To develop the necessary skills to design small or medium scale buildings taking into consideration a wide range of architectural, urban, socio-cultural, economic and political issues that are inherently connected with architectural practices.

(LO1) Students will demonstrate an ability to design buildings taking into consideration all its aspects: structure, materials, function, interior and exterior space as well as all *urban issues that concern the building. Represent ideas appropriately using the most effective media to convey a clear message.*urban meaning urban/suburban pertaining to location.

(LO2) Students will demonstrate an ability to understand theoretical issues in order to develop an individual critical posture in relation to the design project.

(LO3) Students will demonstrate an ability to identify research sources and methods that are appropriate  for the development of the project.

(LO4) Students will demonstrate an awareness of environmental, sustainability, health & safety and disability issues that are central to contemporary architectural agendas.

(LO5) Students will demonstate effective representation of ideas using the most effective media to convey a clear message.

(LO6) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings and their environment.

(LO7) Students will demonstrate an understanding of architectural tectonics.

(LO8) Students will demonstrate the application of an architectural agenda and design approach which has been driven/informed by research findings.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

(S2) Time and project management - Personal organisation.

(S3) Information skills - Critical reading.

(S4) Research skills - All Information skills.

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking.

(S6) Personal attributes and qualities - Initiative and sensitivity.

Students are requested to design small and medium scale buildings that respond to specific urban and socio-cultural conditions. The projects should focus on the relation between the user and the building and on the tectonic qualities of the building, comprehensively resolving all issues associated with location and environment, materiality, function and structure.  A full syllabus/timetable and briefing documents are issued to students and must be read in conjunction with this document.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Friday lunchtime invited speakers.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Group and Individual Tutorials, Interim Crits and Final Reviews
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 56

Teaching Method 3 - Field Work
Description: Site visits
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Site visits