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) 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 (urban meaning urban/suburban pertaining to location). Represent ideas appropriately using the most effective media to convey a clear message.

(LO2) Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical issues in order to develop an individual critical posture in relation to the design project.

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

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

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

(LO6) Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people and buildings and their environment.

(LO7) Demonstrate an understanding of architectural tectonics.

(LO8) 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 - Tutorials
Description: Tutorials once per week with optional sign-up feedback as an additional session each week. A formal review with invited guests will take place twice during the module.

Attendance Recorded: Yes (formal tutorial only)
Notes: One tutorial a week with optional sign-up feedback. Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 63

Teaching Method 2 –Seminars and workshops
Description: In-person or online as necessary

Attendance recorded: No
Notes: to be conducted as advised by year- or studio-leads

Teaching Method 3 - Lecture
Description: In-person (talks recorded)
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures, presentations and talks delivered by year- or studio-leads

Teaching Method 4 - Fieldwork
Description: Building and site visits
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: students can investigate site using desktop studies and remote research if they cannot or do not wish to visit in person