CE2ARD: Architectural Design
Module code: CE2ARD
Module provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Credits: 20
Level: 5
When you'll be taught: Semester 1
Module convenor: Dr Amna Shibeika, email: a.shibeika@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 18 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop 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, material, and structural analysis module to explore and develop their design capabilities.
This module aims to introduce students to the concept of architectural design and provide the opportunity to learn about the environmental aspects of building design developed through principles based on the design and construction process.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Develop a critical approach to architectural design with a focus on reducing the environmental impacts of buildings.
- Define user requirements and prepare briefs for architectural design projects.
- Demonstrate an understanding of site analysis and appraisal, and critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation, and technological strategy of design proposals.
- Prepare and present a building design project in response to a brief, and demonstrate an understanding of constructional/environmental strategies and regulatory requirements that apply to the building design.
Module content
- An introduction to architectural design
- The Environmental impact of architectural design
- Architectural design process
- Design brief and Plan of work
- Capturing and analysing user requirements
- Site analysis and research; site as a cultural and physical generator of architectural form.
- Function, organisation, and technological strategy of design
- Environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements
- Building technology for environmental and high-performance building design
- Design project considering the complexity of architectural design and integration of environmental aspects into it.
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching in this module will be by means of lectures, workshops, and group discussions. These sessions will be complemented by project activities in environment similar to studio, as well as guided independent study.
Study hours
At least 16 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
Scheduled teaching and learning activities | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
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Lectures | 16 | ||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | |||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | 4 | ||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | 2 | ||
Work-based learning | |||
Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
Placement and study abroad | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
Independent study hours | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
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Independent study hours | 178 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Report£ | 90 | 2,500-3,000 words | Semester 1, Teaching Week 11 | Including reflection of architectural design practice |
Oral assessment | Presentation | 10 | Semester 1, Teaching Week 11 | Focus on building design proposal |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- 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 three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/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.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Report£ | 100 | 2500-3000 words | Resit period |
Additional costs
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Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.