Overview

Welcome to the technology blog for MArch students at the Grenfell-Baines School of Architecture, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/march_master_of_architecture.php

Content is intended to support evolution of studio projects through developing and recasting a weekly cycle of personal research, decision making and recording over a two month period. The programme identifies and bridges across six thematic areas; strategy, structure, skin, environment, integration and legacy. These themes track and model the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 along its eight stages from strategic definition to post-occupancy.

The blog also aims to encourage students to investigate and explore methodologies embedded in digital design as big data and BIM increasingly become pervasive and ubiquitous drivers for change both within the UK and internationally.

                                                  

Legacy

Post Occupancy

Soft landings, feedback + feedforward

http://bimscottsutherland.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/news.html

http://www.housinglin.org.uk/_library/Resources/Housing/OtherOrganisation/Impact_on_site_density_of_Lifetime_Homes.PDF

Hartman, H (2014) "Footprint Revisit, Langley Academy, Foster + Partners", Architects Journal, 28 February, p.52

Week 6
Overview of strategy to embody legacy during design development as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Outline key principles of the soft landings philosophy as applied to linking design with occupancy phases of project evolution
Page 2
Making reference to own projects, highlight two instances where user issues have been identified, critically appraised and have informed design development
Page 3
Using examples, identify how initiating a proactive strategy for planned maintenance could impact on specific instances of decision making during the design phases of the Plan of Work.

Log to Week 6 folder in Dropbox.

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stages 0-8)
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc

Integration

Managing information and workflow

BIM, the cloud and big data

Big data

Designing with data:shaping our future cities and user interactions
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/InfluencingPolicy/Designingwithdata.aspx/#.UxdPGPnV_-s
http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAHoldings/PolicyAndInternationalRelations/Policy/Designingwithdata/Designingwithdatashapingourfuturecities.pdf
http://thoughts.arup.com/post/details/237/data-visualisation-seeing-is-believing

The cloud

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-is-cloud-computing.html

Cloud computing and the management of large projects
http://www.crossrail.co.uk/benefits/design-innovation

What does the future hold + the demise of Moore's Law?
http://www.theconnectivist.com/2013/10/moores-law-is-dead-the-future-of-computing/

BIM

Paradigms from practice

BIM and use of parametric techniques to resolve complex geometries during technical design: Foster Associates Glasgow Hydro

http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/first-look/fosters-125m-glasgow-hydro-opens-doors/8653770.article
http://ftp2.bentley.com/dist/collateral/docs/corporate/AJ_Foster-Hydro.pdf
http://fabricarchitecturemag.com/articles/0911_ce_etfe_systems.html

Prototyping structure and services integration in a 3D collaborative modelling environment: Kengo Kuma + Associates V+A at Dundee, Arup Associates, structural and services engineers
http://www.vandadundee.org/building

Making it buildable: Zaha Hadid Architects
http://pptpractitioner.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/obu_smf_zaha_hadid_bim.pdf

From thought to thing: new developments with digital fabrication in China
http://www.t3.com/news/giant-3d-printer-can-build-10-houses-in-24-hours

Integration the old way

Common arrangement of work sections (CAWS)
http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Common_Arrangement_of_Work_Sections

Integration the new way

Open BIM + BuildingSMART Norway

BIM challenges for design + construct UK plc. Evangelical + evolutionary models

http://www.bimhub.com/blog/challenges-bim-implementation/

Case study: Implementation by a small practice. David Miller Architects, London

https://www.thenbs.com/topics/BIM/articles/bimSmallPractice.asp

Design

Integration

Maintain a weekly technology log/diary

Week 5
Overview of strategy for information management as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Highlight key differences between "old" and "new" ways of managing information flow along the timeline of project evolution between Stages 0-8 of RIBA Plan of Work. Identify one case study for each scenario
Page 2
Making reference to own projects and reflecting on relationships between architectural, structural and mechanical design aspects of project development, highlight two examples of instances where integration across design disciplines is critical
Page 3
Generate a prototypical annotated 3D detail in SketchUp, ArchiCAD etc and save as a screenshot.

Log to Week 5 folder in Dropbox.

