Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

This last Technology and Regulation unit is delivered in keeping with the self-directed aspect of working in Year 2 and is timed in order to provide a period of research before the start of your final Design Project and your Professional Project.

You will be asked to research into an issue of interest to you that you have identified as being important to the design of enclosed spaces. This will be an issue that demands a solution combining a creative approach to technology with a professional approach to regulation. You should use this opportunity to draw on the knowledge acquired in previous technology units but also to inquire into areas that you may not have covered or that you may judge to warrant re-investigation and experimentation. This unit should also be seen as a demonstration, within your portfolio, of the application of technology to the design of enclosed spaces.

Your issue(s) will be identified through discussions with your tutors. The scope of your response will be detailed in a Learning Agreement between you and your unit tutor.

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit.

• The consolidation of technology and regulatory knowledge prior to the Professional Project. 
• Skills needed in the research of issues in contemporary design. 
• The consolidation of the communication of technological issues and solutions. 
• Development of the role of regulation in the design process.

Method of Delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, studio projects.

Aims

A1 To engage in the role and interpretation of regulations as they apply to the design of enclosed spaces.
A2 To develop an understanding of technological issues as they apply to the design of enclosed spaces.
A3 To encourage research, experimentation and creativity in the proposal of solutions to technological issues.
A4 To develop the skills appropriate to the communication of technological issues in the design of enclosed spaces.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of regulations and their interpretation in the design of enclosed spaces.
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of technology as it is applied to the design of enclosed spaces.
LO3 Demonstrate research skills, experimentation and creativity in the proposal of solutions to identified issues.
LO4 Communicate effectively your technological solutions.

Reference Material

Key
Barry, R. (1999), The Construction of Buildings Vol. 1 & Vol. 2: Blackwell.
Everett, A. (1994), Mitchell’s Building Series – Materials: Longman.
Foster, J.S. (2000), Mitchell’s Building Series – Structure & Fabric 1: Longman.
Francis, D.J. (1989), Introducing Structures: Horwood.
Gauld, B. (1996), Structures for Architects: Longman.
Lance Lavine (2004), Constructing Ideals, Kendall/Hunt.
McDonald, A.J (2001), Structure & Architecture: Butterworth.
Wines, J. (2000), Green Architecture: Taschen, Cologne.

Recommended
Mitton, M.(2003). Interior design visual presentation: A guide to graphics, models and presentation techniques. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
Onna, E.van. (2003). Material world: innovative structures and finishes for interiors. Basel: Birkhauser Verlag.