The Good, The Bad, and the Downright Ridiculous

Admissions Tutor: Dr T.W. Cousens

T.W.Cousens@Leeds.ac.uk

Level 1 Tutor: Dr Rosemary Creasey

R.Creasey@Leeds.ac.uk

Learning StylesExperiencing

Reflecting

Building Concepts

Offer Theory

Planning

The Integrated Project• Leeds United Women AFC (the CLIENT) are to re-locate

to a new site in the south of Leeds.

• A design for one of the new goal line stands is required that must satisfy the following criteria:

1. A minimum capacity of 8000 people2. Maximum of 3 people per meter squared3. Single tier construction4. Maximum angle of rake = 34 º 5. Assume a design loading 5 kN/m2 (this is a static load, do

not design for wind uplift)6. Area below the seating is to be designed as a structurally

clear area with a minimum structural opening of 18m high by 14m wide

The ProcessExperiencing

Build and Test

Reflecting

Team and Personal

Building Concepts

Feasibility\Site Visits

Offer Theory

Lectures

Planning

Design and Cost

The Good - Aspirations!

The Good - Support and Experience

• Project teams are based on tutorial groups.

• Good support within the School.

• Good support from the industry – site visits.

• Five years experience of running similar projects.

The Bad - Practical Implementation

• High numbers of students (170 in current year).

• “The Design process” is condensed into less than 20 weeks.

• Students uneasy about “No right answer”.

• Team development takes time.

The Downright Ridiculous

The Good (1)

Discussion

• Students’ prior knowledge and expectation of University.

• Students’ work/life balance.

• Students’ use of reflective reviews.