Module Details
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Title CONTEXT 1.2 ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Code ARCH121
Coordinator Ms E Curtin
Architecture
E.Curtin@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The aims of the module are:

  • To set the role of the Architect, Architecture and the Design Process in the broader context of the construction industry and wider society.
  • To introduce the professional nature of the Architect''s role. 
  • To introduce and discuss the relationship between the professional and design roles of the architect.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the module sucessful students will be able to:

Identify and analyse ways in which physical, political, social or economic contexts have an impact on how architecture is commissioned, designed and constructed, using examples.
Identify and begin to critique the established legal duties and responsibilities of the architect, developing opinions about what the fundamental duties and responsibilities of the architect''s role should be.
Identify the purpose of the main statutory approvals in architectural practice and demonstrate basic knowledge of regulations and approvals processes relevant to the practice of architecture.
Identify the key roles involved in architectural practice and building procurement in the UK, including professionals, stakeholders, statutory authorities and professional and regulatory bodies.
Identify basic management, business and procurement principles relevant to UK architectural practice and identify ways in which these can affect the architect''s role.

Syllabus
1 

Architecture in Context

The first part of the module will encourage sutdents to consider how the design of the built enviroment impacts on people and places and how this might result in conflicting demands. Students will be encouraged to consider how this relates to the development of an architectural project brief.

 
The Professional Context

The role of the architect will be introduced with some consideration for the ethics of architectural practice. There will also be an introduction to the wider construction industry with a look at some aspects of how development projects are organised with consideration for the idea that there can be conflicting pressures on those involved in the development process as well as between clients and wider stakeholders. 
 
The Context of Society and Deomocracy

Students will be introduced to ways in which conflicting demands on the built environment can be managed in a democratic society with a focus on the UK context. The role of the statutory authorities will be introduced along with some of the process and mechanisms which are in place to mediate such conflict eg. Development Control and the Planning Process.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - There will be lectures by the module teaching staff and guest speakers bringing additional expertise. These lectures will introduce concepts and factual information related to the practice of architecture. Some sessions may include use of audio visual material and interactive teaching methods such as group discussions.

Group Tutorial - Group tutorial sessions will be focused on supporting students in preparing their coursework submission.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24
There will be lectures by the module teaching staff and guest speakers bringing additional expertise. These lectures will introduce concepts and factual information related to the practice of architecture. Some sessions may include use of audio visual material and interactive teaching methods such as group discussions.
        6
Group tutorial sessions will be focused on supporting students in preparing their coursework submission.
30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  1 Hour  Semester 1   40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Electronic Multiple Choice Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Reassessment over summer will be by coursework for all components of the assessment.  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2000 words  Week 8-12, Semester 1.  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Illustrated piece of academic writing. 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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