Building Technology and Digital Detailing - TIA1037

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

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

Practice exam/test

Assessment 2: In-Class Test

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

In-class test

Assessment 3: Portfolio

Technology Portfolio: A comprehensive building enclosure research and analysis to dissect, evaluate, quantify, and document structural systems, materials’ specifications, sustainability and technical details for a real mid-size scale building using BIM software and applications.

Portfolio

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Portfolio report on given tutorial sessions during unsupervised learning hours &amp; engagement with the module.

Written Assignment

This module aims to deepen your understanding of the latest innovation in building technology theories and applications in relation to the three parallel strands of Structures, Building Fabric Design and Environmental Design.  It also aims to develop advanced skills in digital modelling, detailing, analysis and simulation. It will enable you to have the competence to work in a BIM-based digital environment for any design and construction project.
Structures
You will explore different types of structural systems and study their behaviour under gravity and lateral loading. Different foundations and earth-retaining structures will be introduced and methods for the assessment of stability will be developed. You will be introduced to the principles of designing structural members subject to bending and axial loading and the principles of elastic behaviour in structural members of any cross-section.
Building Fabric Design
You will consider more advanced construction techniques and building systems and you will extend and develop your technical vocabulary, your appreciation of natural and synthetic material elements, and the principles and techniques of their transformation into objects and components used in the assembly of buildings and building components. Various building envelope systems will be introduced to students to study, analyse, detail and document.
Environmental Design
You will develop further the consideration of psychological and physiological, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort, and the effects on building occupants. Because of the close relationship between environmental systems, energy consumption and the health and well-being of a building’s occupants, issues of sustainability will be considered at all stages. In particular, you will focus on the range of environmental control systems found in buildings and how these affect our interaction with the spaces we inhabit and the artefacts and services we use.  General services used to provide safety and facility in buildings will be considered such as mechanical movement, electrical and drainage systems.
Digital modelling, detailing, analysis, and simulation
You will explore the potentials of digital modelling, detailing, analysis, and simulation of multiple design alternatives quickly and early in your design process using BIM software. This will enable you to accurately design and document both 2D and 3D models for any possible building detail, test several fabrication techniques and share the model data easily with the entire design and construction team members.

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TIA1037 - Building Technology and Digital Detailing

Building Technology and Digital Detailing

Be able to Evaluate constructional systems for buildings and assemblies (including different types of foundations) of moderate complexity and understand the implications of construction detailing and materials specification, in relation to design, building regulations and health and safety.

Understand the roles and relationships of various design specialists within a design team.

Be able to Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of structural systems and knowledge of their behaviour under load.

Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of BIM based digital environment.

Recognise the different technologies and its capabilities in the BIM based digital environment. 

Demonstrate an ability to utilise the appropriate digital technology for the different stages of design and construction.

Be able to Understand the application of environmental control strategies in providing safe and comfortable environments.