Category: Architecture

Is it too late to do anything about global warming?”How effecƟve is your concept? Does it help or hinder your design process?

Child Rehabilitation Centre

The research question developed is as follows: “Is it too late to do anything about global warming?”How effecƟve is your concept? Does it help or hinder your design process?

How well does your design respond to the characterisƟcs of the site & the needs of your client.

How well your design process, analysis and research documented and illustrated in your sketchbook?

The submission of process panels which clearly illustrate both iniƟal ideas and the design as it develops, together with the precedents that have inspired your design.

How well your building is designed in response orientaƟon, natural light and shading requirements.

What are the different dimensions of resilience?What definition is the most appropriate when we look at the context of urban destinations?

During this synchronous distance learning session we are going to be covering the following:

What is the definition of resilience?
What are the different dimensions of resilience?
What definition is the most appropriate when we look at the context of urban destinations?
How does this fit into the sustainability debate?
Attendance phase structure, expectations and preparation.

Discuss the different organisational structures to operate ethically and successfully in practice including the role of the architect within the design team and construction industry recognising the importance of current methods and trends in the construction of the built environment.

What it means to be a 21st Century Architect – A Manifesto

The influence of history and theory on the spatial, social and
technological aspects of architecture.

Understand the nature of professionalism and the duties and
responsibilities of architects to clients, building users, constructors, co-
professionals and wider society.

Discuss the different organisational structures to operate ethically
and successfully in practice including the role of the architect within the
design team and construction industry recognising the importance of
current methods and trends in the construction of the built environment.

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic management theories and
business principles related to running both an architect’s practice and
architectural projects, recognising current and emerging trends in the
construction industry, as well as regulatory frameworks and procedures,
and the industries and organisations that affect the process of bringing

Demonstrate a critical awareness of how knowledge in other

disciplines can have an impact on the practice of architecture and a
critical understanding of the ways knowledge is advanced through wide-
ranging practical and theoretical research to produce clear and logically
structured arguments verbally and in illustrated written work relating to
architectural theory, culture and design.

Identify individual learning needs and understand the personal
responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect.

How do you imagine this text as a physical object?What type of writing is the text? Who is the intended audience? Who can/can’t access it?

Reading Response 5

How do you imagine this text as a physical object?

What type of writing is the text? Who is the intended audience? Who can/can’t access it?

How is language used in this writing? Is it effective to its purpose?

Comment on the historical nature of the language. Does it make it difficult to read or understand?

What is the writing about? What is/are he/she/they concerned with?

What is the aim of this writing? Or the purpose?

What assumptions does the author hold?

What quotes can you pull from the writing that exemplify the author’s argument?

Why do you agree with? What do you want to argue with?

Has it changed your views in any way?

 Identify and interpret documentation forming contracts, lines of contractual relationships and communication. Calculate contractual payments?

Procurement and Administration

What a value driven construction procurement process will look
like, why they should consider adopting this approach, and any
associated benefits and drawbacks they may experience (30 marks)

A suitable procurement route for the project, with a clear rationale
for its selection and suitability for their needs, including how it will
work with the value driven approach outlined in question part a)
(30 Marks

Understand and explain a modern strategic approach to
procurement in the construction and property sector

Critically evaluate client/project objectives in terms of time, cost,
quality and sustainability issues and determine the appropriate
selection of a procurement system

Understand and selectively apply procedures for making interim
payments, valuing variations, granting extensions of time and
claiming for loss and expense

Identify and interpret documentation forming contracts, lines of
contractual relationships and communication. Calculate contractual payments?