Advanced Architectural Technologies - TMA1296

Assessment 1: Project work

Formative assessment, which will normally take the form of a presentation with formative feedback, will be conducted at the Interim Review of each stage of the design project, prior to resubmission of the whole work for Summative assessment at the end of the module.

Project work

Assessment 1: Project Work

An Illustrated Technical Report, executed and presented professionally (equivalent to 4000 words) to complement the architectural design project executed as part of module TMA1896.

This module is intended to prepare you for the practical application of advanced building technology as well as issues of ecology, sustainability and the ethical use of resources .
This module investigates the integration of different technologies - specifically: environmental, material, structural and construction systems - into creative design strategies. The module explores emerging, advanced technologies in context of their historical and cultural developments and philosophical associations. It balances the exploration of hi-tech systems with appropriate applications of building technologies.
The module will examine how sustainable and advanced construction technology can begin to reduce the effects of global warming, resource depletion, building related health issues, and air, land and water pollution, through careful design.  Buildings are linked to the consumption of large quantities of energy and other resources and the production of large amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. It is necessary to design, construct and operate them in a climate sensitive fashion in order to optimise performance and resource use. Students will gain an understanding of how buildings and occupants interact and how occupant needs for comfort can be satisfied.
It will enable understanding and application of concepts from first principles and how to make design decisions on use of both passive and active technologies and techniques, in order to produce buildings of high quality and functional capability. Advanced technologies will be explained, and students will be expected to develop analytical skills in order to understand the impacts of design decisions and subsequently to utilise those skills in the design of buildings and their surroundings, and to evaluate the outcome in a critical and self-reflective fashion.
The successful application of the knowledge and skills gained are important and necessary in order to create built environments which are sustainable and useful for future generations.

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TMA1296 - Advanced Architectural Technologies

Advanced Architectural Technologies

be able to demonstrate the ability to graphically communicate technical systems and performance with clarity.

be able to critically understand the techniques of analysing climate and bioclimate, and the main impacts that buildings have on the local and global environments and upon the health and well-being of their occupants; and to identify the additional design inputs to minimise negative environmental effects.

be able to evaluate new and appropriate building materials, components, structural systems and construction techniques through careful analysis of precedents and industry publications and employ them appropriately within your own designs.

be able to demonstrate the successful resolution of contextual, environmental and advanced and sustainable technological issues to an integrated architectural design solution 