BA (Hons) Architecture assignment / project specification

module title: Constructional Structural & Environmental Design module number: KA6003
academic year: 2020 / 21 semester: 1 credit points: 20
programme: BA (Hons) Architecture
year: 3 level: 6 core/option: core
assignment/project title: Technology Report
assignment outcomes:
Knowledge & Understanding:
KU 1. Demonstrate and apply a comprehensive understanding of the theories, technologies, properties, processes and legislative controls which impact
the construction of buildings
KU 2. Exhibit skills of independent learning and research in the evaluation and proposal of architectural and technologies towards sustainable and
ecological solutions

Intellectual / Professional Skills and Abilities:

IPSA 1. Apply critical inquiry in the choice and design of technological solutions that synthesize formal, functional, and sustainable factors in architectural
design

Personal Values Attributes:

PVA 1. Evaluate, propose and employ appropriate visual and written communication methods and appropriate media to represent the analysis, critical
appraisal and resolution of complex design problems
PVA 2. Develop an understanding and personal engagement with the ethical, professional and social responsibilities of a design professional within a multi-
disciplinary environment

assessment criteria: Part A: 35% Part B: 25% Part C: 25% Part D: 15%
refer to Northumbria University Generic Assessment Criteria (attached)

assignment final submission: 21 / 01 / 2021 feedback return: 18 / 02 / 2021

assignment handout: 29 / 09 / 2020 assessment weighting: 20 credits (100%)
module tutors: Tara Hipwood, Will Campbell, Peter Holgate,
Architecture Year 3: KA6003
Constructional Structural & Environmental Design
Assignment : Technology Report

Synopsis

This module investigates principles of constructional, structural and This module encourages you to:
environmental technologies with respect to their justified choice and a) identify the performance requirements of the building type,
successful application in architectural design. This assignment is aligned to b) propose justifiable and sustainable technological solutions,
the first semester studio project in Year 3 (KA6002) and will support and c) use precedent analysis and research, to compare and evaluate different
complement your design proposals. The summative report will evidence your constructional, structural and environmental proposals with respect to
understanding of appropriate principles and applications of sustainable factors including:
building design, environmental principles and construction communications, • aesthetics,
forming an important element of your portfolio when seeking architectural • sustainability,
employment. • communications,
• structural performance,
• fire performance,
• suppliers and manufacturers,
• building regulations,
• codes of practice,
• health and safety,
• detailing.

A series of lectures, seminars and presentations will cover these aspects of

design; seminars / workshops will address individual choices of technologies
and their application to studio design proposals.
 Submission
Brief

15:00, Thursday 21/01/2021_Technology Report [Summative

Prepare a technical report evidencing how you have critically chosen,
Assessment].
applied and communicated structural, constructional, and environmental
technologies in your semester 1 design project.
The submission will be a flattened PDF, submitted via Turnitin* as a
professionally presented, landscape formatted A3 colour report. Text should
The emphasis is on communicating your ideas graphically, as such the text
be minimum 9pt sans-serif font, 1.5 spacing. Illustrations within the
of the report must not exceed 2500 words; use bullet points to
presentation must include those stated in this brief presented via
communicate succinctly.
professional graphic standards. The report must reference suppliers’
information, relevant legislation, codes of practice etc. that have informed
The total report content will be no more than 20 pages, adhering to the
your choices and research.
sheet headings listed beneath (not including cover page, chapter pages,
etc.)
Record all text and image references using the Harvard Referencing system.
The University standards for referencing are available via;

http://elp.northumbria.ac.uk/bbcswebdav/library/Library%20Content/Cite_th
em_right_secure.pdf

*Turnitin (via ELP) allows you to monitor the originality of your work by
checking against books, periodicals and journals as well as other students
work. It is a good tool for improving your referencing and will generate a
report that you can use to improve the authenticity of your work. It is used to
aid avoidance of plagiarism.
PART A ARCHITECTURAL AND SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES

sheet A1: technological and typological considerations sheet A2: analysis of site

Prepare illustrated / diagrammatical analyses of the site that will inform

constructional, structural, environmental and sustainability strategies,
consider: access to site (including public transport), resident flora and fauna,
availability of daylight and solar gain, prevailing wind and existing wind-
breaks; noise pollution; external air quality, existing structures and
infrastructure, topography and levels, neighbouring buildings and residents,
availability of local construction resources and skills; (potential) sources of
renewable energy; archaeology and listed structures, dilapidations, and
water management etc.

