Design Studio 4B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4107 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 40 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ABEE4107
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module focuses on practical architectural design skills, developing the craftsmanship of architecture and its communication. It also explores the student's individual judgement of the relevance of the wider physical, social, cultural, economic, technical and environmental context of the profession, demonstrated in the design project and facilitated through the introduction of the individual project brief. This brief encourages the student to show their ability to translate their understanding and engagement with the wider context of architecture and environmental engineering into an architectural/spatial format.
The studio is set up in a vertical structure with units organised into thematic blocks: 1: Urban Settings, 2: Design & Build, 3: Cultural Context Context, 4: Poetic Narratives, 5: Sustainable Communities addressing the diversity of architectural approaches according to the ARB/RIBA criteria.
This module contains a single major design project that is the culmination of the students studio design work through the years on the K230 course. The project seeks to building on the work done in ABEE 4106 Studio.
This single design project becomes the main comprehensive architecture and environmental design project that is required to demonstrate the integration of Structures/Construction, Environmental Design and Humanities (RIBA/ARB) in conjunction with the integrated environmental design modules.
If a student fails both this module and ABEE4106 at the first attempt, they will be required to pass both modules by resitting them in attendance before they can complete the K230 MEng in Engineering (Hons) Architecture and Environmental Design programme.
Target Students
MEng Architecture and Environmental Design K230; U7UATTED.
Assessment
- 15% Coursework 1: P4A: Briefing: conclusion and reflection
- 85% Coursework 2: P4: Individual studio project covering architectural and environmental design
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This studio-based module aims to develop students' skills & approaches to architectural design to a more advanced & complete level. Students are expected to produce a well-crafted comprehensive design project of some complexity based on a thorough investigation & developmental process. At a more advanced level students will be expected to show a comprehensive understanding of the project's technical performance. This module aims to achieve the following General Attributes of the ARB/RIBA Criteria. Students will have the ability to generate design proposals using understanding of a body of knowledge, some at the current boundaries of professional practice & the academic discipline of architecture. (GA1.1) Students will have the ability to apply a range of communication methods & media to present design proposals clearly & effectively. (GA1.2)Students will have the understanding of the alternative materials, processes & techniques that apply to architectural design & building construction. (GA1.3)Students will have the ability to evaluate evidence, arguments & assumptions in order to make & present sound judgments within a structured discourse relating to architectural culture, theory & design. (GA1.4)And also to fulfil in part the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) “Prescription of qualifications: ARB Criteria at Parts 1, 2 & 3”, specifically the General Criteria (GC) at Part 1, for students participating in BArch K100.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will:
Have the ability to design projects of various scales and complexity, which are responding, emphasizing and developing the thematic study aspect described in each project’s brief. (GC1.1)
Have an understanding of the relevance and relationship between site, users’ needs and the project’s local and cultural context and how their building design responds to a brief describing and defining these aspects. (GC5.1) (GC5.3) (GC7. 2)
Have an understanding of the relevance of concepts of architectural theory and the fine arts to achieve a comprehensive and relatively complex architectural design project. (GC2.3) (GC3.3)
Have the ability to use a range of media including techniques of the fine arts to communicate the project’s design, intentions and specific qualities appropriately and clearly. (GC1.1) (GC3.3)
Have the ability to develop the conceptual design idea into an aesthetic and comprehensive architectural design project through the application and integration of knowledge of principles of construction and structural systems. (GC1.2) (GC8.2)
Have the understanding of environmental principles and sustainable technologies applicable to a comprehensive architectural project. (GC1.2)
Have the ability to assess contextual, theoretical and technical concepts relevant to the design project demonstrating a reflective and critical approach to and during the design process. (GC1.3) (GC2.3)
Have an ability to undertake a rigorous study and analysis of building studies and an ability to make valued judgements. (GC7.1)
Have an ability to investigate relevant technical issues that cover thermal performance, tectonics, structure, and construction and make strategic decisions that inform the design of the site and building. Knowledge of climate literacy, biophilic and sustainable design priorities. (GC8.1) (GC8.3)
Have knowledge of the technical performance of a building that will include structure, construction, environmental design and sustainability. (GC9.1) (GC9.2) (GC9.3)
Students will also have the knowledge and skill to embed environmental engineering into architectural design. Successful completion of the module will support the following AHEP4 learning outcomes. They will have the ability to:
M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
M4. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems.
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.
M8. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
M9. Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity.
M11. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.
M12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems.
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.