Technology 1: An Introduction to Architectural Technology - TFA1240

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Formative assessment will be comprised of a mock multi choice online test covering each element of technology. Feedback will be given on this test to indicate strengths and weaknesses to inform study for the summative test.

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written assignment (coursework)

Formative assessment for summative 2 will be provided in the form of feedback upon the submission of a draft coursework.

Written Assignment

In-class Test - multi choice test of learning outcomes related to the three strands of technology.

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Technical Portfolio: Reflective Journal logging activities within workshop sessions. Relating activities to the construction of buildings and forward to inclusion in design projects.

Portfolio

This module introduces three parallel strands of Architectural Technology:
Structures
Through an exploration of structural equilibrium and the assessment of stress and deformation in simple elements the module will discuss the properties of building materials and the implications for element design. An introduction to civil engineering and groundworks.
Buildings Fabric Design
Common materials, assemblies and construction techniques used to achieve safe, environmentally sound and aesthetic constructions will be explained and exemplified. Common failures in materials and assemblies will be highlighted.
Environmental Design
A building’s fabric and services combine to create an internal environment that the occupants find comfortable and pleasurable. This extends to physiological (and psychological), thermal, visual and acoustic comfort, and the health and well being of the occupants. You will consider how responsive design (both passive and interactive) can be utilised to provide the internal conditions necessary for comfort.
All of the above topics will be considered in relation to sustainable design necessary for protecting internal, local and global environments for both current and future generations.

School of Arts and Humanities

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Architecture

TFA1240 - Technology 1: An Introduction to Architectural Technology

Technology 1: An Introduction to Architectural Technology

be able to recognise basic issues of sustainability in connection with use and specification of materials, assemblies and systems.

be able to demonstrate knowledge of the basic site investigations, structural elements of buildings and an understanding of the use of equilibrium to evaluate member forces and hence stresses and deformations in axially loaded elements.

be able to understand the physiological, psychological and environmental parameters necessary for comfort and how humans interact with their environment in its perception and control.

be able to demonstrate a knowledge of a range of passive and interactive environmental options available to provide an acceptable internal environment.

be able to research and explore a range of interconnected issues.

be able to make decisions regarding structural systems, material specification and detailing and appropriateness of alternative choices in environmental design strategies relating to the design of simple architectural constructions.

be able to demonstrate a knowledge of construction processes and the basic principles, elements and techniques of good construction detailing and material specification.