Indicate the relevance of these features to your scheme; what opportunities

or threats do they pose?

Neufert Architect’s Data: Lecture Theatre Guidance

Outline the technological and functional considerations of the project brief

that underpin your construction choices; analyse chief considerations of the
Ryder Architecture, Newcastle City Library
project’s typology e.g. structural considerations, structural economy, sizes of
spaces and spans, special environmental considerations, functional
requirements, maintenance, cleaning etc.
sheet A3: environmental brief and strategies sheet A4: site plan (minimum 1:500 @ A3)

Review existing environmental and sustainability standards (e.g.

Passivhaus, BREEAM, the WELL Building Standard) and select six criteria
from these standards you will aim to achieve through your design project.
Justify why these are most relevant to your scheme. Criteria might include
(but are not limited to) areas such as: energy consumption, biodiversity,
sustainable transport, air quality, or natural light, and may be:

• Drawn from different standards to suit your project,

• Performance-based (e.g. 400 lux) and/or descriptive (e.g. minimum
7% proportion of glazing/floor area).

Develop a diagram outlining the main strategies adopted to meet these

criteria. You will refer back to these criteria in more detail through-out the
report.

Fielden Clegg Bradley: Shipton on Cherwell

This should communicate; immediate location of the project; roof plan,

(rainwater falls, roof-lights, services installations etc); show external
hard/soft landscaping, including context, roads, paths, and levels; water
management features; on-site energy generation; parking (including cycle
parking and public transport ‘drop’ points; provide north point; scale bar;
structural grid; annotate local streets etc.

Fielden Clegg Bradley: Shipton on Cherwell

sheet A5: general arrangement ground floor plan (minimum 1:100 @ A3) The cross-section should communicate: structural strategy, foundations,
ground floor/ intermediate floor construction; external wall and roof
construction; floor levels; structural grid; neighbouring context (buildings,
landscaping, levels); reference locations of the 1:5 details itemised in section
B; room names or key with annotation; ground line;

sheet A7: general arrangement elevation (minimum 1:100 @ A3)

Alvar Aalto: Mount Angel Abbey Library, Oregon

The ground floor plan should communicate: structural solution; structural

grid; external wall construction; internal partitions; floor finishes; fixtures and
fittings; door and window openings, room names / key and annotation;
immediate context (hard and soft landscaping, main entrance and exit routes
etc.); location of the technical cross section (A6); scale bar

sheet A6: technical cross section (minimum 1:100 @ A3)

Wallaceliu,Etienne Clement: Chongqing Industrial Museum, Elevation

The elevation should communicate: the material nature of the elevation

through graphic standards; joints between building elements; authentic sizes
of components and modular co-ordination; floor levels; openable and fixed
windows; structural grids and expansion joints; immediate context;
identification of elevation orientation (e.g. north south east or west); ground
line and plinth; cross-section location / reference.

Feilden Fowles: Lee Centre, Section

PART B ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Sheet B2: visual performance and lighting design

Sheet B1: thermal design

Identify the requirements of thermal comfort and performance for your

design project; using key guidance documents, establish key quantitative
and qualitative criteria for the chosen typology.

Using a cross section of your building, illustrate your heating and cooling
strategies across both summer and winter conditions. Consider the
following: What are your heat gain/loss considerations from building? What
materials and build-ups are specified to achieve the required U values for
walls, roofs, and ground floors? How have solar gain and thermal mass been
addressed? Justify your choice of methods of heating and cooling the key
spaces with reference to precedent analysis and the sustainability criteria
you set yourself on sheet A3.
Passive solar gain considerations, Mikhail Riches: Goldsmith Street Housing, Norwich
Day-time and Night-time Lighting Strategies, Louis Carrow, Northumbria University
Identify the requirements of visual comfort and performance for your design
project; using key guidance documents, establish key quantitative and
qualitative criteria for the chosen typology. Illustrate your lighting strategy
across both day-time and night-time conditions using modelling software or
equivalent (e.g. daylight factor calculations). You should consider the
following: How has daylighting been maximised, and glare prevented?
Identify required lighting standards (e.g. lux levels etc.). Specify appropriate
artificial lighting for key spaces. Justify your lighting strategies with reference
to precedent analysis and the sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet
A3.
Sheet B3: acoustic performance and design Sheet B4: ventilation and air handling

Identify the requirements of acoustic performance for your design project; Identify the ventilation requirements for your design project; using key
using key guidance documents and precedent analysis, establish key guidance documents and precedents analysis, establish key quantitative
quantitative and qualitative criteria for the chosen typology. and qualitative criteria for the chosen typology (air changes per hour, etc.)

