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Undergraduate Course: Technology & Environment 3 (ARDE10002)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArchitecture and Landscape Architecture Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Pre-requisite requirements: Honours entry to MA (Hons) Architectural Design / MA (Hons) Architectural Studies or BEng/MEng Structural Engineering with Architecutre, or by agreement of the Head of subject area as part of the BA Humanities and Social Science curriculum
Additional Costs Processes and materials involved in the presentation of work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, digital storage etc.
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  125
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. All Tuesday seminars in Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton Tower. All Wednesday lectures (09.00-09.50)-Lecture Theatre 270 Old College. All compulsory
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Technology & Environment 32:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
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.
Assessment Information
Exam (2hrs) 50%
Project (illustrated essay) 50%


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None
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Remo Pedreschi
Tel: (0131 6)50 2301
Email: R.Pedreschi@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Rosemary Hall
Tel: 0131 221 6071
Email: r.hall@ed.ac.uk
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