Architectural Technology 2(ii)

Overview

The course consists of three inter-related components: Structures, Building Construction and Fire Safety Strategy. Structures material develops the principles from Level 1.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this module, students will have developed:-

- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of active design systems: fundamentals of artificial illumination and sound systems within special environments.

- Have an awareness of the sources of design and performance criteria for building envelope construction, interior environments and components with specific reference to sustainable design.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of building regulations requirements on design constraints, fire safety, accessibility and structure.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of how to successfully integrate technology, construction within architectural design through analysis of precedents.

Skills

On completion of this module, students should have:

1. An ability to analyse and resolve fire evacuation strategies in medium sized buildings.
2. An ability to analyse and size structural system of medium sized buildings.

Assessment

A minimum of 75% lecture attendance, and successful completion of all coursework