Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Workshop
Module Offerings
4206BEUG-JAN-CTY
Aims
To introduce fundamental concepts concerning the design of dwellings in respect of building form, function, historical precedent, building conservation, specification of materials and impact on the environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss the significance of historical, social and technological influences on domestic architecture.
2.
Discuss the principles of successful design and evaluate their impact on the planning and design of buildings including the purpose of specifications to achieve quality in design.
3.
Discuss the environmental impact on the planning, conservation, design and specification of a domestic dwelling building typology
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Roles and responsibilities of the main parties in the construction industry; the RIBA
Plan of Work Stages.
Introduction to history of domestic architecture in the UK; architectural historical precedent; influence of social and technological changes; relationship of buildings to their context.
Design principles: the design brief, client requirements, user factors. site constraints; design ergonomics; inclusive environments; project aesthetics; influence of shape, size and proportion; position; location; services and structure integration.
Building conservation principles and legal controls.
Environmental impact; Sustainable approach to design.
Material specification, design layout and technology; renewables
Introduction to structural strategy with emphasis on residential buildings
Purpose and importance of specifications, relationship to drawings; performance and prescriptive types, quality control of materials and components on-site and off-site, standards, codes of practice, product selection
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts concerning the design of dwellings in respect of building form, function, historical precedent and impact on the environment. You will:
Explore the significance of historical, social and technological influences on domestic architecture Explore the principles of successful design and evaluate their impact on the planning and design of buildings including the purpose of specifications to achieve quality in design Explore the environmental impact on the planning, conservation, design and specification of a domestic dwelling building typology.
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts concerning the design of dwellings in respect of building form, function, historical precedent and impact on the environment. You will:
Explore the significance of historical, social and technological influences on domestic architecture Explore the principles of successful design and evaluate their impact on the planning and design of buildings including the purpose of specifications to achieve quality in design Explore the environmental impact on the planning, conservation, design and specification of a domestic dwelling building typology.
Additional Information:This module introduces fundamental concepts concerning the design of dwellings in respect of building form, function, historical precedent and impact on the environment.