This module provides you with a critical understanding of heritage in the built environment. You will study the legislative and regulatory protection of heritage assets and explore the current debates surrounding such buildings including the potential and actual conflicts between competing interests. You will deepen their understanding of historic building materials in order that you can advise on appropriate conservation and repair, together with options for adaptation to new uses. The module is taught through lectures, seminars, workshop discussions and visits to heritage buildings and is assessed through case studies and coursework.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module will be taught by lectures to introduce topics and guide students in directed reading in preparation for workshop discussion sessions. Tutorials will be held in tutorial weeks to provide 'feedforward' advice in relation to the formative tasks set and to the development of work for summative assessment. A series of visits and follow-up workshops may be organised to show students historic buildings in situ and to reinforce knowledge of concepts introduced during lecture sessions and support practical work respectively.
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| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | Lectures (presentation) Tutorials (small group) Workshops (large group) Site visits (to support learning) | 88 |
| Guided independent study | Applied reading, preparation for lectures, tutorials, site work and surveys, preparation and completion of assessments | 212 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Assessment will be through two pieces of coursework. One assignment will comprise a 5,000 word professional report which may be based on a selected project. Students will complete a formal presentation of key aspects of the report, prior to its submission. This will be formatively assessed to provide written feedback prior to the final submission. The second assignment will consist of a 2000 word case study in which students will be expected to discuss in depth key issues discussed during the module.
Students will undertake individual work in preparation for workshops and be expected to take an active role in these including problem-solving and informal presentations on which they will receive formative feedback.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1. demonstrate a critical understanding of the historical development of heritage philosophy and practice relating to the built environment; | Case Study |
| 2. know and analyse the legal controls used to protect historic buildings and those of traditional construction, and be able to debate that understanding in the wider context of heritage conservation; | Case study Professional Report |
| 3. articulate critical knowledge and understanding of the regulations and controls which relate to the adaptation, re-use and continuing use of historic buildings; | Professional Report |
| 4. demonstrate practical knowledge of the historic development of building materials; | Professional Report |
| 5. competently identify a range of building defects associated with historic buildings and make recommendations regarding repair and maintenance; | Professional Report |
| 6. advise clients in relation to the compatibility of materials and the appropriateness of different refurbishment solutions. | Professional Report |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study (2000 words) | Coursework | 30% |
| Professional Report (5,000 words) | Coursework | 70% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any elements of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
English Heritage (2013) Practical Building Conservation. London: English Heritage
Feilden, B. (2003) Conservation of Historic Buildings. 3rd ed. Architectural Press
Forsyth, M. (Ed) (2013) Material and Skills for Historic Building Conservation. Oxford: Wiley - Blackwell
Holme, S and Wingate, M. (1997) Building with Lime: a practical guide London ITDG Publications
Kalman, H (2014) Heritage Planning: Principles and Process. London. Routledge.
Polley, S. (2014) Understanding the Building Regulations. London: Routledge
Brand, S. (1994) How Buildings Learn. New York: Viking
Brebbia, C.A and Binda, C (2011) Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture: No. 12 (Transactions on the Built Environment). Southampton: WIT Press
Evans, H. (2014) Guide to the Building Regulations. 2nd ed. London NBS
Tricker, R and Alford, S (2011) Building Regulations in Brief. 8th ed. Oxford: Routledge
Practical Building Conservation Series:
English Heritage, (2012) Practical Building Conservation, Stone, Ashgate ISBN 978-0-7546-4552-8
English Heritage, (2012) Practical Building Conservation, Timber, Ashgate ISBN 978-0-7546-4554-2
English Heritage, (2012) Practical Building Conservation, Metals, Ashgate, ISBN 978-0-7546-4555-9
English Heritage, (2012) Practical Building Conservation, Mortars, Renders and Plasters, Ashgate, ISBN 978-0-7546-4559-7
English Heritage, (2012) Practical Building Conservation, Glass and Glazing, Ashgate ISBN978-0-7546-4557-3
Details of further reading will be supplied within the Module Guide issued at the start of the Teaching Block.