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Core Module Information
Module title: Architectural Technology 4
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: BSV10110
Module leader: Bernardino D'Amico
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Architectural Design to a level equivalent to SCQF level 9. AND Pre-requisite: [Module BSV09105] Architectural Technology 3
Description of module content:

The module has two parts:Design Project 80%Students are required to develop a design project to meet the client's brief, showing all the required architectural drawings.Technical Report 20%The project will require students to critically appraise the design brief, reflect on their findings and develop their technical response to the design programme. It will require students to prepare individual technical design solutions including technical details, calculations and comparisons with building regulation standards. A technical report must justify the design and technical decisions made by students to demonstrate compliance with the client brief and building regulatory requirements.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the function, activity and identify the key design issues.

LO2: Analyse the structure, construction and services installation and present the findings.

LO3: Develop a design portfolio solution(s) for a specific urban location.

LO4: Provide a rationale for the design approach taken and justify the building solution adopted.

LO5: Justify the form of the development within its particular location and within the context of the site.

LO6: Synthesise and evaluate technical detail design solutions and justify your response.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Bernardino D'Amico
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 370 Guided independent study allows students to develop their design project through self-directed exploration. This time encourages experimentation, critical reflection, and refinement of their architectural proposal.
Face To Face Lecture 10 Lectures in the design studio provide foundational knowledge on design processes and contextual considerations for their brief. It supports students in developing informed and creative responses to a complex design brief.
Face To Face Seminar 20 This time is dedicated to supporting students in their project-based learning, offering structured guidance in the development of design concepts for a multi-storey building project
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 80 1~2~3~4~5~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words Portfolio serves as a comprehensive collection of a student's work, including architectural drawings, demonstrating the development of design skills.
Report 20 4~6 Week 8 , WORDS= 1000 words The report accompanying the portfolio provides context and rationale for the design decisions, reflecting on the development process and key learning outcomes. It supports the portfolio by articulating the conceptual framework, influences, and technical considerations behind their project.
Component 1 subtotal: 80
Component 2 subtotal: 20
Module subtotal: 100

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