The design detail of a framed commercial building to production drawing stage.

1. Prepare the necessary information required to effectively describe a building or structure

2. Apply current technologies and processes to non-complex building design and construction.

3. Demonstrateknowledge of the importance of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings

4. Consider aesthetic and design intent in the development of technical design solutions.

5. Demonstrate an awareness of technical design principles, techniques and methods relating to architectural technology

6. Produce a portfolio of free hand sketches, manual drawings and 3D models in the context of a professional practice

This module outlines the theoretical and practical requirements for the construction of medium scale commercial / industrial buildings. The module is delivered in two overarching sections: 1. Architectural Technology, and 2. Services. On completion of this module, a student will have a good understanding of architectural technology details for medium scale commercial/industrial building typology construction, such as commercial timber frame construction, steel frame construction, concrete frame construction, a range of commercial flooring and cladding types, curtain walling and structural glazing, as well as a range of roof covering types, site general arrangement drawings and details, and B5, and B3 Fire Safety Report requirements for a commercial / industrial building. Building regulation requirements pertaining to medium scale commercial / industrial buildings will be outlined in terms of the requirements for 1. Architectural Technology, and for 2. Services content includes the heating, ventilation, electrical and transportation services for buildings other than dwellings. An emphasis is placed on energy efficient and sustainability of services.

1. Demonstrate an awareness of the technical design principles, techniques,methods of construction,construction sequence, contractual and site-based inter-relationships between elements and equivalencies for final assembly, relating to the architectural technology ofa medium-sized commercial / industrial building.

2. Apply, under direction, current technologies and processes to a non-complex medium-sized commercial / industrial buildingdesign for its’ building envelopes’ constructionfrom the ground to roof inclusive.

3. Produce, under direction, appropriate project documentation, use basic building performance design tools, and produce non-complex calculations, through project-based learning and technical detail design, such as site plan and servicerequirements.

4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the importance of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings, applied through project-based learning and technical detail design.Apply the applicable current Building Regulations for services design.

5. Demonstrate a comprehension of the essential elements of the design process and methodologies for a basic commercial building space heating, electrical and ventilation services.

6. Complete a basic layout for the space heating and electrical services for a commercial building.
7. Explain the basic principles and efficiencies of various renewable energy technologies applicable for a commercial building.Describe strategies to optimize the mechanical ventilation system of a commercial building.

This module will build on the skills and competencies Architectural Technology students have acquired in the Building Information Modelling & Computer Aided Drawing 1 module. Students will further develop their abilities to create construction documentation while also improving their 2D technical detailing abilities using AutoCAD and 3D modelling skills using the BIM authoring tool, Autodesk Revit.

1. Generate domestic and commercial building drawings and documentation, from sketch design through to general arrangement and detail design solutions, in both 2D and 3D using CAD and BIM authoring tools

2. Demonstrate an ability to draft and detail using correct conventions and industry standards

3. Demonstrate an awareness of the power of contemporary hardware and software as applied to design, detailing and BIM

4. Develop an understanding of what is represented graphically and take what information is needed from the drawing

5. Produce basic photorealistic renders based off their BIM models

This module introduces the students to the tools and skills required to use modern land and building surveying equipment effectively for applications associated with Architectural Technology. The module also introduces the students to the skills required to describe and analyse building defects, decay and performance failures in historic buildings working to current best practice guidelines.

1. Identify map features anddetailsand calculate areas and coordinates on Ordnance Survey Ireland maps.

2. Undertakea tape and offset survey,performaccurate distance measurements with a tape, and complete a measured building survey.

3. Complete the temporary adjustments and the permanent adjustments of the automatic level and use the instrument to survey a line of levels to a defined accuracy.

4. Apply the expertise gained with the level to produce cross sections and contours (using the indirect method).
5. Describe and identify the historic features of a building.

6. Analyse a historic building facade, its materials, defects, decay, performance failures and repair options, and specify sustainable repair works with minimal environmental impact.

7. Apply the Department of Arts,Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s conservation principles and guidelines.
8. Use the Total Station to survey a site and download the surveyed points into an appropriate software package to produce a site layout drawing.

Undertake land surveying tasks sustainably in accordance with sustainable land use and design objectives.

This module introduces students to the structural aspects of Timber, Steel and Reinforced Concrete. It also presents the concepts and preliminary calculations required for conceptual design of building frames and teaches simple detailing conventions for drawing the structural details for each of these 3 materials.

1. Describe the relationship between architecture and structural engineering

2. Describethe properties of the timber, steel and reinforced concrete used instructural engineering applications.

3. Determine the initial sizes of the primary elements of the structure.

4. Sketch standardstructural details using standard conventions.

5. Describe how structural elements are designed and constructed.

This module is an introduction to the conservation of historic buildings, their features and materials and the appreciation of Irish architecture from pre-historic times to the twenty-first century

1. Demonstrate an awareness of the evolution of architectural design and technology.

2. Demonstrate familiarity with the requirements of the building regulations as they relate toarchitectural conservation.

3. Describe the historic features of a building

4. Recognise and use freehand sketching to describe buildings from Irish Architectural History

5. Describe the various architectural styles of buildings in Ireland

The development of student freehand, drawing and graphic design techniques to support student project work.

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate effectively

in the context of architectural technology projects.

2. Demonstrate a knowledge of a variety of digital presentation techniques to communicate architectural technology ideas and solutions.

3. Contribute to the production of the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or structure.

4. Produce portfolio of free hand sketches, manual drawings and physical models in the context of a professional practice

The aim of this module is to engage students in service learning and civic engagement theory and practice. It will enhance participants understanding of the role of service learning, global citizenship and partnership in the community. Learners will apply skills gained from their discipline and programme of study to a community based project.