Haworth Tompkins: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool

Acoustic considerations within and around the site: What natural systems and mechanical approaches have been employed to
Louis Carrow, Northumbria University
maintain fresh air in the building and its key spaces? Using a cross-section
through your scheme, illustrate how passive / mechanical / mixed mode
Illustrate your acoustic strategy using a cross section of your scheme or floor
approaches have been integrated into the room design proposals. Justify
plan showing the main spaces. Consider the following: how is acoustic
your ventilation strategies with reference to the sustainability criteria you set
separation achieved between external and internal spaces where
yourself on sheet A3.
necessary? How are the effects of airborne sound reduced? How are
openings considered with respect to external noise pollution? How do
internal finishes and building form address particular requirements of the
chosen space (including guidance on reverberation times, acoustic
performances of partitions etc.) Justify your acoustic strategies with
reference to the sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3.
PART C: STRUCTURE AND ENVELOPE sheet C2: structure and envelope exploded axonometric

sheet C1: primary structure Produce an exploded and annotated axonometric drawing (or similar) to
communicate the relationship of primary structure to envelope, interiors;
illustrate frame and/or loadbearing elements; explain how your chosen
structure addresses required spans, buildability and CDM, and dead, live,
and wind loadings

steelconstructioninfo: span ranges of structural options

Building: whole life cycle carbon analysis

Critically justify why your proposed structural system been chosen, making
reference to analysis of appropriate precedents; how have structural
economy and required spans been achieved; explain the performance LTL Architects: Arthouse
requirements of the structure; consider dead, live and wind loadings and
forces acting upon the structure; consider fire safety, size of the structural
grid, and safety. How does this structural system help you to achieve the
sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3, consider: recyclability,
sustainable sourcing, and embodied energy.
sheet C3: wall construction sheet C4: ground floor / external wall detail (1:5)

Critically evaluate the chief performance requirements of the building

envelope to justify your external wall proposals. Consider context,
sustainability, aesthetics, structure, environmental control, acoustic
performance, fixings, joints and weathering. Propose and justify materials
and construction for your envelope with reference to suitable precedents and
illustrations; incorporate precedent studies and manufacturers’ information
into your report in support of your choices. How do the materials and
envelope system proposed help you to achieve the sustainability criteria you
set yourself on sheet A3, consider: air-tightness, energy efficiency,
recyclability, sustainable sourcing, and embodied energy.

Ingmars Upatnieks: Jesmond Dene Gatehouse

Provide an annotated technical detail at 1:5 of a key junction at ground level.

3 Dimensional axonometric details are encouraged, and will be rewarded.
However, both 2D and 3D details will be assessed on the quality of
draughtsmanship and technical information included. You should reference
suppliers and manufacturers of building components; provide dimensions of
components where applicable; reference this drawing on your technical
cross section (sheet A6); show the ground line, external landscaping, ground
floor slab and foundation within this detail. Show how issues of airtightness
and thermal bridging have been addressed appropriately in support of the
sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3.
Serginson Bates:
Falkonergarden High School,
Copenhagen
sheet C5: roof construction sheet C6: wall to roof junction

