The document outlines the requirements for a project involving the design of a concept rural dwelling. It includes two parts: Part A involves creating a 10-page portfolio with sketches and details of the site layout, building design, substructure, superstructure, services, and sustainability features. Part B requires a 1:10 scale physical model of a portion of the building design to demonstrate construction details and environmental principles. The portfolio and model aim to support teaching and learning about rural building design and low-impact development.

1. WT5912: PROJECT DETAIL
PART A: PORTFOLIO
Using neat freehand sketches you are required to design a concept rural dwelling for an average
sized family. The building design must include as follows:
 Adherence to current building regulations.
 Assessing site potential/layout, dwelling orientation and use of natural on-site resources.
 Substructure:
o Foundation Detail
 Superstructure:
o Concrete cavity or timber frame building system with principles for thermal mass.
o Internal layout to promote solar gain and comfort as well as healthy and sociable
living.
o Glazing System
o Outline for:
~ Mechanical and electrical services, renewables where appropriate i.e.
evacuated solar heating tubes, MVHR, etc…
~ Bio-cycle wastewater treatment system
~ Rainwater harvesting/grey water treatment
 An aspect of Irish built heritage etc…
 The overall development of the site/dwelling must be presented in a 10 page portfolio that
outlines principles for building design in terms of low economic, social and environmental
impact.
PART B: PHYSICAL MODEL
Select and model (scale 1:10) the most appropriate section/portion of your building design that can
effectively support teaching and learning for building detail as well as low environmental impact
design principles.
PART A: PORTFOLIO
Page Detail Requirement
1 Site Layout Plan
2 Front/End and Rear Elevation
3 Floor(s) Plan ~ All freehand sketch
4 Pictorial Sketch (Best Views) ~ Basic Dimensions
5 Substructure: Foundation detail (Section) ~ Labelled Components
6 Superstructure: Ext. Building System (Section) ~ Outlined Principles
7 Internal Building System (Section/Floor Plan) ~ Neatly Rendered
8 Mechanical/Electrical Services Collage ~ Name for House
9 Wastewater/Rainwater/Greywater treatment
10 Outline of Key principles
PART B:
1 Scale 1:10 Model ~ 500 x 500 (mm) Base