Design Studio 3
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE3009 | Architecture and Built Environment | 3 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ABEE3009
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module focuses on developing students practical architectural design skills and exploring the relevance of related subjects as environmental engineering, structure and construction to their design. The emphasis is given to the craftsmanship of architecture, improving spatial, aesthetic, sensual as well as practical, structural and dimensional qualities of their design practicing to translate an abstract idea into a form with a positive physical presence.
The studio is set up in a vertical structure with units are organised into 5 thematic blocks: 1: Urban Settings, 2: Making Processes, 3: Context, 4: Poetic Narratives, 5: Sustainable Communities addressing the diversity of architectural approaches according to the ARB/RIBA criteria.
This module introduces a more comprehensive understanding of an architectural and environmental design and requires the student to take a certain level of responsibility for their design decisions. The main project follows on from the two projects developed in the module ABEE2005. It is located in the same area and within the UK and is anticipated to be a medium sized, public mixed-use function responding to given programme-blocks, with a certain option of a choice of site.
Target Students
Architecture and Environmental Design (K230) students
Assessment
- 25% Coursework 1: Project 3 (P3)
- 75% Coursework 2: Project 4 (P4)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This studio-based module aims to further develop the student’s ability to successfully design a multi-spatial building of modest scale. The student will demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between site, brief, cultural context, the environment, spatial qualities and aesthetics and technical elements and practice to respond in a more comprehensive manner through the project design.This module aims to practice and achieve the General Attributes of the ARB/RIBA Criteria as well as some aspects of the AHEP 4 learning outcomes.Students will have the ability to generate design proposals using understanding of a body of knowledge, some at the current boundaries of professional practice and the academic discipline of architecture. (GA1.1)Students will have the ability to apply a range of communication methods and media to present design proposals clearly and effectively. (GA1.2)Students will have the understanding of the alternative materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural design and building construction. (GA1.3)Students will have the ability to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions in order to make and present sound judgments within a structured discourse relating to architectural culture, theory and design. (GA1.4)Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will
Demonstrate a certain achievement of aesthetic qualities in spatial arrangements and expressed form as well as through the appropriate use of various media using technical drawing conventions and creative expressive techniques (GC1.1) (GC1.3).
Be able to design a medium sized project of average complexity and to integrate technical aspects of construction, structure and materials into the project’s design (GC1.3).
Demonstrate a certain degree of critical and conceptual understanding reflected in the project’s design in terms of responding to a brief, aesthetics, cultural and physical context and basic technical decisions (GC1.3) (GC5.3).
Have an understanding of how users relate to the building’s function and therefore inform the project design (GC5.1)
Demonstrate the ability to derive ideas, inspiration and techniques from the Arts (GC3.1) (GC3.2) (GC3.3).
Have an ability to understand and account for core design criteria when applied to material selection, form and structural considerations for a building project. (LO GC1.2)
Have an ability to work iteratively and critically by making valued judgements. (LO GC2.3)
Have an ability to work iteratively and to make critical assessments and valued judgements through a thorough study and comparison of precedents, both historical and contemporary. (GC7.1)
Have an ability to respond to an architectural brief to produce a building design that shows an understanding of the core principles of environmental design, structure and construction. (LO GC9.1) (LO GC9.2)
Students will also have the knowledge and skill to embed aspects of environmental engineering into architectural design. Successful completion of the module will support the following AHEP4 learning outcomes. This module will assist in the development of a student’s ability to:
M5. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
M6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems.
M7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire lifecycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts.
M11. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
M13. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
M17. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used.