The ‘Building Technology: Contemporary Building Elements’ module develops and broadens the learner ‘s understanding of the theories, principles and application of building materials, technology and construction introduced in the Technical Design Studio: Masonry Construction module.
It provides the learner with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the building technologies and construction methods required for the development of a technical design for a contemporary two-storey domestic dwelling with single storey appendage, with an emphasis on low energy performance.
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Principles of construction techniques used in contemporary domestic masonry structures.
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Examination of performance criteria for technical design of high performance single or two storey structure.
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Examination of primary, secondary and tertiary elements of a domestic structure.
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Building Materials :Metals, timber, engineered timber, plasters, renders, concrete blocks, bricks, paints, glass, adhesives, membranes.
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Fire safety – TGD Part B
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Regulations, TGDs, codes.
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Groundwork: Excavating and filling.
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Site analysis, landscaping, SuDs.
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Masonry: Brick / block / stone walling
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Carpentry, joinery, boxing out and fittings.
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Cladding / covering: Sheet claddings / coverings / lining systems, roof tiling and slating.
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Waterproofing: Damp proofing and roof coverings.
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Linings / sheathing / dry partitioning: Plasterboard dry linings / partitions / ceilings, timber board flooring
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Windows, / doors, ironmongery and scheduling
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Fireplaces, stoves and chimneys.
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Roofs – flat roof construction, prefabricated roof construction.
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Stairs codes and construction /, handrails /, balustrades.
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Building control, planning applications.
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Simplified u-value calculations.
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Building fabric: thermal performance, insulation, membranes
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Application of construction techniques
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Case studies in construction techniques: Success and failure in technical design and detailing.
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Representation techniques: 2D / 3D sketching, diagrams, technical annotatio
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Lectures
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Sketching exercises
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Self directed research and learning outside contact hours
| Module Content & Assessment | |
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 40 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 60 |