Topics focus on staff research and practice interests. Themes and content vary from year to year. 431 - Services Design and integration of the main mechanical and electrical services within the fabric and structure of buildings, with the main focus on heating, ventilating and air conditioning, vertical transportation, electrical power, lighting, fire protection and water supply services. Development of particular topics of structural interest. 463 - Project Management An examination of management development in architecture.
Students propose a design idea or issue to be developed in depth.
With the advice and approval of the studio faculty, the student defines and undertakes a suitable architectural project. While the project may have a more theoretical or a more practical emphasis, in all instances the student is expected through design to critically explore the issue in depth and to prepare a comprehensive visual documentation of the project proposed. Exploration of research techniques which may include research by design. The work is developed under the direction of a tutor. See Section 4 of the BA Statute.