The Environment, Services and Materials 4 is an advanced module through which the learner will develop appropriate environmental research skills and methodologies within an area of study related to their design project in Architectural Design Studio 7. The module is focussed on specialised aspects of environmental design, services and materials. The module is structured to increase the knowledge base, know–how, skill and competency of the student by interaction with specialists in selected fields. It is aimed at hybrid complex and mixed use buildings and communities or campuses of buildings.
*Curricular information is subject to change
- Sustainable design principles for selected buildings
- History, theory, principles of ecological and sustainable design.
- Macro and Micro climate modification in the design process
- Sustainable Cities and Urban Settlements
- Constructing a sustainable building
- Weathering and detailing
- Eco-tect, Casabella
- Daylight Analysis, physical model exercises
- Building massing and efficiency
- Building design /organisation and environmental matters
- Exploration of relevant case studies
- Exploration of alternative energy (renewables) in the development of a design project
- Tutorials(group)/ Discussion groups
- Self directed learning
- Group seminars
- Peer Group Presentation (Crit/Review)
- Feed-back sessions
- Studio based learning
- Design workshops on specialist themes
- Lectures
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |