Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARCH6079 |
| Title: |
Tech & Materials Introduction
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Long Title:
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Tech & Materials Introduction
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Module Description: |
This module provides and introduction to interior building technology, materials and interior finishes. It investigates floors, interior partition systems, structural principles, and material properties and availability. Relevant building regulation principles are also identified.
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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 |
Describe the principles of flooring systems and partition systems, both load bearing and non-load bearing. |
| LO2 |
Identify the various construction components, materials and finishes required to construct flooring and partition systems. |
| LO3 |
Describe the installation of door systems in both load bearing and non-load bearing partitions, while identifying the need for additional structural components required in forming door openings in load bearing walls. |
| LO4 |
Identify the various modular sizes, materials and finishes for door systems and door framing systems. |
| LO5 |
Describe the basic regulations and legislation relating to partition walls, floors and doors. |
| 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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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
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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Principles
Introduction to floor types & partition framing, identifying both load bearing and non-load bearing partition and floor systems. Characteristics of materials used in framing systems and principles of regulations for floor and wall partition systems.
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Technology
Introduction to various floor types to include concrete, raised timber, structural slab and screed on insulation floor types. Partition systems to include timber stud, steel stud, load bearing and non-load bearing partitions. provision for services within internal partitions, specific service walls, grounds for fixing services. Support requirements and suitability of floor type to install load bearing and non-load bearing partitions. Demountable, sliding, steel and aluminum systems. Block, brick, DPC's & DPM's, glass screens, glass block and simple stud and plasterboard partitions and support requirements. Door installation requirements in partition systems, load bearing and non-load bearing. Frame installations and frame sizes.
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Materials & Finishes
Materials specifications, modular sizes and general availability of brick, block (standard and fare faced), stone, concrete, plasterboard, timber (wrought vs. planed sizes), plasterboard slabs, history of plaster finishes, lath and plaster, plasterboard fixings, timber to timber fixings, plasterboard on dabs for block partitions, high density gypsum fibre board and impact classes, glass screens and framing, glass blocks, taped and jointed boards, skimmed finishes, paint options for various finishes, VOC's, applied surfaces, wallpaper, skirting, architraves, polished plaster, shadow gaps.
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Regulations
Introduction to building regulations and their application to the various building elements covered within the module including: Part A (Structure), Part B (Fire), Part C (Moisture), Part D (Materials), Part E (Sound), Part M (Access).
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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 |
Lecture based learning |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Group tutorials and workshops |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of projects |
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 |
Lecture based learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Completion of projects |
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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Deplazes, Andrea. (2022), Constructing Architecture, 5th Edition. Birkhaüser, [ISBN: 978-3-0356-2665-0].
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Plunkett, Drew, and Ben Mantle. (2015), Construction and Detailing for Interior Design, 1st Edition. Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1-78067-477-3].
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Allen, Edward, and Joseph Iano. (2019), Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-1-119-44619-4].
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Ballast, David Kent. (2013), PPI Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects, 6th Edition – A Comprehensive NCIDQ Book, 6th Edition. Professional Pubns Inc, [ISBN: 978-1-59126-420-0].
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Emmitt, Stephen. (2023), Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-1-119-73488-8].
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Grimley, Chris, and Mimi Love. (2018), The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book Updated & Revised, Reprint edition. Rockport Publishers, [ISBN: 978-1-63159-380-2].
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Iano, Joseph, and Edward Allen. (2022), The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design, 7th edition. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-1-119-82679-8].
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| Other Resources |
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website, Department of Housing, Planning and
Local Government. (2019), Online Versions of Irish Building
Regulations, Technical Guidance
Documents (Parts A - M),
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