CE3ADE-Architectural Design 2

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
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 Amna Shibeika
Email: a.shibeika@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop creativity in architectural design, through the lenses of environmental engineering. In addition, students learn the critical approach to architectural design that incorporates the complexity 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 architectural design. This module uses the knowledge obtained from the History of the Built Environment: Space, Design, and Technology module in part 1 and the Architectural Design module in part 2 to explore and develop their design capabilities.

Aims:

This module aims to introduce students to the concept of complexity in architecture with respect to environmental aspects 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 and other stakeholders in design activities


• Define user requirements and prepare briefs for architectural design projects


• Demonstrate the understanding of various analytical techniques related to architectural design, and an ability to apply them effectively;


• Prepare and present a building design project in response to a brief


• To critically analyse and demonstrate an understanding of constructional/environmental strategies and regulatory requirements that apply to the building design


• Develop a critical approach to architectural design with a focus on reducing the environmental impacts of buildings  


• Critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation, and technological strategy of design proposals

Additional outcomes:

• Students will gain an insight into the complexity of integration of environmental design in architectural building projects

Outline content:

The complexity of architectural design and its environmental aspects  

Design proposal ranging from site analysis of an existing building/ context to building design  

Key issues associated with developing client brief and understanding the site

Design project considering the complexity of architectural design and integration of environmental aspects into it.

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 complexity of the architectural design.

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 design 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):

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Last updated: 25 September 2023