Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Implement an engineering approach dealing with a set problem taking into account technical, economic and environmental constraints
• Understand the stages of an engineering approach
• Identify and describe the problem to be solved and the functional need (of the project owner) to be met considering the state of technology
• Design, evaluate and optimise solutions addressing the problem
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Communicate the approach, results and prospects to a project owner or a board
• Complete an architecture project, individually or as part of a team
• Analyse and characterise complex problems in the field of architecture by adopting a scientific, heuristic, hermeneutic, systemic and transdisciplinary approach which integrates ethical, cultural, human, economic, technological and environmental contexts and issues
• Use the principles and tools of planning (time, tasks and resources)
• Ensure a project is tracked and documented according to its specifications
• Adapt the approach and achievements taking into account the feedback received
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• Communicate in a structured way - visually, orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Give an effective oral presentation, using presentation materials appropriately
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The student will be able to:
- understand, structure and compose the various needs of the living function in accordance with the new modes of organisation of offices, public infrastructures and their different contexts.
- structure their thinking and their architectural design according to the design of high-performance building envelopes (passive, active or even 'intelligent' envelopes). 

 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This teaching unit is based on an architectural project specific to an office building and/or public infrastructures, which is supplemented by the concepts of envelope design.

Prior Experience

Architectonics and structural technology.
Experience and architecture.
Architecture project 4 - Collective housing.