Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6054
Title: Studio: Concrete & Masonry
Long Title: Studio: Concrete & Masonry
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 2 explores simple structures in concrete and in masonry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret traditional building materials, systems and technologies in concrete and masonry.
LO2 Discuss theory, principles and science in the technical design process.
LO3 Identify and evaluate information, apply critical judgement and formulate a structural solution for a building in masonry or concrete.
LO4 Differentiate the stages in the building design process related to technical design.
LO5 Analyse and apply fundamental building regulations and legislation to a domestic building.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Methodology, Pedagogy
Exploration of structure and form through sketching, technical drawing and models. Experiencing Architecture through senses. Development of drawing conventions. Exploration of materials. Examination of design concepts and technical design through exploration of exemplary architecture.
Technical Design
Introduction to the basic principles of building regulations and legislation. Learning how to apply relevant regulations to a domestic building.
Principles
Principles of technical design for floors, roof, enclosure, load bearing, non load bearing, junctions and openings in concrete and masonry construction
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 22
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Analyse a window and door as individual components and location within a masonry/concrete wall construction (2D and 3D drawings, plans, sections, elevations).
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 24
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Stage 1: Propose structure for simple masonry building; external and internal wall configurations, load bearing and non load bearing, floor and roof structure.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 24
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Stage 2: Analyse the building fabric of a simple masonry building at foundation/external wall/ground floor junction, external wall/intermediate floor junction and eaves junction through drawings and group model.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Stage 3: Produce a set of working drawings that illustrate technical
solutions for a simple masonry building with a pitch roof.
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
Lecture Contact Studio based delivery of module Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Completion of studio assignments Every Week 12.50 12.5
Tutorial Contact Group tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
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 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: 9781118548341].
  • Stephen Emmitt. (2018), Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, 4th. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781118977163].
  • J S Foster, Roger Greeno. (2007), Mitchell's Structure & 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.
  • Miriam Delany, Anne Gorman. (2015), Studio Craft & Technique for Architects, Laurence King Publishing, London, England, [ISBN: 9781780676579].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Eugene Farrell, John A McCarthy, Anthony McFeely. (1993), Homebond House Building Manual, 7th. National House Building Guarantee, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780952361466].
  • Stephen Emmitt, John Olie, Peter Schmid. (2004), Principles of Architectural Detailing, 1st. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405107549].
  • Andrea Deplazes (Editor), G. H. Söffker (Translator). (2018), Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures; a Handbook, 4th. Birkhauser Verlag AG, Basel-Boston-Berlin, [ISBN: 9783035616699].
  • Pamela Buxton. (2018), Metric Handbook, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138714687].
  • Ernest Neufert, Peter Neufert. (2012), Architects' Data, 4th. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405192538].
  • Victoria Ballard Bell, Patrick Rand. (2006), Materials for Architectural Design, 1st. Laurence King, [ISBN: 9781856694803].
  • Edward Allen, Patrick Rand. (2016), Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability, Aesthetics, 3rd. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118881996].
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 2 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 2 Mandatory