Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6051
Title: Studio: Timber & Steel
Long Title: Studio: Timber & Steel
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Technical Design Studio which explores simple structures in timber and in steel.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the properties of traditional building materials, systems and technologies in timber and steel frame construction.
LO2 Identify and evaluate information, apply critical judgement and formulate a creative structural solution for a timber or steel frame building.
LO3 Analyse and discuss the various design solutions for the building envelope, thermal performance for a timber or steel frame building.
LO4 Participate in a group project
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Technical Design
Simple structures in timber and steel, understanding of relevant regulations and legislation
Properties
Load bearing, non load bearing, frame, floor, roof, enclosure, junction
Methodology/ Pedagogy
Exploration of structure and form through models; An understanding of design and technical design concepts through exploration of exemplary architecture; Investigation/ familiarisation with materials; Exploration of ergonomics - human scale/ proportion; Exercises in detailing; Development of a sketchbook; Representation through freehand drawing, sketching, 3-D drawing; Development of skills in critical thinking, critique and discussion
Team Activity
Successful participation in a team, the dynamics of team building and management, design team resolution
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Design a simple frame structure (group project)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 22
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Stage 1: Propose structural solution for simple timber frame building (drawings & model)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Stage 2: Building Envelope Solutions
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 38
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Stage 3:Produce a set of working drawings that illustrate technical solutions for a simple timber frame building
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact Group tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lecture Contact Studio based delivery of module Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of studio assignments self directed Every Week 12.50 12.5
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Studio based delivery of module Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Group tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of studio assignments self directed Every Week 12.50 12.5
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno BA(Hons.) FCIOB FIPHE FRSA. (2016), Building Construction Handbook, 11th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138907096].
  • Francis D. K. Ching. (2014), Building Construction Illustrated, 5th. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 9781118458341].
  • Stephen Emmitt. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, 4th. Wiley-Blackwell, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781118977163].
  • J S Foster, Roger Greeno. (2007), Mitchell's Structure and Fabric, 7th. Pearson Education Limited, England, [ISBN: 9780131970946].
  • Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. (2017), Building Control Act, Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents, Government Publications.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eugene Farrell, John A McCarthy, Anthony McFeely. (1993), Homebond House Building Manual, 7th. National House Building Guarantee, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361466].
  • Andrea Deplazes (Editor), G. H. Söffker (Translator). (2018), Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures; a Handbook, 4th. Birkhauser Verlag AG, Basel-Boston-Berlin, [ISBN: 9783035616699].
  • Stephen Emmitt, John Olie, Peter Schmid. (2004), Principles of Architectural Detailing, 1st. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405107549].
  • edited by Pamela Buxton. (2018), Metric Handbook, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138714687].
  • Ernest Neufert, Peter Neufert. (2012), Architects' Data, 4th. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405192538].
  • Edward Allen, Patrick Rand. (2016), Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability, Aesthetics, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118881996].
  • Victoria Ballard Bell, Patrick Rand. (2006), Materials for Design, 1st. Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781568985589].
  • Miriam Delany, Anne Gorman. (2015), Studio Craft & Technique for Architects, Laurence King Publishing, London, England, [ISBN: 9781780676579].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 1 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 1 Mandatory