In delivering the learning activities within the outcomes prescribed below, institutions are expected to ensure the progression of the scope and complexity of learning is in accordance to the levels of studies. 

1.0

Design

At Part I students will be able to show clear and logical architectural designs that integrate :

a knowledge of :

 1.1

the ways that analysis, research, context, budget, preparation and development of a brief design proposal;

 1.2

the regulatory frameworks, and health & safety considerations that guide design and building construction;

 1.3

architectural histories and theories, of physical, artistic and  cultural contexts, and their use in informing the design process

and the ability to :

 1.4

2.0

 2.1

the principles of building technologies, environmental design and construction methods, in relation to :-

• human well-being
• the welfare of future generations
• the natural world
• consideration of a sustainable environment
• use of materials
• process of assembly
• structural principles

 2.2

the impact on design of legislation, codes of practice and health and safety both during the construction and occupation of a project.

3.0

Cultural Context

At Part I students will show within clear and logical architectural design and academic portfolio :

The awareness of :

3.1

the influences on the contemporary built environment of individual buildings, the design of cities, past and present societies and wider global issues, and

 the knowledge of :

3.2

the histories and theories of architecture and urban design, the history of ideas, and the related disciplines of art, cultural studies and the landscape studies

3.3

form considered judgments about the spatial, aesthetic, technical and social qualities of a design within the scope and scale of a wider environment;

3.4

4.0

Communication

At Part I students will show within clear and logical architectural designs and academic portfolio ability to :

4.1

use the visual, verbal and written communication methods and appropriate media (including sketching, modeling, digital and electronic techniques) to clearly and effectively convey and critically appraise design ideas and proposals;

4.2

use the conventions of architectural representations from two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics to computer generated and physical models;

4.3

listen and critically respond to the views of others.

5.0

Management Practice and Law

At Part I students will show within an academic portfolio an awareness of :

5.1

the principles of business management and how a small business operates

5.2

a knowledge of how buildings are designed and built in the context of architectural and professional practice and the framework of the construction industry within which it operates;

5.3

and ability to manage and appraise their own working practices, whether working independently or collaboratively.

* Adopted from the ARB Criteria.

In delivering the learning activities within the outcomes prescribed below, institutions are expected to ensure the progression of the scope and complexity of learning is in accordance to the levels of studies. 

1.0

Design

At Part II students will produce and demonstrate coherent and well resolved architectural designs that integrate :

knowledge of :

1.1

the social, political, economic and professional context that guides building construction

1.2

briefs and how to critically appraise them to ensure that the design response is appropriate to site and context, and for reasons such as sustainability and budget;

1.3

the regulatory requirements, including the needs of the disabled, health and safety legislation and building regulations and development control, that guide building construction;

1.4

an appropriate philosophical approach which reveals an understanding of theory in a cultural context

1.5

generate and systematically test, analyse and appraise design options, and draw conclusions which display methodological and theoretical rigour;

1.6

work as part of a team.

2.0

2.1

the principles and theories associated with visual, thermal and acoustic environments;

2.2

climatic design and the relationship between climate, built form, construction, life style, energy consumption and human well-being;

2.3

building technologies, environmental design and construction methods in relation to :

• human well-being
• the welfare of future generations
• the natural world
• consideration of a sustainable environment

2.4

the impact on design of legislation, codes of practices and health and safety both during the construction and occupation of a project;

2.5

devise structural and constructional strategies for a complex building or group of buildings, employing integrative knowledge of :

• structural theories
• construction techniques and processes
• the physical properties and characteristics of building materials and components and the environmental impact of specification choices
• the provision of building services.

3.0

3.1

the influence on the contemporary built environment of individual buildings, the design of cities, past and present societies and wider global issues;

3.2

the histories and theories of architecture and urban design, the history of ideas, and the related disciplines of art, cultural studies and landscape studies and its application in critical debate;

3.3

the inter-relationship between people, buildings and the environment and an understanding of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale;

3.4

critically appraise and form considered judgments about the spatial, aesthetic, technical and social qualities of a design within the scope and scale of a wider environment;

3.5

independently define, and critically appraise, their ideas in relation to a design and to the work of others.

4.0

4.1

the contribution of other professionals in the design process showing an appropriate use of team working skills, recognising the importance of current methods in the construction industry;

4.2

use visual, verbal and written communication methods and appropriate media (including sketching, modeling, digital and electronic techniques) to represent the testing, analysis and critical appraisal of complex design proposals and their resolution to a range of professional and lay audiences;

4.3

use architectural representations having critically appraised the most appropriate techniques available;

4.4

produce documentation and reports which are clear, analytical and logical covering a range of architectural issues of culture, theory and design.

5.0

5.1

how cost control mechanisms operate within the development of an architectural project;

5.2

the basic principles of business management and factors related to running a design practice and how architect organise, administer and manage an architectural project, recognising current and emerging trends in the construction industry such as partnering, integrated project process, value engineering and risk management;

5.3

the inter-relationships of individuals and organisations involved in the procurement and delivery of architectural projects, and how these are defined and effected through a variety of contractual and organisational structures;

5.4

the fundamental legal, professional and statutory requirements as they are relevant to building design and practice, with particular reference to matters relating to health and safety and universal design for access;

5.5

the professional duties and responsibilities of architects, as defined and described in the Codes and Standards relating to their professional practice;

5.6

identify and manage individual learning needs so as to prepare for and maintain professional standards commensurate with qualification.

 * Adopted from the ARB Criteria.