Year 3 Core Modules

ARC325 Architectural Design 5

Co-ordinated by Leo Care

A course of studio based practical architectural design work which builds on the lessons learnt in the first and second year design studio. The studio based design projects involve schemes of greater complexity than previously, with emphasis placed on the integration of knowledge gained during the three year course. Projects focus on the importance of physical context, introduce a wider range of building types, and require analytical studies relating to urban design, precedents and philosophical approaches. The associated technical studies closely relate to the design projects and are seen as an integral part of the design process.

ARC326 Architectural Design 6

Co-ordinated by Leo Care

A course of studio based practical architectural design work which builds on the lessons learnt in the first and second year design studio. The studio based design projects involve schemes of greater complexity than previously, with emphasis placed on the integration of knowledge gained during the three year course. Projects focus on the importance of physical context, introduce a wider range of building types, and require analytical studies relating to urban design, precedents and philosophical approaches. The associated technical studies closely relate to the design projects and are seen as an integral part of the design process.

ARC303 Humanities 5

Co-ordinated by Luis Hernan

ARC 303 is the final module in a sequence of humanities courses over the three years of the architecture degree. ARC 303 specifically focuses on urban history and theory and integrates architecture and related issues with a wider urban context. ARC 303 presents key factors and principles of urban development, historical and contemporary urban design and planning theories and exemplifies these through a series of urban case studies.

ARC328 Management Practice Law

Co-ordinated by Satwinder Samra

The module aims to explore and develop a greater understanding of practice in relation to the legal, economic and contractual scenarios. In particular there will be a focus on understanding the political and social and financial factors that affect the practice of architecture.

ARC308 Environment & Technology 6

Co-ordinated by Rachel Harris 

This module describes the technology and environment of medium-scale buildings. It is to be taken in association with the studio design module. Acoustics, lighting, environment, services and sustainability are examined in the context of the complete architectural design.

ARC327 Advanced Structures and Environment

Co-ordinated by Yun Wu 

The module investigates the technology and environment of buildings, mainly at medium-scale and also introduces the technology of urban-scale environments. It consists of component lecture courses: Sustainability, Lighting, Structures and Acoustics. The emphasis is on the integration of the different aspects of building technology with each other and with architectural and engineering design in its entirety. This includes: environmental impact of specifications, sustainable technologies, infrastructure, structures and aspects of comfort. The module provides knowledge required in level 4 studio work and in architectural practice.

ARC322 Special Study

Co-ordinated by Russell Light

An in-depth study of one of the following subject areas: architectural theory, architectural history, science and technology, structures, management, CAD, landscape architecture, town planning. The special study is an individual piece of work, allowing students to explore a particular aspect of architecture in some depth. Precise topics will be discussed and agreed with the relevant tutor. In the majority of cases the work takes the form of a dissertation, but it may take other approved forms depending on the nature of the specialist work being undertaken.

AR337 Architectural Design (Landscape) 5

Co-ordinated by Russell Light 

A course of studio based practical architectural design work which builds on the lessons learnt in the first and second year design studio. The studio based design projects involve schemes of greater complexity than previously, with emphasis placed on the integration of knowledge gained durnig the three year course. Projects focus on the importance of physical context, and in particular to the landscape and urban design context. Students are encouraged to make connections between their architectural design and landscape design. A wider range of building types is introduced that require analytical studies relating to urban design, precedents and philosophical approaches. The associated technical studies closely relate to the design projects and are seen as an integral part of the design process.

LSC304 Site Planning for Housing

Co-ordinated by James Simpson

Students will study integrated design, using a real housing site to show they have learned, assimilated and are capable of undertaking the design process. They will be guided and constrained by a brief. Group work will include the following aspects: different aspects of site analysis, site visits, development and understanding of the brief, concept development, incorporating brief and site constraints, and strategic studies of similar sites. Individual work will include the design of a site layout plan at an appropriate scale, the production of technical, working drawings, including planting plans and construction details and perspective sketches and other relevant graphical representations.

LSC303 Advanced Planting Design

Co-ordinated by Jo Philips

This module builds on the understanding of plants and planting design gained through LSC240 Urban Ecological Design and Planting. It develops understanding of plant selection, establishment and management on landscapes sites. Planting design skills are further developed by a more complex project that provides students with the opportunity to explore the latest issues in planting design. It is integrated with LSC308 Integrated Urban Design Project, in that it follows the same overall development brief and site.

LSC306 Landscape Construction Design

Co-ordinated by David Buck

The module aims to further develop knowledge and skills in detailed construction design. It focuses on developing the ability in students to demonstrate appreciation and knowledge of landscape/architecture materials and assembly. It will enable students to: - determine a materials and construction strategy in response to site conditions and design framework; - demonstrate technical and design proficiency in exploring the interaction and material assembly for a selected area of architecture and landscape through the production of models, diagrams, integrated sections and construction documents.

LSC308 Integrated Urban Design Project

Co-ordinated by Laurence Pattacini

LSC308 Integrated Urban Design Project is part of the dual degree architecture and landscape integrated final project. The module explores urban characteristics and potential strategies for urban regeneration. It focuses on the initial urban analysis, the strategies required to provide an informed rationale for the setting of the new building and the more detailed planting and construction design part of the final submission of the integrated project. Throughout this module, students will be asked to apply the knowledge and skills that they have acquired in architecture and landscape to date and to develop a more detailed appreciation of issues relating to urban design at a strategic level.