Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6085
Title: Studio: Multi-storey Elements
Long Title: Studio: Multi-storey Elements
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to give students an insight into the planning process and construction process of a multi-storey residential development, and the components which make up the building envelope. The module focuses on site analysis and development, and the process of submitting a planning application. The module also focuses on detailing of the key junctions of the building to integrate secondary structure, cladding systems, flat roof systems, and roof terrace systems into multi-storey framed construction, while producing a set of general arrangement (GA) drawings and other detailed drawings to inform the construction process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct a site analysis and produce site plan drawings which locate the proposed building on site while addressing all site services, access and circulation requirements.
LO2 Produce a set of planning application documents which are suitable for submission to a local authority for planning permission.
LO3 Apply building regulations in the technical design process and produce construction drawings which are compliant with building regulations.
LO4 Identify critical junctions and develop construction details which provide a unified approach to detailing the junctions where various wall, floor, roof and roof terrace systems connect.
LO5 Develop a full set of general arrangement drawings which integrate the required construction information.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Site Design
Site deign to include site access, public & private amenity spaces, site services, and building orientation. Integration of safe pedestrian and vehicular zones, access by fire services, surface treatments, falls and site drainage requirements. Provision of accessible parking and access to main entrances of building from accessible parking and main site entrance.
Planning process
Knowledge of the planning process as it relates to the provision of architectural services, and the planning application process, timelines and process of appeal. Documents required to submit a valid planning application, and the content required in each individual document for a planning application to be lodged with a local authority. The validation process, notification of decision to grant, final decision, and communication with client, and relevant design team members. Requirements to communicate with planning departments prior to lodgment of a planning application, the process of further information requests, observations, and third party appeals.
Detailing Principles
Detailing for water tightness with rain screen cladding systems and flat roof membranes. Maintaining air tightness, reducing thermal bridging, vapour control, wind tight membranes, ventilated and unventilated structures, and integration/facilitation of services. Ground moisture ingress and radon control. Technical specification of the various components of the building, and integration between various construction components.
General arrangement drawings
Integration of detailed information on larger scale plans, elevations and sections. Minimum requirements for room areas, apartment areas, and aggregate living area. Compartmentation, separating walls, determining the fire resistance and integrity of walls & floors, dB ratings for sound proofing of walls and floors, fire doors, general access & circulation, and escape from building. Sizing and location openings to facilitate cladding design on elevations, coordinating panel sizes based on manufacturers information to avoid modification on site. Completion of GA drawings to required construction drawing standard; dimensioning, annotation, call outs, room tags, identifying wall types, floor types, roof types, and relevant specification notes by type.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Site analysis and site plan development
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Planning application
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Construction details for a multi-storey building
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 45
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Construction drawings set: develop GA drawings to include floor plans, sections & elevations for a multi-storey building, and integrate revised construction details and site plan into the drawing set.
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
Lecturer Supervised 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
Lecturer Supervised 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
  • Watts, Andrew. (2018), Modern Construction Handbook : Augmented Reality, 6th Edition. Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [ISBN: 9783035616903].
  • Edited by Pamela Buxton. (2018), Metric handbook, Taylor & Francis Group, [ISBN: 9780415304405].
  • Gerald Staib. (2008), Components and Systems: Modular Construction. Design. Structure. New Technologies, 1st Ed. Redaktion DETAIL, Germany, [ISBN: 9783764386566].
  • Ann Ross, Jonathan Hetreed. (2011), Architect's Pocket Book, 4th Ed. Architectural Press, UK, [ISBN: 9780080969596].
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 4 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 4 Mandatory