Env.sus.design (arc1413)module outline august 2014(1) (2)

Environmental Sustainable Design │ (ARC1413): April 2013 1 | P a g e
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ARC 1413)
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite: None
Instructors:
TamilSalvi (mtamilsalvi.m@taylors .edu.my),
Sivaraman (ksraman14@yahoo.com.sg)
Sujatavani (Sujatavani.Gunasagaran@taylors.edu.my)
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This module introduces students to environmental issues and provides some in-depth understanding of the comp
lexities and interactions that the design and construction professions have to deal with to contain some of the irreversible damage that human settlement causes to the environment. Modules also intend to instill basic ecological literacy and environmental concerns through projects that involves local environment and society
Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. To develop awareness of local and global environmental issues and concerns
2. To explore to the local context of climate and building practices
3. To explore the various as approaches to sustainable architecture.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Recognize the effect of growth on the environment.
2. Identify local climatic and environmental concerns; utilizing strategies which will encourage effective local sustainable design principles and building practices.
3. Exemplify creativity in attempting to explore the current environmental circumstances
4. Exemplify environmental strategies already adopted in the vernacular architectural language of Malaysia.
5. Exemplify and explain the concept of sustainability including environmental and ecological sustainability.
6. Recognise role and responsibility of an architect towards environment and society.
Modes of Delivery
This is a 3 credit hour module held over 14 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the form of lectures, tutorials, field trips, seminars, on-line discussion and self-study. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module is as follows:
Lecture: 2 hours/week
Tutorial: 2 hours/week
Self-Study: 4 hours/week

Office Hours
You are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the office hours do not meet your schedule, notify the instructor and set appointment times as needed.
TIMeS
TIMeS will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements.

Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills of its graduates. Discipline Specific Knowledge TGCs Acquired Through Module Learning Outcomes 1.0 Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1
Able to put theories into practice.
1.2
Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of studies.
1
1.3
Understand professional practice within the field of studies.
2, 4, 6 Cognitive Capabilities 2.0 Lifelong Learning
2.1
Learn independently.
1, 5
2.2
Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively.
2.3
Be intellectually engaged.
3.0 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
3.1
Think critically and creatively.
3
3.2
Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions.
Soft Skills 4.0 Communication Skills
4.1
Communicate appropriately in various setting and modes.
- 5.0 Interpersonal Skills
5.1
Understand team dynamics and mobilise the power of teams.
3,6
5.2
Understand and assume leadership.
- 6.0 Intrapersonal Skills
6.1
Manage one self and be self-reliant.
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6.2
Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
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6.3
Embody Taylor's core values.
- 7.0 Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1
Be aware and form opinions from diverse perspectives.
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7.2
Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement.
6 8.0 Digital Literacy
8.1
Effective use of information and communication (ICT) and related technologies.
3

General Rules and Regulations
Late Submission Penalty
The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend counts as one (1) day.
Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentation will result in zero mark for that presentation.
The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the late submission was for a good reason.
Attendance, Participation and Submission of Assessment Components
Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your assessments. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for the final examination and/or presentation.
Students will be assessed based on their performance throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend and participate actively in class. Class participation is an important component of every module.
Students must attempt all assessment components. Failure to attempt assessment components worth 20% or more, the student would be required to resubmit or resit an assessment component, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment. Failure to attempt all assessment components, including final exam and final presentation, will result in failing the module irrespective of the marks earned, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment.
Plagiarism (Excerpt from Taylor’s University Student Handbook 2013, page 59)
Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not acknowledging the source, is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University.
"Work" includes written materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and also includes films and computer programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from published materials and other students’ works.
1. Published Materials
In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement.
Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student.
While the former can be treated as a simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination.
Though most assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism also refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.

