CE2ADE-Architectural Design 1

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Mehdi Shahrestani
Email: m.shahrestani@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn the concept of Architectural Design, through the lenses of environmental engineering. In addition, students learn the critical approach to architectural design that incorporates the aesthetic aspects of design and its technical requirements as well as its environmental impacts. Students also learn how to define the requirements of end users and project stakeholders in the architectural design. This module uses the knowledge obtained from the History of the Built Environment: Space, Design, and Technology module to learn about contemporary architectural theories, practice and ideas.

Aims:

This module aims to introduce students to the concept of architectural design and provide the opportunity to learn about the critical approach of Building design.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Understand and explain the importance of defining and meeting the requirements of individual users/stakeholder  


• Demonstrate an understanding of site analysis and appraisal , reviewing  an existing site and appraising its potential for project development


• Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of building in context, characterisation and placemaking, and of the importance of both building and spaces in architectural design


• Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to use various analytical techniques related to building design


• Understand the environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements that apply to the design and construction of a design project.


• understanding of the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation and technological strategyof design


• develop an understanding of architectural language and skills to communicate effectively with the design team


• Develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design that integrates and satisfies the aesthetic aspects of a building and the technical requirements of its construction and the needs of the user

Additional outcomes:

• Students will have gained an insight into the environmental impacts of architectural design

Outline content:

• An introduction to architectural design


• The Environmental impact of architectural design


• Design brief and Plan of work


• Function, organisation and technological strategy of design


• Environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements


• Conceptual and critical approach to architectural design

Global context:

The skills and knowledge that students will acquire from this module have global applications.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is lecture and seminar-based. The guided study also provides students with a practical approach towards understanding the history of the built environment.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	10	10
Seminars	10	10
Fieldwork	2	2
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	40	40
Wider reading (directed)	10	10
Advance preparation for classes	10	10
Preparation for seminars	10	10
Reflection	8	8
Total hours by term	100	100	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Project output other than dissertation	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Project output should be submitted online by the end of week 11

Assessment will be through a final deign portfolio drawings and  an  environmental report

Formative assessment methods:

This module will include formative assessment related to written assignments, presentations, and throughout the seminars which are designed in line with task-based approaches to teaching and learning.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40%

Reassessment arrangements:

Students who have failed in their first attempt will be provided with a project brief for resit.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 March 2023