Module Code - Title:
AR4317
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ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
An extended and clearly structured curriculum in construction design to induce a more innovative and imaginary approach to materials and details. In order to ensure the expected high level of competency in advanced building construction (at an industrial scale and with respect to contemporary and innovative technologies) SAUL introduces a set of Advanced Construction modules throughout Y4 and Y5 in close relation to and in support of the Design Studio projects
Syllabus:
Architecture students learn best by imagining, developing and realising (full-scale) prototype structures through which ideas can be tested, documented and communicated. Through actual engagement in all the stages of making and building, students have a unique opportunity to develop a rich phenomenal understanding of architecture. Closely related to Design Studio, Advanced Construction informs and supports the students individual design studio projects; directed and independent research on advanced construction is applied to these projects.
After revisiting traditional and conventional (vernacular) forms of building taxonomy and production techniques in a range of materials (stone, concrete, metal, timber, fabric and polymers) staff and students engage more advanced means of fabrication (including milling, folding, laminating, sewing, stacking, interlocking, hanging, injection moulding, compositing, extrusion, weaving and bundling). Spatially and programmatically this will entail various degrees of articulation from the standardised, low-tech component to the highly articulated formal element, avoiding self-similar repetition in favour of the diversity of the composite.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Interrogate traditional materials and techniques for their innovative potential;
Articulate a design idea that draws from its fabrication technology;
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Appreciate the diversity of expression that can be achieved through rigorous application of a building technique of fabrication technology;
Collaborate in the conception and realisation of a (full-scale) prototype;
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Experiment with materials and technologies and evaluate tests;
Produce material samples and construct prototypes.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Brandt, J., Kauhsen, B., Kind-Barkauskas, F., Polonyi, S. (2002)
Concrete Construction Manual. 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Achtziger, J., Pfeiffer, G., Ramcke, R., Zilch, K. (2001)
Masonry Construction Manual 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
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online resources at www.irishconcrete.ie
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Other Relevant Texts:
Auch-Schwelk, V., Fuchs, M., Hegger, M., Rosenkranz, T. (2006)
Construction Materials Manual. 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Herzog, T., Krippner, R., Lang, W. (2008)
Facade Construction Manual. 1st rev. ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Balkow, D., Schittich, Ch., Schuler, M., Sobek, W., Staib, G. (2007)
Glass Construction Manual. 2nd ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Giebeler, G., Fisch, R., Krause, H., Musso, F., Petzinka, K-H., Rudolphi, A. (2009)
Refurbishment Manual. 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Barthel, R., Kießl, K., Oster, H-J., Schunck, E. (2003)
Roof Construction Manual. 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Schulitz, H. Sobek, W., Habermann, K. (2000)
Steel Construction Manual. 1st ed.
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Herzog, T., Natterer, J., Schweitzer, R., Volz, M., Winter, W. (2004)
Timber Construction Manual. 1st rev. ed.,
, Basel: Birkhäuser
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Peter.F.Carroll@ul.ie