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Technology & Environment 3 (U00740)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : ACE-3-ADT&E3

The course is concerned with contemporary building technology and the construction and design of steel and concrete framed structures. The manner in which buildings are constructed is continually changing, responding to cultural, social, and technological conditions. During the next forty years (the probable length of your career) the means available to construct buildings will have changed radically. Traditional construction methods and techniques are being replaced by increased industrialistion and prefabrication. New disciplines and roles are evolving for the design teams. Each new project raises new issues for the design team and their builders. Change is an inherent characteristic of the construction industry. Designers need to approach the use of technology with this in mind, in an informed rather than an empirical manner. It is not possible to provide a truly comprehensive review of the technology used in contemporary buildings, which by definition is constantly changing. Instead, key issues concerning contemporary technology are raised by focusing on a series of relevant topics. Case studies will be used throughout. The topics include: Concrete and steel framed buildings; The building envelope; Manufacturing processes; Industrialised construction.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Honours entry to MA Architectural Design or MA Architectural Studies or BEng/MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture, or by agreement of the Head of subject area as part of a BA Humanities and Social Science curriculum.

? Costs : Processes and materials involved in the presentation of work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, digital storage etc.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture - Design, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 40 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Lecture Room 1, Minto House	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Students will understand the key differences informing the design of steel and concrete structures
2. Students will be able to analyse and review contemporary construction methods and technology.
3. Students will be able to make informed decisions integrating issues of building technology into their design work.
4. Students will have gained and understanding of structural framing using reinforced concrete and steel, the building envelope and the use of manufacturing and prefabrication in construction.