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What will I learn?
1. Intelligent Tectonics:
On completion of this module students should be able to create intelligent building models , extract information and drawings from these models and demonstrate a critical understanding of the appropriate use of building information modelling in the design process.
2. The Conservation Conundrum:
An introduction to understanding how and why conservation thought and practice developed in Ireland and internationally. How does it impact upon the practice of architecture?
3. Introduction to Urban Design
Understanding the theoretical and practical use of Urban Design in Ireland and elsewhere and how this impacts upon modern environments and the profession.
4. The role of an Architect in today's Building Economy
Demonstrate awareness of the formation and uses of the profession and understand outline building economics and liability.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 14 |
Computer Aided Lab | 18 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 68 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Intelligent Tectonics portfolio | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Essay: 600 words essay on Urban Design Theory | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Essay: 1200 words essay on Conservation | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Essay: 600 words essay on Reflective Practice | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided individually to students post-assessment on the specific component by its relevant assessor, where such feedback is sought.
Name | Role |
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Mr Paul Arnold | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Dorothy Jones | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Alan Mee | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr James Rossa O'Hare | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Finola O'Kane Crimmins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |