Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course?<br/>The Architectural Design Technology course explores how buildings are designed and constructed to satisfy aesthetic, functional and environmental considerations in the creation of architecture. The course is both creative and technical in its content.<br/><br/>The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and you will be eligible for Associate Membership (ACIAT) on graduation. Graduates can progress to full Chartered Member status with appropriate technical experience.<br/><br/>Students:<br/>Develop an understanding of how architectural designs evolve from an initial conceptual idea through to the construction, use and eventual decommissioning of buildings<br/>Respond to project briefs that require original ideas for buildings based on local development sites <br/>Consider implications of decision-making in terms of the structural form and material fabric of buildings, with a particular emphasis on environmental protection and being resilient to the effects of climate change<br/>Develop an identity as an architectural designer through the development and rationalisation of their own conceptual ideas.<br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, offering free student membership and access to the young/new members group, AspirATion<br/>The course provides opportunities to directly engage with industry and the architectural technology profession through site visits, conferences and guest lectures<br/>Lectures are delivered in consecutive blocks as far as possible, and where appropriate on-line, to ensure flexible study time away from University<br/>A variety of teaching and learning methods are used to ensure that technical content is applied to typical design and construction scenarios, including through the use of industry-standard digital resources that are available both on- and off-campus<br/>The Built Environment subject area is part of the Faculty of Art, Computing and Engineering (FACE) and therefore content benefits from association with arts, computing, engineering and renewable energy subject disciplines.

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