Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR30317: Project C3A |
 Credits:
| 9 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take AR20208 and while taking this unit you must take AR30083 |
| Description: | Aims: To develop skills in integration of civil/ structural engineering, environmental control and architectural objectives to produce creative and competent designs. To develop an awareness of Fire Engineering for the future use of building structures. Learning Outcomes: The successful student should be able to: * demonstrate an ability to work in an interdisciplinary design team, contributing engineering expertise, insights and creativity to the overall creative process. * demonstrate an ability to include sustainability in building design. * demonstrate an ability to design for safety in construction. * demonstrate an understanding of the role of fire engineering in building design. Skills: Team working, drawing, analytical, and written and oral presentation skills. Ability to relate knowledge of regulations and real behaviour to the design of buildings. Content: Structural and Environmental Engineering Design linked with architecture studio. Structural issues should include the integration of architectural and environmental aspects in the complete conceptual design, connection details and construction aspects (including construction safety), and the design of foundations. Environmental issues should include optimal use of daylight, solar heating, natural ventilation, noise from surroundings and the broader concepts of sustainability in the construction and use of the building. An introduction to fire engineering including the nature of fire, the mechanism of combustion and the behaviour of its products. The behaviour of people in fire is examined, and different approaches to ensuring satisfactory design for prevention of fires and survivability. |