SEMESTER 5
The module is a design studio that emphasizes the idea of ‘place-making for the urban communities. The emphasis in this module will be on exploring the notion of ‘place-making’ and architecture that respond to this notion. Developing your design thinking as an architectural narrative, forming proposals that are poetic expressions of ideas. The final outcome is an architectural design that is responsive to its urban character. The design work explores the plan-section-elevation relationship to achieve an architecture that acts as a vibrant block exploring the maximum potential of the urban space.
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This module is an exploration of passive sustainable strategies in architectural design. It looks at the different elements that make up architecture and how the integration of passive design strategies with these elements contribute to the quality of spatial experience within a building. Student will undertake case studies to analyse the applications of these strategies and their impact on the quality and experience of space. The understanding of the various passive sustainable design strategies will inform the students’ own studio project.
In this module students are introduced to the basic services systems commonly provided in buildings, primarily cold and hot water supply, sanitary and sewerage system, rainwater management, electrical supply, fire protection in buildings, mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning systems and vertical transportation systems. Students will also learn about building codes such as Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) and other relevant laws and standards related to the subject matters.
