AT4003: Architecture Technology: Current Practice

UCC MicroCreds courses

Architectural Technology - Current Practice (AT4003)

Course Fact File
Code	AT4003
Duration	12 weeks
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ Level	Level 8
Fees	€500 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Venue	Blended delivery.
Credits	5

To develop a detailed knowledge of, and to undertake a critical evaluation of contemporary practice in architectural technology and its integration.

Module Content

Case study methodology, examples and critique of integrated architectural technology.

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

Explain to a peer group, in an illustrated presentation of a contemporary work of architecture, the factors that influence the design decisions on building technology and their integration.
Analyse the relationship between an overall architectural design concept, and the environmental, structural and construction technologies adopted.
Apply appropriate procedures for the evaluation of selected architecturally significant technological design decisions.
Evaluate technological specifications and system selctions using evidence from practice, from technical literature, or from analytical procedures.

To join this postgraduate micro-credential, you will ideally have as a minimum:

An Architecture/Engineering Bachelor’s Degree or related equivalent qualification with a proficiency in the English language.
An interest in achieving greater literacy around Sustainable Design methods and praxis, uncovering innovative and novel architectural applications, helping to design around net zero energy buildings, and greater competence around Universal Access principles.

€500 (payable on application)

TBC

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