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stages 0-8)
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc

Environment

Technical design of building envelope 1

Strategic and/or site/building specific paradigms

Strategic
http://www.chpa.co.uk/what-is-district-heating_191.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Mf3vDVRiY3k

Building specific

Compliance strategy
https://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partl/
Standard Assessment Procedure for Part L and Energy Performance Certificates
http://www.bre.co.uk/sap2012/page.jsp?id=2759

SAP calculator
http://www.rusfa.com/

Performance based strategies
http://greenspacelive.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/OakMeadow_successStory_2012_02_15.pdf

Prototyping using 3D energy modelling packages



Using the gbXML schema
http://www.gbxml.org/

From within BIM authoring software
http://www.graphisoft.com/archicad/archicad_17/energy_evaluation/
http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/using_green_building_studio_with__revit.pdf

Stand alone
http://www.iesve.com/software/interoperability/sketchup
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/green-building-studio
http://greenspacelive.com/web/gsl/modeller

Detailing from accredited sources
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partl/bcassociateddocuments9/acd

Using bespoke details
http://www.ajbuildingslibrary.co.uk/projects/display/id/3490

Designing out cold bridging
http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/key-choices/green/cold-bridging
http://windows.lbl.gov/software/therm/therm.html

Minimising infiltration heat losses

Energy sources; conventional + renewable

User perspectives; controls + affordability

Design

Integration

Maintain a weekly technology log/diary

Week 3
Overview of strategy as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Define strategy for environmental design
Page 2
Outline if using compliance or performance based methodology and say why?
Page 3
Describe your intentions for modelling/prototyping energy performance

Log to Week 3 folder in Dropbox.

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stages 2-4)
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc

Skin

Technical design of building envelope 2

Environmental strategies

https://www.elsevier.com/books/sustainability-energy-and-architecture/sayigh/978-0-12-397269-9
http://www.detail-online.com/architecture/news/guard-against-the-worst-case-urban-disaster-housing-prototype-022403.html
http://www.detail-online.com/architecture/news/leaf-awards-2013-winner-post-disaster-public-
housing-022007.html

Reviewing passive technologies

Passivhaus

http://www.passivhaus.org.uk/

Ground source heating
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generating-energy/Choosing-a-renewable-technology/Ground-source-heat-pumps#3

Solar chimney

http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/buildings/stack-ventilation-and-bernoullis-principle

Performance based approach to elemental design

NIBS Building envelope design guide (US standards, but principles apply)
http://www.wbdg.org/design/env_introduction.php

Detail design of elements: strands of technological development

• Floors
• Exterior walls
• Roofs
• Openings
• Circulation, access, egress
• Services integration
• External spaces

Conventional skins

Rainscreen
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd-8-2013-rainscreen-cladding/5052281.article
http://www.forticrete.co.uk/media/259063/forticrete_elementix_brochure_lr.pdf

http://www.marleyeternit.co.uk/Facades.aspx

http://www.realstone.co.uk/

Timber cladding

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2002/03/15098/8731

Modified timber
http://www.accoya.com

Zinc cladding
http://www.rheinzink.co.uk/projects/

Thin coat render
http://www.sto.co.uk/
http://waltermenteth.com/134.php#

Green roof
http://www.bauder.co.uk/technical-centre/green-roof-design-guide

Intelligent skins

Transparent insulation

http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Transparent_insulation

Digitally controlled sunscreens

http://www.designbuild-network.com/features/featureclimate-control-intelligent-faades/

Openings

http://www.nordan.co.uk/

Design

Integration

Maintain a technology log/diary

Week 4
Overview of strategy as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Define strategy for envelope design
Page 2
Outline main elements of envelope (walls/roof/floors) and say why selected
Page 3
Describe detailed make-up of main elements of envelope. Justify selections made

Make physical models of wall and roof elements to prototype and articulate main and detailed aspects of envelope design. White card sectional models at 1:20.

Log to Week 4 folder in Dropbox. Include images of physical models.

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stages 2-4)
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc

Structure

Substructure

Desk study

http://www.islington.gov.uk/publicrecords/library/Environmental-protection/Publicity/Public-consultation/2011-2012/(2012-03-03)-Geotechnical-Desk-Study.pdf

Specific issues

Brownfield sites

Contaminated land
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/SR-DPUB66-e-e.pdf

Radon, methane etc
http://www.radon.co.uk/PDFs/barrierspowerpoint.pdf

Site investigation

Borehole survey
http://mapapps.bgs.ac.uk/geologyofbritain/home.html?mode=boreholes
http://www.geosoft.com.pl/index.php?n=prod&p=53

Services mapping
http://www.land-scope.com/underground-service-mapping/underground-infrastructure-mapping/

Services protocols eg urban ecologies
SUDS
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/developers/sewer-connection/suds.aspx

Superstructure

Alteration/adaptation/conservation of existing structures (eg Mayfield Station, Manchester)

Capturing and viewing simple/complex existing building form and services geometries using high definition laser scanning (HDS) techniques.
http://www.arc-corporate.com/_content/services/as-builting/hds_scanning/
http://hds.leica-geosystems.com/en/Leica-TruView_63960.htm

New build

Tradition

Innovation

Exploring typologies eg

Floating structures
http://www.architectural-review.com/buildings/floating-houses-the-netherlands-by-marlies-rohmer-architects-and-planners/8649745.article

