DT2S30 - Conservation Principles and Sustainability 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DT2S30
Module Title: Conservation Principles and Sustainability
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Heddus Davies
Module Team: Aimee Ward, Emma Marshman
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101316 - interior design and architecture
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

Develop a considerate and responsible design ethic, guided by conservation principles, particularly when dealing with any existing building of significance.

Introduce the key elements necessary to compile a conservation document in an industry standard format.

Broaden understanding of sustainable technologies and materials in relation to specific design projects.

Content Summary

This module addresses the key conservation principles that designers should adhere to when dealing with buildings of historical or social significance, especially listed and protected buildings.

This module also addresses sustainability in relation to the conservation of the existing built environment, as well as regarding sustainable technologies in material specification.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Seminar 4
Tutorial 1
Practical classes and workshops 20
Supervised time in studio/workshop 15
Fieldwork 4
External visits 4
Independent Study 116
Directed Study 26
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Groupwork 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Produce work that demonstrates understanding of conservation principles and sustainability.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 1 Research the principles of good practice for considerate design theory and demonstrate this understanding through a practical design project. 0 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Analyse the historical and current building context, as well as the building condition and compose a summary of information relative to the industry standard guidelines. 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1
Project Output 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Astorg Bollack, F. (2013) Old Buildings, New Forms: New directions in architectural transformations. USA: The Monacelli Press.

Barasch, D. (2019) Ruin and Redemption in Architecture. London: Phaidon.

Brooker, G. and Stone, S. (2018) Rereadings 2: Interior architecture and the design Principles of remodelling existing buildings. London: RIBA.

Moxon, S. (2012) Sustainability in Interior Design. London: Laurence King.

Orbasli, A. (2008) Architectural Conservation: Principles and practice. Oxford; Malden, MA: Blackwell.

Prizeman, O. (2015) Sustainable Building Conservation: Theory and practice of responsive design in the heritage environment. London: RIBA Publishing.

Troi, A. and Bastian, Z. (eds.) (2015) Energy Efficiency Solutions for Historical Buildings: A Handbook. Basel: Birkha¨user.

Tucker, L. M. (2015) Designing Sustainable Residential and Commercial Interiors: Applying concepts and practices. London: Fairchild.

Van Uffelen, C. and Vonberg, J. (2017) Rough Past Meets New Design. Salenstein: Braun.

Winchip, S. M. (2011) Sustainable Design for Interior Environments, 2nd ed. New York: Fairchild.