2. Other Students’ Work
Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarising the work of other students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two students submit papers that are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalised.
Student Participation
Your participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunity to participate in the following ways:
 Your ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.
 Your input is sought to understand your perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision.
 You have opportunities to give feedback and issues will be addressed in response to that feedback.
 Do reflect on your performance in Portfolios.
 Student evaluation on your views and experiences about the module are actively sought and used as an integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.
Student-centered Learning (SCL)
The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of SCL embodies most of the principles known to improve learning and to encourage student’s participation. SCL requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning and instructors are to facilitate the learning process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. can be employed to facilitate the learning process. In SCL, students are expected to be:
 active in their own learning;
 self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities;
 able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace;
 active knowledge seekers;
 active players in a team.
Types of Assessment and Feedback
You will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will provide information to guide you in the research process. This form of assessment involves participation in discussions and feedback sessions. Summative assessment will inform you about the level of understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of the module.
Assessment Plan
Assessment
Assessment Type
LO
Presentation
Submission
Assessment %
Continuous assessment
70%
Project :
My community My commitment
Group:20%
Individual: 20%
(-peer and tutor assessment)
2,3.5,6
_
14 November
A4Report +Multimedia Presentation
40

Mid Term Test
1,2,4
-
31 October
30
Final assessment
Final Examination
1-6
Week 16
30
E-Portfolio
1-6
Week 16
Pass/Fail
Assessment Components
1. Project 1: My Community My Commitment (Environmental base life community project)
The main of this project is to create environmental and community awareness and responsibility in architecture students. You are to propose and execute an environmental based community project. This community related project aims to introduce the skills necessary to use their knowledge of design and nature as a tool for addressing challenges in sustainability. Through interactive and dynamic exercises, they will gain a deeper understanding of environment and their responsibility to community, practice solving real-world challenges using creative ideas. This project presents the students with challenge linked directly to current pressing environmental issues globally. This exercise also trains the students to be aware and considerate in selecting materials for their design –even at the smallest scale.
2. Mid Term test
The purpose of this midterm test is to assess your understanding of the concepts of sustainability and instructional strategies that we would have investigated in the module. This mid-term test is, designed to assess your understanding and knowledge level of Bloom's taxonomy. You are expected you to have understood concepts of sustainability and the relationship of between built and natural environment. You will have to demonstrate the ability to recognize and exemplify this information in order to answer the questions correctly.
3. Final Examination
The final examination is designed to assess the ability of the students in solving design, environmental and technical issues related building materials. The format of the assessment will be in two components: multiple choice question and essay writing.
4. Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio
The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in a module and reflects a student’s acquisition of the Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities.
 For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure
The TGC portfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in the module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form.
 For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards
Each student is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog. The ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, and culminates with a final Portfolio in printed form produced in the final semester. The printed Portfolio must encapsulates the acquisition of Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities, and showcase the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the programme.

Marks and Grading Table (Revised as per Programme Guide 2013)
Assessments and grades will be returned within two weeks of your submission. You will be given grades and necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:
Grade Marks Grade Points Definition Description
A
80 – 100
4.00
Excellent
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
A-
75 – 79
3.67
Very Good
Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.
B+
70 – 74
3.33
Good
Evidence of grasp of module matter; critical capacity and analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.
B
65 – 69
3.00
B-
60 – 64
2.67
Pass
Evidence of some understanding of the module matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from his/her university experience.
C+
55 – 59
2.33
C
50 – 54
2.00
D+
47 – 49
1.67
Marginal Fail
Evidence of nearly but not quite acceptable familiarity with module matter, weak in critical and analytical skills.
D
44 – 46
1.33
D-
40 – 43
1.00
F
0 – 39
0.00
Fail
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature.
WD
-
-
Withdrawn
Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid-semester.
F(W)
0
0.00
Fail
Withdrawn after census date, typically mid-semester.
IN
-
-
Incomplete
An interim notation given for a module where a student has not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline.
P
-
-
Pass
Given for satisfactory completion of practicum.
AU
-
-
Audit
Given for a module where attendance is for information only without earning academic credit.
Hurdle Assessment Guideline for Architectural Design Studio
Hurdle assessments are compulsory requirements within individual modules that must be met in order to achieve satisfactory results in those modules. The hurdle assessment for final submission of Architectural Design Studio modules is set at 40%. Students who obtain a D grade (40 - 49) for final submission and overall D grade or higher for the module will be permitted a resubmission assessment. Students are required to obtain a minimum C grade in the resubmission to pass the module. Students who obtain a Fail grade (0 - 39) for the final