Flatpack
http://www.8aa.nl/en/for_private_clients/news.html

Tunnelform
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vD62cZN4LE

Cross laminated timber
http://www.cicstart.org/userfiles/file/FS-52-REPORT-PUBLIC.PDF

Structural insulated panels
http://www.ozetecture.org/2013/house-at-cramond-edinburgh-scotland/

Volumetric
http://avantiarchitects.co.uk/project/volumetric-housing/

Recycling
http://www.aimdesign.co.uk/news
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/360ft-blackford-dolphin-oil-rig-arrives-in-belfast-from-brazil-to-be-refurbished-at-harland-wolff-29803639.html

Design

Integration

Maintain a weekly technology log/diary

Week 2
Overview of strategy as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Prepare micro-desk study + identify key site related issues including services
Page 2
Substructure strategy. Preliminary ideas related to siting issues + superstructure typology
Page 3
Superstructure strategy. First thoughts for construction typology. Identify if these X-refer with a specific methodology; traditional, prefab, hybrid etc

Make physical model as a medium for prototyping strategies. 1:20 white card cross section including substructure/superstructure

Log to Week 2 folder in Dropbox. Include images of physical model

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stages 2-4)
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc

Strategy

Strands of technological development

• Strategy
• Structure
• Skin
• Environment
• Integration
• Legacy

Thematic drivers for technology strategy eg

Urban realm

The city as a loft
http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture/events/kees-christiaanse-bartletils

Copenhagen: carbon neutral by 2025
http://www.stateofgreen.com/en/Profiles/City-of-Copenhagen/Products/Copenhagen---Carbon-Neutral-by-2025

Site specific

Build the unbuildable using digital media
http://www.dezeen.com/2013/04/12/gehry-technologies-digital-system-for-paperless-buildings/

Pushing emerging technologies to the limit
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22152212

Innovation using new materials/methodologies
http://www.urbahnstudio.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/3d-concrete-printing.html
http://rt.com/usa/3d-printed-concrete-house-727/

Design for manufacture
http://www.richardrogers.co.uk/work/all_projects/design_for_manufacture_oxley_woods/completed
http://inhabitat.com/richard-rogers-homeshell-built-in-a-single-day-in-londons-royal-academy-courtyard/

Attaining performance targets
http://www.breeam.org/http://www.johngilbert.co.uk/?q=node/254
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/7787/1161997.pdf

Fabric first design philosophy
http://www.passivhaus.org.uk/standard.jsp?id=122

Focus on materiality
http://www.ads.org.uk/sust/news/best-use-of-timber-awards-exhibition-2

Engaging users in design and construction
http://www.habitatbroward.org/homeownership/sweat-equity/
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/afhostcast/afhoid/cote/usvola/usvola_005.cfm

Research driven ecological design
http://www.gaiagroup.org/

From cradle to grave: designing for disassembly and recycling
http://studiof-waste.weebly.com/design-for-disassembly

Technology outcomes

Demonstrate/apply a critical understanding of siting/development issues, structural, environmental and construction methodologies to the studio project

Understand and apply a recognised process template to project development eg RIBA Plan of Work, NRM 1,2,3, PAS 1192-2 etc
https://www.pedr.co.uk/Guide/StudentRIBAPlan
https://www.pedr.co.uk/Content/downloads/RIBA_POW_2013_Template.pdf

Prepare technology portfolio for assesssment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9io2oOFqrKWbHViUTV3REZnWk0/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9io2oOFqrKWeVhObHJmUDFOZmc/edit?usp=sharing

Tips n Tricks

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9io2oOFqrKWc2hWbHlESU5XZGs/edit?usp=sharing

Maintain a weekly technology log/diary

Week 1
Strategic statement as single pdf file A4 portrait configuration, 3 pages.
Page 1
Technology strategy, focus and why selected eg prefab, low energy, zero carbon, bio-mimetics, intelligent buildings etc.
Page 2
Incorporate 1 or 2 appropriate case study/ies and advise why chosen/relevant.
Page 3
State intentions re application of strategy to project. Include siting and building envelope. 

Log to Week 1 folder in Dropbox

X-refers with eg
RIBA Plan of Work 2013 (Stage 0)
Developing a procurement methodology
Setup of BIM project to PAS1192-2
http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uy1vq_l_suc
http://www.jctltd.co.uk/contracts.aspx
http://shop.bsigroup.com/Navigate-by/PAS/PAS-1192-22013/

Resources

Online sources eg

AJ Buildings Library
http://www.ajbuildingslibrary.co.uk/

Architecture Daily
http://www.archdaily.com/