			120.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The regular weekly design tutorials provide students with feedback on their own work and the chance to compare their own progress with others. Tutorials are led by academic staff, but student participation is encouraged and developed over the course of the module. Tutorials are supplemented by interim reviews of work in progress, where projects are presented to a wider group of teaching staff and students in interactive events.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2024

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