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AR50372: Introduction to façade engineering

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: ES 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Essay 1 (ES 50%)
  • Essay 2 (ES 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To provide an introduction to façade engineering including the multi-functional nature of the building envelope and the need for holistic design.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Unit the students must demonstrate the ability to:
* specify the performance of façades in terms of weathertightness, structural integrity, environmental performance, quality and appearance;
* understand the role of different professionals in the design and construction process.

Skills:
Critical assessment of the different drivers of façade design, understanding of the design conflicts and ability to resolve these with other building professionals. Oral communication skills facilitated in a multi-disciplinary group environment. Written communication skills assessed.

Content:
To identify the:
* role of the façade engineer
* function of the façade,
* drivers of design including buildability, appearance, weathertightness and appearance.
To evaluate the role of whole building specification and verification of performance.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR50372 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-AFM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-APM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-AFL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering
  • TEAR-APL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.