submission will fail the module, regardless of his/her overall grade for the module. Failure of the module may impede student progression.
Module Schedule
Week/Date Topics Lecture Tutorial Self- directed Study Hours Hours Hours
Week 1
29 August
General introduction: Environmental awareness, Module Outline and Project Brief 1
2
2
4
Week 2
5 September
Lecture 1: Environmental Awareness
Environmental awareness: Introduction Pollution and Conservation, Protection of the Environment - Population
Project: My Community My Commitment
2
2
4
Week 3
12 September
Lecture 2: Eco-systems / life systems : Air Pollution and Climate Change
2
[Online research for project 2 (4 hour @ 50%)f
2
2
4
Week 4
19 September
Lecture 3: Life Cycle Assessment. Environmental impact of materials in buildings
2 [Online research for project 2 (4 hour @ 50%)
2
2
4
Week 5
26 September
Lecture 4: Waste - Solid and Construction
2
2
4
Week 6
3 October
Lecture 5 Energy-Non-renewable and Renewable Energy 1
2
2
4
Week 7
10 October
Lecture 6: Vernacular architecture responses to the environment

2
2
4
Week 8
17 October
Activity Week (Tutorials Only)
[Online research for project 2 (4 hour @ 50%)
2 ( On line discussion/forum via Times)
2
2
4
19 - 26 October
MID SEM BREAK
Week 9
31 October
Mid Term Test
2
2
4
Week 10
7 November
Lecture 7: Operational energy and designing with climate.
2
2
4
Week 11 14 November
Lecture 8: Modern architectural responses to environmental issues
Submission of Project 1
Hard copy and CD submission by 12pm
Block C level 5
Digital Upload of project 2 by 3pm for peer and lecturers evaluation
2
2
4
Week 12
21 November
Lecture 9: Eco-systems /life systems: Water pollution and conservations efforts
2
2
4
Week 13
28 November
Lecture 10: Building Rating System/Assessment Tools: GBI & LEEDS
2
2
4
Week 14
5 December
Revision
2
2
4
Week 15
Study Week

Week 16
19 December
Submission: TGC e-Portfolio
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-
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Note: The Module Schedule above is subject to change at short notice.
References
Main References :
1. Chirac. 1997. Environmental Science (A System Approach). 5th Edition. ITP.
2. Enger and Smith. 2000. Environmental Science: A Study on Interrelationships.
3. G. Tyler Miller Jr. 2003. Environmental Science: Working with the Earth. Wadsworth Group, Brooks/Cole.
4. Henry, J. Glynn and Hinke, Gary W. 1993. Environmental Science and Engineering. Prentice Hall.
5. Lyons, Arthurs. 2004. Materials for Architects and Builders. 2nd Edition. Butterworth Heinemann.
6. Mendler, S. Odell, W. and Lazarus, M. A. 2006. The Guide to Sustainable Design. 2nd Edition. USA. John Wiley
7. Aberley, D. (Editor). 1994. Futures by Design: The Practice of Ecological Planning. Sydney. Envirobook Publishing.
8. B. Givoni. 1976. Man, Climate and Architecture. 2nd Edition. Applied Science Publishers.
9. Stein, Benjamin and Reynolds, John S. 2000. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. New York. John Wiley.
10. Graham, P., 2003 Building Ecology Blackwell Science, Oxford.
Secondary References :
1. Reducing waste in construction
www.ea.gov.au/industry/waste/construction/wastewise
2. Your Home – the good residential design guide www.yourhome.gov.au
3. Building Green Bulletin http://www.buildinggreen.com/articles/
4. Overview of projects that consider the environment http://greenclips.com
5. Green architecture: http://energy-
conservation.suite101.com/article.cfm/examples-of-green-architecture
6. Sustainable green architecture: http://www.re- ourish.com/?l=resources_sustainability

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