The module is aiming to equip students with the tools to independently analyse and understand the formal arrangements and qualities of buildings, with a view to also enhance students' design abilities.

The module seeks to encourage students to assess the appropriateness of means applied to different building tasks, from small shelters to large infrastructural buildings like airports.

(LO1) Ability to make informed judgements on and to identify and analyse different types of buildings

(LO2) Ability to read and understand architectural drawings

(LO3) Ability to understand, record and document specific aspects of buildings

(LO4) Ability to judge the required appropriateness of means for different building tasks

(S1) Research skills - all information skills

(S2) Improving Own Learning / Performance - reflective practice

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - critical analysis

Students will be shown a series of buildings of varying sizes (XS, S, M, L) and in the lectures these buildings will be presented by looking at and analysing their plans, sections, elevations, context, internal and external space, type, circulation and materiality. Furthermore issues of private and public space, private and public buildings, ensembles, composition, symmetry / asymmetry, the repetition of elements and spaces, and fronts and backs, will be discussed.

The items on the reading list will be available through the library (hard copy and e-journal) and students are expected to study the texts, as they are essential for the understanding of the module content.

The lecture slides will be made available through Canvas and will form part of the learning resources. Students should, at the end of the module, have a 'visual' library of approximately 30 different buildings at their disposal, covering a range of sizes, programmes and architectural types. Indep endent reading on the buildings discussed is recommended. If there is no material available, copies of articles will be made available on Canvas.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: On campus (lecture theatre) or synchronous online.
Attendance Recorded: Tbc

Teaching Method 2 - Seminars.
Description: On campus or if restrictions require synchronous online.
Attendance Recorded: Tbc

Teaching Method 3 – Building Visits
Description: Covid-19 permitting, building visits on Campus will take place.
Attendance Recorded: Tbc