University of Lincoln Module Specification - Sustainable Design 2015-16

Sustainable Design 2015-16

1. Basic Module Data

Module Title: Sustainable Design

School: School of Architecture & Design

Subject: Architecture

Module Code: ARC2004M

Credit Rating: 30

Level: Level 2

Pre-requisites: None

Co-requisites: None

Barred Combinations: None

Module Co-ordinator(s): Marcin Kolakowski (MKolakowski)

2. Module Synopsis

The aims of this module are to -• Develop awareness of sustainable development and environmental design• Develop awareness of the principles and practice of construction technology• Improve understanding of materials and detail design• Focus on energy requirements of domestic and medium size buildings

A series of lectures supports analytical activities and a design project investigating principles put intopractice. Questions of appropriateness, responsiveness and sustainability are discussed.

3. Outline Syllabus

Foundations, site investigation, boreholes, stabilisation, piles, ground beams, raftsBasements, brickwork, in-situ concrete, waterproofingSuperstructure, frames in steel and concrete (in-situ and pre-cast), portal frames, lattice trusses,space frames, self-centring, two-way spanningExternal envelope, cladding and infilling to walls, roofsUtilisation of internal space, finishes, ceilings, floors and demountable partitionsStaircasesFire technology, theory, protection of structure, means of escape, systemsExternal works, roads, paths, parking, drainage, retaining walls, landscapingBuilding servicesSustainable planning and developmentEnergy efficient design and energy use in buildings

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Passive solar designThermal, visual and acoustic environmental needs of building usersOverheating problems, condensation risk and remedial measures

4. Module Learning Outcomes

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of sustainable planning and development,of energy efficient design and of passive solar design.

LO2 Demonstrate sustainable strategies for structure, materials, construction, environmentaldesign and detail design in design projects.

LO3 Demonstrate in design projects an understanding of the process of selection andspecification of materials and forms of construction for: • Substructure • Superstructure •External envelope • Internal finishes and components • Hard and soft landscaping andassociated drainage

LO4 Identify the legislative requirements pertaining to safety in medium size buildings anddemonstrate an understanding of the theory of fire technology and means of escape.

LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of servicing requirements of medium size buildings.LO6 Demonstrate: • Mechanisms of heat transfer under non steady state conditions •

Calculation of energy use in a domestic scale building • Analysis of a domestic scalebuilding to establish areas of condensation risk including proposals for remedial measures

LO7 Identify the thermal, visual and acoustic environmental needs of building users anddemonstrate an effective design response.

5. Learning and Teaching Strategy/Methods

Lectures, group tutorials, workshops, studio contact, crits, reading, research in technical and productlibrary, as appropriate. The teaching of architectural science and technology is strongly integratedwith design projects. Lectures relate as closely as possible to the studio programme.

6. Assessment

Coursework: 100% Coursework Assessment will be through project assignments presented in anexhibition context. That is, specified exhibition material together with a portfolio and sketchbookincluding preliminary studies and design development work presented by the student with anopportunity to answer questions from the assessment panel. All assignments contribute to themodule mark reported to the exam board.

Assessment Method Weighting (%) Learning Outcome(s)Tested

Group Work

Coursework 100 LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, No

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LO5, LO6, LO7

7. Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body Requirements

This module is part of the Bachelor of Architecture with Honours qualification which is recognised byARB at Part 1 level for the purposes of registration as an architect, and recognised by RIBA. Thismodule is part of the BA (Hons) Architecture qualification which is not recognised by ARB and RIBA.

8. Indicative Reading

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