Module Details

Module Code: ARCH7033
Title: Studio: Hybrid Multi-storey
Long Title: Studio: Hybrid Multi-storey
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Studio for hybrid multi-storey commercial buildings explores technical design strategies for complex hybrid systems through exemplar architecture. The scale/type of building would be appropriate to a complex Commercial, Office, Educational or Retail Development.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate comprehension of current societal concerns and environmental context and their changing nature into architectural technology and technical design practice.
LO2 Produce technical drawings, details and written technical documentation as part of an integrated technical design response for a complex building structure.
LO3 Integrate relevant regulations, legislation and design standards into technical design.
LO4 Understand the implications the structural system of the building has on the selection of the building envelope materials and systems
LO5 Analyse & propose technical design strategies for the building fabric envelope taking into account the complex nature of the hybrid structure of the 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

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Indicative Content
Methodology
Investigation, exploration and integration of precedent; the experience of architecture; societal conditions and concerns; technical design challenges; teamwork; architectural design concept reinforcement through detail; and architectural tectonic expression.
Technical Design
Ability to compile and carry out technical drawings and documentation to show compliance with building regulations and building control, Fire Cert Application and Disability Access Cert application. Explore material selection, specification and installation appropriate for the building envelope of a complex commercial buildings. Demonstrate an understanding of the regulations and design parameters involved in the design layout of an underground basement carpark and site plan. Introduction to Passive House standards and principles.
Principles
Structural Systems. Understand the complexity of hybrid structural systems has on the implications of the design of the building. Explore the parameters of various types of structural systems for basement construction, service shafts, walls, floors and roofs both load bearing and non load bearing from heavyweight to light weight frame systems, solid construction systems, masonry, site cast and pre cast systems through detailing.
Policies & Legislation
Comply with national legislative building regulations, with particular focus on Technical Guidance Document's Part B Fire, Part M Access and Use, Part K Stairs & Part L Conservation of Fuel & Energy - Buildings other than Dwellings. Building Control Act (forms and procedure for Fire Cert & DAC), BS 9999-2017 Code of Practice for fire safety in design of management and buildings, BR187 – External fire spread -building separation and boundary distances (awareness), British Standard – Sanitary Installations BS 6465 part 1 & 2, Building Bulletin 100 – Schools, IS 3217-2013 Emergency Lighting, IS 3218-2013 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings - system design, installation, servicing and maintenance, Buildings for Everyone (NDA), BS 8102: 2009 Code of practice for the protection of below ground structures against water from the ground.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Basement and Site plan layout design.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Produce compliance report with building regulations, TGD Part B,M,K.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 45
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Building fabric analysis, research materials, analyse problem areas and propose solutions for complex details in key locations of a building taking into account the structure of the 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
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
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 based 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
  • Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. (2017), The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, 6th. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey, [ISBN: 978-111909241].
  • Klaus Seilbauer, Eberhard Schenk, Rainer Barthel, Hartwig M. Künzel. (2010), Flat Roof Construction Manual, 2nd. Birkhäuser, Basel, Switzerland, [ISBN: 978-303460658].
  • M. Pfundstein, R. Gallert, M. Spitzner, A. Rudolphi. (2008), Detail Practice: Insulating Materials: Principles, Materials and Applications (Detail Practice Series), 1st. Birkhäuser, Basel, Switzerland, [ISBN: 978-3-7643-86].
  • Thomas Herzog, Roland Krippner, Werner Lang. (2018), Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch)), 2nd. DETAIL, Birkhäuser, Basel, Switzerland, [ISBN: 978-395553369].
  • Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. (2017), Building Control Act, Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents, Government Publications.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jonathan Hetreed, Ann Ross, Charlotte Baden-Powell. (2017), Architect's Pocket Book, 5th. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-113864399].
  • Victoria Ballard Bell, Patrick Rand. (2006), Materials for Architectural Design 2, 1st. Princeton Architectural Press, [ISBN: 9781780670898].
  • Sofie Pelsmakers. (2015), The Environmental Design Pocketbook:, 2nd. RIBA Publishing, [ISBN: 9781859465486].
  • Carles Broto. (2011), New Façades, 1st. Links International, [ISBN: 9788492796830].
  • Mark Lawson, Ray Ogden,Chris Goodier. (2014), Design in Modular Construction, 1st. CRC Press, USA, [ISBN: 978-041555450].
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 5 Mandatory