Civic engagement is situated in the education theory of Service Learning, and it is a method of teaching, and a model for community development that bridges the classroom and the community. Civic engagement utilises structured and intentional community-based service placements to enhance student engagement and community impact. Through community service placements, students work collaboratively with organisations and/or community members to provide for those in need.

The module has been designed based on three stages of civic engagement: 1) preparation, 2) engagement, and 3) reflection.

1. Explain the principlesin civic engagement.

2. Discuss opportunities for sustainably meeting the needs of community partners.

3. Engage in responsible and challenging actions to benefit the community partner and the student’s own self development.

4. Reflect on good practices and ethical responsibilities in community partnerships.

5. Apply civic engagement principles within a discipline-specific community context.

Having completed this module the learner should understand the main environmental challenges facing society and know his/her role and responsibilities as a practitioner in the built environment area. It gives the learner an opportunity to develop environmental management skills relating to the construction process and to buildings for human occupation. The learner should develop a degree of consciousness that due regard for the natural environment is taken into account in all of his or her professional and personal actions.

1. Explain the concepts of environmental sustainability, biodiversity and sustainable development.

2. Identify the causes and effects of the main and pressing global, trans-boundary and local environmental problems and identify and discuss the main established and potential solutions to such problems
3. Characterise in a general way in the built environment the main types of water, air and solid waste pollution affecting Ireland, including the sources, transmission routes and effects

4. Discuss the main international agreements and national environmental protection legislation.
5. Identify and solve environmental problems relating to constructionand the internal and external built environment.

PASS leadership is a module that fosters cross-year support between students on the same programme. PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) encourages first year students to support each other and to learn co-operatively under the guidance of trained students (Peer Assisted Learning Leaders). The aim of this module is to develop students leadership, communication and professional development skills through the facilitation of weekly 'PASS sessions' with first year programme groups.

1. Describe the principles and practices of peer assisted learning and the role of a PASS Leader.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and apply the facilitation and planning techniques necessary of a PASSLeader.

3. Facilitate peer to peer learning sessions utilising a range of peer learning activities.

4. Engage with the academic PASS champion team and reflect on this engagement experience in the session plans.
5. Reflect on and evaluate the impact of the PASS Leader and the process in developing their leadership, communication and professional development skills.

This module explores more complex building types and advanced facades, with an understanding of energy efficient building envelope technologies and systems through the design and detail of a complex building to production drawing stage.

1. DEMONSTRATE knowledge of the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate effectivelyin the context of architectural technology projects.

2. APPLYa working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings.

3. CONTRIBUTE to the production of the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or structure.

4. EXPLAIN and specify the building construction details and components for a complex project.
5. PERFORM technical and administrative work in the design and construction processes.

This module develops an understanding of applied environmental services provisional requirements with an emphasis on a fabric-first approach and sustainability goals. On completion, the learner will be able to complete a Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment of a dwelling house or an apartment.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of building services in relation to building design, performance, environmental impact,integration of engineering solutionsand sustainability principles in the built environment.

2. Contribute to the development of technical designs that respond to a range of environmental and technological design challenges while meeting regulatory requirements andreflecting on the influence ofthe architectural technologist onthe design of sustainable development and the natural environment.

3. Demonstrate an ability to apply a focussed range of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings.

4. Investigate building performance design solutions applying appropriate tools including statutory metrics and measurean aspect of as-built building performance toevaluate the effectiveness of design solutions.

The coordinated detailing and description of a mixed use commercial building.

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply a focused range of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings

2. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the application of architectural technology to design and construction practice addressing topics that include sustainable principles, techniques and methods used in relation to materials, components and finishes relative to building design.

3. Demonstrate an ability to produce the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or structure

This module will enable students to acquire the skills and competence to represent buildings and building details graphically using 3D software. Revit Architecture (BIM) helps the exploration of early design concepts and forms, and more accurately maintains a vision through design, documentation, and construction. It enables changes to be automatically updated across the project. Revit Architecture software also provides tools to support sustainable design, clash detection, construction planning, and fabrication.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of communication techniques required to procure and construct a building or structure.

2. Generate advanced technical design solutions in a BIM environment.

3. Generate a majorbuilding modelusing BIM authoring software.

4. Design and build generic building components and families as required using BIM authoring software.

The module is an introduction to the professional role of the Architectural Technologist in practice and the legal context in which the profession operates in Ireland.

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of architectural technology as a profession, the multidisciplinary environment.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the processes involved in health and safety, contract administration and project management on building projects. Identify factors affecting project implementation.Demonstrate the organisational skills required for professional practice

3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings.Apply knowledge of construction legislation and statutory responsibilities in the context of building and buildings

4. Contribute to the production of the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or structure

5. Act ethically, with honesty, integrity, impartiality in matters arising from the practice of architectural technology. Express awareness of social, community and ethical issues

6. Apply knowledge of contract administration. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of decisions on potential liabilities

The Industrial placement forms an integral part of the Architectural Technology programme(s) and will consist of a period of not less than 13 weeks duration at an appropriate workplace, working with / supervised by Architects/ Architectural Technologists/ Engineers in a professional practice/contractor/subcontractor, in an office or site based. The content and assessment relating to preparation for placement will occur in the semester prior to the placement.

1. Prior to the placement, review current recruitment and selection processes used by organisations, prepare relevant CV for work placement and communicate with industry order to seek suitable work placement.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate effectively in the context of construction technology projects.

4. Contribute to the production of the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or part of a building or structure.

5. Organise and coordinate digital data for collaborative work practices in a design and construction setting.

6. Demonstrate the organisational skills required for professional practice and perform technical and administrative work in the design and construction processes.