Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH8004 |
| Title: |
Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
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Long Title:
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Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
Adaptation and Reuse for Building Conservation ;this module explores technical issues and knowledge, material science, conservation techniques and legislation.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Select appropriate conservation techniques and processes for building conservation, retrofit and adaptive reuse. |
| LO2 |
Identify appropriate conservation procedures for building conservation, retrofit and adaptive reuse. |
| LO3 |
Apply relevant legislation for conservation projects. |
| LO4 |
Integrate effective use of records and research into the conservation and retrofit of buildings. |
| LO5 |
Integrate the effective use of survey into the conservation and retrofit of buildings. |
| 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).
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| Conservation 1; |
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.
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| Not Applicable |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Building Conservation
Introduction to Building Conservation. Begining of the Conservation Movement. Principles of Conservation, Conservation Ethics.
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Techniques and Processes.
Materials science for conservation and the process of decay, material conservation restoration, preservation replacement. Techniques and processes involved in the adaptation refurbishment and retrofit of existing conservation buildings. The issues of thermal comfort, energy efficency of a conservation building in the context of conservation ethics, principles and practice. Specialised processes involved in developing repair and maintenance procedure and systems for conservation buildings.
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Legislation and Finance
Legislative mechanisms and statutory instruments supporting the regulation of building conservation. Protection of listed buildings and consent. Conservation areas and control of demolition,
New development in conservation areas. Building Regulations. Financial assistance for conservation work.
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Records and Research
Historical source materials and the organisations responsible for their management.
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Survey, Existing Conditions
Investigative survey and recording of historic buildings. Detail the parts of the building that need recording, and the evidence of the evolution of the building over time. Investigative techniques. Condition survey and building report,physical survey, recording, and analysis of historic buildings for their adaptative reuse. Technical Report writing.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of project |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of project |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Department of the Environment. (1995), Conservation Guidelines, Stationery Office, Dublin.
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Department of the Environment. (2001), Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, Stationery Office, Dublin.
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Duchas/DoEHLG. (2002), Architectural Heritage Protection - Guidelines for Planning Authorities, Stationery Office, Dublin.
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Bernard M. Feilden. (2003), Conservation of historic buildings, Architectural, Oxford, [ISBN: 0750658630].
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Grover, Philip. (2007), Architectural Conservation : Principles and Practice, Specialist Books, [ISBN: 063204006234].
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J. Myrick Howard. (2007), Buying time for heritage, [ISBN: 0807858684].
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ICOMOS. (1999), Guide to Reading Historic Buildings, Butterworths.
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Jukka Jokilehto. (1999), A history of architectural conservation, [ISBN: 0750655119].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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