Eero Saarinen: Dulles Airport, Washington DC

Critically evaluate the performance requirements expected of the roof;

consider aspects of maintenance and roof access; where will rainwater be
directed? Incorporate precedent studies, illustrations, images and
manufacturers’ information into your report in justification of your choices.
How do the materials and roofing system proposed help you to achieve the
sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3, consider: roof mounted
renewables, water management, air-tightness, energy efficiency, George Bradford Smith: Byker Grow Community Centre
recyclability, sustainable sourcing, and embodied energy.
Provide an annotated technical axonometric detail at 1:5 of the junction of
the external wall and the roof. 3 Dimensional axonometric details are
encouraged, and will be rewarded. However, both 2D and 3D details will be
assessed on the quality of draughtsmanship and technical information
included. You should reference suppliers and manufacturers of building
components; provide dimensions of components where applicable;
reference this detail to the technical section (sheet A6). Show how issues of
airtightness and thermal bridging have been addressed appropriately in
support of the sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3.
PART D: INTERNAL FIT OUT AND SERVICES sheet D2: internal finishes and services integration

sheet D1: room data sheet

Complete a room data sheet (using the template provided) to illustrate your
understanding of key environmental performance standards of this key
space, proposals for passive and active methods to achieve these
standards, as well as choices of fixtures and fittings appropriate for this
space.

Atelier Bow-Wow: Split Machiya, Section

Provide an annotated (perspective) section to illustrate how structure and

envelope, passive and active environmental controls, power and
communications technologies, and internal finishes have been integrated
into a key space in your building; consider requirements for power outlets,
telecommunications and wi-fi, public address systems, detection, security)

Critically consider and justify your proposals for wall, floor, door and ceiling
finishes. Evaluate the expected performance requirements with respect to Is
this now covered in acoustic performance, daylight factors, impact
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios: Room Data Sheet Supporting Drawings
resistance, slip resistance, sustainability (e.g. air-tightness, energy
efficiency, recyclability, sustainable sourcing, and embodied
energy).cleaning and maintenance; propose and illustrate materials and
suppliers for your choices. Justify how the materials and systems selected
help you to achieve the sustainability criteria you set yourself on sheet A3.
sheet D3: sources

Provide one illustrated bibliography of references, codes and manufacturers’

information that evidences research into key technical, environmental and
constructional choices made in this report.
Assessment 1. Module learning Outcomes

Technology Report 20 credits (100%) As outlined on the front page and below, the work you submit will evidence
your learning within the following domains:
Part A | Architectural & Sustainability Strategies 7 credits 35%
Part B | Environmental Design 5 credits 25%
Part C | Structure & Envelope 5 credits 25%
Knowledge & Understanding:
Part D | Fit-Out & Services 3 credits 15%
KU 1. Demonstrate and apply a comprehensive understanding of the
theories, technologies, properties, processes and legislative
You will receive FORMATIVE Assessment and Feedback on scheduled controls which impact the construction of buildings.
reviews held throughout the module (see Module Programme). KU 2. Exhibit skills of independent learning and research in the evaluation
and proposal of architectural and technologies towards sustainable
You will receive SUMMATIVE Assessment and Feedback on your Technical and ecological solutions.
Report as 100% of the module.

Your submission will be assessed by applying the (1) Module Learning Intellectual / Professional Skills and Abilities:
Outcomes to (2) the Level 6 Assessment Criteria and to (3) further IPSA 1. Apply critical inquiry in the choice and design of technological
University Assessment Regulations. solutions that synthesize formal, functional, and sustainable factors
in architectural design.

Personal Values Attributes:

PVA 1. Evaluate, propose and employ appropriate visual and written
communication methods and appropriate media to represent the
analysis, critical appraisal and resolution of complex design
problems.
PVA 2. Develop an understanding and personal engagement with the
ethical, professional and social responsibilities of a design
professional within a multi-disciplinary environment.

