KA5022 - Interior Architecture Technology 2

A lecture programme, aligned with the studio design projects, will critically examine key principles, precedents and case studies of technological and environmental design in interior architecture, building adaptation and creative reuse. You will be expected to critically evaluate this material in order to pursue self-directed thematic enquiry, supporting the development of your personal knowledge base. This thematic enquiry will form the basis for seminar sessions during which you will actively participate in discussing and applying this knowledge to studio-based project work and this modules assignment, where you will express your chosen structural, technological and assembly solutions through an advanced application of professional drawing conventions. Seminars will provide you with a forum for tailored formative feedback to inform your personal learning journey and your summative assignment. A wide range of learning materials will be available to you via the electronic learning portal (ELP) including presentations, technical literature, regulatory codes and video links to support your independent research and learning. Other relevant learning opportunities (e.g. building visits, guest lectures) will be provided as required to support your learning and to enrich your learning experience.

Your learning will be supported by a comprehensive electronic reading list, with all lecture content and ancillary material being made available on the eLearning Portal (eLP). This provides continual access to these learning materials, enabling self-directed inquiry and learning. Seminars will offer a supportive learning environment in which you can discuss approaches to contextualise and apply technological and environmental principles to your own studio projects. Self-directed learning will be encouraged, recognising your ability to source relevant materials for practical and justifiable application whilst we have an open-door policy so that you can seek further support should you need it.

Formative feedback through seminars and studio discussions will provide guidance for further critical appraisal and application of the module content. Written feedback will be provided at summative assessment points to help you reflect, develop and learn. Case studies and various illustrative materials and media will provide examples of relevant practices and technologies. Where appropriate, lectures from external speakers, designers and construction industry specialists will be provided. In addition, the University Library will provide you with recommended texts (books, journals, databases) to support you in the completion of this module. The Ask4Help online service will provide you with access to a suite of relevant academic study skills, such as academic referencing, information sourcing, academic writing etc.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

Knowledge & Understanding:
KU 1. You will develop knowledge of the principles of building technologies, structure, environmental design and construction methods, in relation to human well-being and a sustainable environment

KU 2. You will demonstrate an advancing appreciation of technologies, materials, systems and their application, methods of assembly and appropriate regulatory frameworks, and environmental standards

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
IPSA 1. You will appraise, evaluate and justify the choice of technological and environmental decisions in response to design project applications.

IPSA 2. You will apply the conventions of architectural
representations in the professional communication of technological and environmental solutions.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
PVA 1. You will develop an appreciation of the profession’s regulatory frameworks, the needs and aspirations of clients or users, the roles of those who collaborate in the making process, and the impact of the design upon wider communities.

Formative assessment for learning will provide advice and feedback on work in progress through formal and informal studio-based activities, with the aim of supporting learning and application of knowledge.


Summative assessment will be of an Annotated Technical Design Exercise, covering all module learning outcomes (100%):
KU1, KU2, IPSA 1, IPSA 2, PVA1


Feedback will be offered in verbal, written and drawn form, which will provide advice for further development and a critical appraisal of their work and performance. Moderation of summative assessment will take place at the end of the module.

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This module advances your understanding of structural, constructional, and environmental principles and technologies and their application to medium scaled interior architecture design projects. Social, environmental, ethical and technological consequences and principles of construction and practice will underpin the learning ethos of this module. You will demonstrate your engagement with this module through the development of a technical exercise which will evidence your considered choice of technological and environmental solutions within your studio design project. You will analyse precedents and advance potential solutions in order to evidence critical judgement in the application of key detailing, technological and environmental strategies. You will also employ relevant professional communication skills and conventions to express your proposed solutions to a professional audience. Lecture content will be aligned towards your active application of this knowledge within studio-based design projects and will be supported by focussed seminars and activities.