Conceptual Design of Buildings - 2024 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Conceptual Design of Buildings | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | ECMM153 | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 12 weeks | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 30 |
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This module discusses principles governing the conceptual design of buildings and their implementation in engineering practice. In particular, you will know about form and functionality, actions on buildings, structural design of tall buildings, sustainability and passive buildings, construction and demolition, resilience of buildings, operation and performance tracking.
You will have the opportunity to examine case studies among others the exotic shape of the Transamerica Pyramid (San Francisco), the revolutionary cell apartments Unité d'Habitation (France), the unusual plan distribution of luxury apartment block (Berlin), the energy efficient Shard London Bridge, and to discuss and implement principles of conceptual design in practical applications.
To provide you with knowledge of fundamental aspects of conceptual design of buildings and implementation in engineering practice.
Lecturers will cover a number of topics including:
- form and functionality;
- actions on buildings;
- sustainability of buildings;
- construction and operation;
- resilience and maintainability.
This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The following Engineering Council AHEP4 Learning Outcomes are taught and assessed on this module:
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
1. Produce conceptual designs of buildings that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards; (M5)
2. Use and apply principles of conceptual design of buildings: loads and plans distribution, use and reuse of materials, construction methods, and their application in engineering practice.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
3. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of conceptual designs considering the entire life-cycle of the building and suggest ways of minimising adverse impacts (M7);
4. Address client needs and optimise structural performance while adopting an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognising the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. (M11)
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
5. Work in a team;
6. Illustrate effective creativity and communication skills using a variety of commonly available media and techniques
Form and function of buildings: tall buildings, apartment block, floor distribution, offices, students apartment; Actions on buildings;
RIBA Plan;
Passive Design and Sustainability; Materials: recycle and reuse;
Operation and maintenance of buildings; Case studies.
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 40 | Guided Independent Study | 110 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 22 | Lectures |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 8 | Tutorials with individual support |
| Scheduled learning & teaching activities | 10 | Participative group case study exercises to stimulate discussion and provide student feedback |
| Guided independent study | 110 | Carrying out Individual assignments, preparing group seminar, watching videos, reading and research |
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| There will be opportunities to reflect on and review work undertaken towards assessed Coursework | Discussion with Tutorials | ||
| Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Written coursework on real case study (in group) | 30 | Up to 10 pages | 1-6 (M5, 11) | Paper marked and returned |
| Examination | 70 | 2 hours | 1-4, 6 (M5, 11) | Mark Returned |
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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| All Above | Examination (100% - 2 hours) | All | Referral/deferral period |
Reassessment will be by a single written exam only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the mark will be capped at 50%.
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Web based and Electronic Resources:
Other Resources:
Reading list for this module:
| Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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| Set | Milais M | Building Structures: from Concept to Design | Spon Press | 2005 | 041336236 | |
| Set | Sarkisian, M | Designing Tall Buildings: Structure as Architecture | Routledge | 978-041589480 | ||
| Set | Allen E, Iano J | Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods | 6th | 978-1-118-13891 |
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Tuesday 10th July 2018 | LAST REVISION DATE | Tuesday 10th September 2024 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Functionality, seismic load, wind load, tall buildings, sustainability, passive design of buildings, , dynamics of buildings, RIBA Plan |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.