feedback
The Feedback you receive will demonstrate how you have performed within
each aspect of the submitted work against the learning outcomes.
You will receive your Technical Report Summative Assessment and
Feedback by 18 / 02 / 2021, as outlined on the front cover, which will illustrate
your performance through graded and written feedback.
KA6003 Constructional, Structural and Environmental Design
Technology Report Feedback Name:
Northumbria University generic assessment criteria for level 6 [year 3]
PART A: Architectural & Sustainability Strategies 35%
A B C D E FAIL
(80 - 100) (70 - 79) (60 - 69) (50 - 59) (40 - 49) (30 - 39) (0 - 29)
PART B: Environmental Design 25%
Exceptional scholarship for subject. Outstanding ability to
Sound comprehension of topic. Reasoning and argument
the most part, description/ assertion rather than argument
be broad or deep. Higher order critical appreciation skills
Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may
Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as
apparent but the ability to conceptualise, and/ or to apply
Knowledge is adequate but limited and/ or superficial. In
or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident
demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought.
concepts, ideas and their interrelationship is illustrated.
Minimal awareness of subject area. Communication of
concepts are. Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is
Presentation of work is fluent, focussed and accurate.
knowledge is frequently inarticulate and/ or irrelevant
achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to
are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive.
Poor grasp of topics concepts or awareness of what
Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are
apply, in the right measures, the skills necessary to
to breadth and depth,. A mature ability critically to
are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory,
appreciate concepts and their interrelationship is
PART C: Structure and Envelope 25%
inarticulate and/ or incomprehensible.
PART D: Fit-Out and Services 15%
theory is slightly limited.
in work presented.
received wisdom.
Overall Grade (%)
KU 1. Demonstrate and apply a comprehensive understanding of the theories, technologies, properties, processes and legislative controls which impact the
construction of buildings
KU 2. Exhibit skills of independent learning and research in the evaluation and proposal of architectural and technologies towards sustainable and ecological
solutions
IPSA 1. Apply critical inquiry in the choice and design of technological solutions that synthesize formal, functional, and sustainable factors in architectural design
PVA 1. Evaluate, propose and employ appropriate visual and written communication methods and appropriate media to represent the analysis, critical appraisal
and resolution of complex design problems
PVA 2. Develop an understanding and personal engagement with the ethical, professional and social responsibilities of a design professional within a multi-
disciplinary environment
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 2. Generic Assessment Criteria (Level 6) 3. University Assessment Regulations

You must also be aware of other Assessment regulations that apply to all
First Exceptional scholarship for subject. Outstanding ability to submitted work:
80 - 100 apply, in the right measures, the skills necessary to
achieve highly sophisticated and fluent challenges to
received wisdom. word count:
Your report word count of 2500 words is inclusive of all written content other
A
than titles, contents page, bibliography and list of illustrations. A submission
First Knowledge and understanding is comprehensive both as
greater than 10% below or over the word count will be penalised by a 10%
70-79 to breadth and depth,. A mature ability critically to
deduction in marks.
appreciate concepts and their interrelationship is
demonstrated. Clear evidence of independent thought. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/ar/qualitysupport/asspolicies/
Presentation of work is fluent, focussed and accurate.
B
academic integrity:
Upper Knowledge base is up-to-date and relevant, but also may
Students must adhere to the university regulations on academic conduct.
Second be broad or deep. Higher order critical appreciation skills
Formal inquiry proceedings will be instigated if any suspicion of plagiarism
60-69 are displayed. A significant ability to apply theory,
concepts, ideas and their interrelationship is illustrated. or another form of misconduct is suspected in your work. Refer to the
C University’s Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards for further
Lower Sound comprehension of topic. Reasoning and argument details; the latest copy is available on the University website, and ensure all
Second are generally relevant but not necessarily extensive. external sources of information are correctly cited and referenced. All work
50-59 Awareness of concepts and critical appreciation are should be digitally ‘backed-up’ for security. No compensation is possible for
apparent but the ability to conceptualise, and/ or to apply work lost through computer failure etc.
theory is slightly limited.
D
failure to submit:
Third Knowledge is adequate but limited and/ or superficial. In
The University requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the
40-49 the most part, description/ assertion rather than argument
deadline stated in the assessment brief. Where coursework is submitted
or logical reasoning is used. Insufficient focus is evident
in work presented. without approval after the published hand-in deadline, penalties will be
E applied as defined in the University Policy on the Late Submission of Work:
Fail Minimal awareness of subject area. Communication of
30 - 39 knowledge is frequently inarticulate and/ or irrelevant https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/static/5007/arpdf/lateappr
F
Fail Poor grasp of topics concepts or awareness of what NB: It is the students’ responsibility to negotiate an extended deadline
0 - 29 concepts are. Failure to apply relevant skills. Work is if appropriate.
inarticulate and/ or incomprehensible.
RIBA / ARB Criteria mapped to this module
GC1 Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both
aesthetic and technical requirements.
GC1 The graduate will have the ability to:
0.1 prepare and present building design projects of diverse scale,
complexity, and type in a variety of contexts, using a range of
media, and in response to a brief;
0.2 understand the constructional and structural systems, the
environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements that
apply to the design and construction of a comprehensive design
project;
0.3 develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design
that integrates and satisfies the aesthetic aspects of a building and
the technical requirements of its construction and the needs of the
user.
GC5 Understanding of the relationship between people and
buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and
the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to
human needs and scale.
GC5 The graduate will have an understanding of:
0.1 the needs and aspirations of building users;
0.2 the impact of buildings on the environment, and the precepts of
sustainable design;
0.3 the way in which buildings fit into their local context.
GC7 Understanding of the methods of investigation and
preparation of the brief for a design project.
GC7 The graduate will have an understanding of:
0.1 the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function,
organisation and technological strategy of design proposals;
0.2 the need to appraise and prepare building briefs of diverse scales
and types, to define client and user requirements and their
appropriateness to site and context;
GC8 Understanding of the structural design, constructional and
engineering problems associated with building design.
GC8 The graduate will have an understanding of:
0.1 the investigation, critical appraisal and selection of alternative
structural, constructional and material systems relevant to
architectural design;
0.2 strategies for building construction, and ability to integrate
knowledge of structural principles and construction techniques;
0.3 the physical properties and characteristics of building materials,
components and systems, and the environmental impact of
specification choices.
GC9 Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies
and the function of buildings so as to provide them with
internal conditions of comfort and protection against the
climate.
GC9 The graduate will have knowledge of:
0.1 principles associated with designing optimum visual, thermal and
acoustic environments;
0.2 systems for environmental comfort realised within relevant
precepts of sustainable design;
0.3 strategies for building services, and ability to integrate these in a
design project.
GC10 The necessary design skills to meet building users’
requirements within the constraints imposed by cost factors
and building regulations.
GC10 The graduate will have the skills to:
0.3 prepare designs that will meet building users’ requirements and
comply with UK legislation, appropriate performance standards
and health and safety requirements.

