1. RELATED COURSE WORK SUMMARY
Year 2
Detailing The “hole in the wall “ Project 1
 Examine the room layout and the location of where the
window openings should be placed to gain sun.
 Structure support to transport the load that will redirect
flow around the window opening
 Day lighting and ventilation analysis
 Location and orientation
Timber Frame Construction Community Hall Project 2
 The pros and cons of structural timbers and their
applications / systems.
 The various fabricated structural timber systems
and how they differ.
 The range of spans achievable using different
structural timber options.
 The different type of wall infill between the
structural columns and how the envelope
connects with the timber structure at the critical
points
 Different options for the external finish for the building design that would blend
into the surroundings
Site Layout Sustainable Housing Development Project 3
 Investigating site conditions such as drain and
entrance using the program (Auto Cad Civil 3D )
 Investigating site layout: integration of roads +
footpaths ,SUDs, landscaping, orientation and
clustering
 Choosing an appropriate layout based on good
research and analysis to illustrate the site layout
using sustainable principles
 Working out appropriate design options for the
site by using freehand drawing and Revit

2. Apartment building (concrete) Project 4
 Cross wall construction using precast concrete
floors and load bearing walls
 Exploration of concrete construction options
and its basic detailing
 Have a knowledge of the variety and
properties of possible envelope materials
 Know the value of detailing at a scale of 1/5
to resolve corners, junctions and roofs
 Further development of problem solving skills
using freehand drawing and Revit
 Introduction to specification writing and its
value
 Further develop presentation and
communications skill
Year 3 level 7
Innovation Fit-Out Jewellery Store Project 1
 Appropriate case studies of similar building Fit Out
 Principles of efficient and sustainable internal completion
 The application of the building Regulations to the building
fit out particularly part B and also part M
 Exploring the option of suspended ceiling of gypsum tiles
or plasterboard etc.
 Partition – different types
of option from the basic plasterboard to faced
timber frame etc.
 Raised Floor – various systems and different
finishes like polished granite and ventilation
system that distribution air and wiring feed
 Joinery – built in furniture , counter , shelves,
and display unit and glass screen partition

3. Existing Building Refurbishment & Upgrading Project 2
 Assessment of the current building energy
performance
 Appropriate building upgrade technologies based
on sustainable material and construction methods
for the refurbishment and the re use of the
Killeshin Centre these should be categorized
based on different approaches ie. Insulation
airtightness , service
 Case studies example and similar building
upgrade
 Building regulations and their application to a
building upgrade
 Model making constructing a scale model of the
proposed detailed upgrade
Thesis building Lessee Centre Swimming Pool Project 3
 Appropriate case studies of similar building design
 Construction technologies system (steel construction)
 Building regulation ( DAC FSC report and drawing)
 Model making to work out concept design for the building
 Sustainable design analysis of orientation and solar gain
 Group work with the engineer to work out the loadbearing
wall of the basement

4. Year 4 level 8
Thesis: dissertation
 the effective of stack on school building (12000 word report )
Conservation project Coolatin Stable Yard Project 1
 Research the history of the building fabric +
conservation principles
 Carry out applied research and analysis and photo
record to develop information to consider technical
solutions for the building
 Apply universal design principles (TGD M ,B, L ) to
protect the structure and future proof the building for
its new use
 Apply ‘Renewable Technologies to a protected
structure and its site
 Carry out a feasibility study for a proposal of a roof to
cover the court yard area for functions
 Specified the repairs needed to the brick and mortar pointing.
Thesis School of the Future Project 2
 Research a building type of medium complexity incorporating
specialist functions
 Carry out in depth research and analysis to develop informed and
appropriate technical design solutions for the school
 Utilise appropriate well-informed construction and building service
strategies in tandem to provide a low energy facility employing
sustainable materials and system
 In depth analysis and research on the site condition and what
renewable energies can be availed of to comply with a BREEAM
design
 Ability to clearly set out relevant information when preparing a
Disability Access Certificate and fire Safety Certificate.
 Carry out an Excel rating report on compliance for the BREEAM
building
 Write technical reports to professional standards