GC11 Adequate knowledge of the industries, organisations,

regulations and procedures involved in translating design
concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall
planning.
GC11 The graduate will have knowledge of:
0.1 the fundamental legal, professional and statutory responsibilities
of the architect, and the organisations, regulations and
procedures involved in the negotiation and approval of
architectural designs, including land law, development control,
building regulations and health and safety legislation;
INDICATIVE READING
Part A
Approved Documents: Available at:
www.planningportal.gov.uk/approveddocuments
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London: Routledge (e-book)
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& Sons (e-book)
Clark, R.H. & Pause, M. (2012) Precedents in architecture: analytic
diagrams, formative ideas, and partis. 4 th edn. Hoboken: John Wiley and
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Dernie, D. (2010) Architectural Drawing. London: Laurence King
Neufert, E. (2000) Architect’s data. 3rd edn. Oxford: Blackwell Science
Unwin, S. (2014) Analysing architecture. 4th edn. Abingdon: Routledge (e-
book)
Part B
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responses to humanitarian crises. London: Thames and Hudson
Architecture for Humanity (2006) Design like you give a damn (2): building
change from the ground up. London: Abrams
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Edwards B. (2005) Rough Guide to Sustainability. RIBA; London
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MA
Lewis, J.O. (1999) A Green Vitruvius: Principles and Practice of Sustainable
Architectural Design. London: James & James
Liddell, H. (2013) Ecominimalism: The Antidote to Eco-bling. 2nd edn. RIBA:
London
Pelsmakers , S (2015) The Environmental Design Pocketbook. 2nd edn.
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Sassi, P. (2006) Strategies for Sustainable Architecture. Taylor & Francis:
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Part C & D
Baden-Powell, C. (1997) Architect’s Pocket Book. Oxford: Architectural
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Bizley, G. (2008) Architecture in detail. London: Elsevier / Architectural Press
(e-book)
Bizley, G. (2008) Architecture in detail II. London: Elsevier / Architectural
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Weston, R. (2003) Materials, Form and Architecture. London: Laurence King
www.planningportal.gov.uk/approveddocuments
Detail Magazine / Architectural Journal / Building Design
This list is not extensive, and you are expected to engage with further
research to inform your overall work. Consider your resources as your
project develops, and maintain a reference list of your own.