ARCT08037 2019 Professional Studies 2: Conservation and Historic Intervention
This module will provide the legal, theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge of architectural conservation and provides the opportunity to explore architecture conservation in a broad-based manner through case studies and practical work, with particular emphasis on the built heritage of towns and landscapes in the West of Ireland.
The module will set out the various international conventions relevant to the conservation of the built and natural landscape, and will explore the legislative context framing conservation in Ireland, as well as the statutory bodies, and the frameworks within which they operate and their roles in the conservation process.
It will provide a critical approach to conservation through analysis of buildings and historic rural and urban landscapes, and outlines practical conservation practice through a series of case studies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the legal basis for protection of the built environment on a national and international basis with reference to primary international charters, policy and heritage legislation relating to building, urban and rural environments
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of, and have critical awareness of the theoretical and conceptual basis for architectural conservation
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the methods and current practice of architectural conservation
Demonstrate critical engagement with a range of standard and specialised research techniques and methods for architectural conservation
Factor conservation principles in the consideration of technological, structural and materials choices for the implementation of conservation works
Determine and Reflect on how Irish towns and landscapes have evolved
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach addresses student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach brings students together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
Formative assessment deliverables address the module learning outcomes.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will be dependent on failed components. This will be confirmed at formal exam boards.
Indicative Syllabus
History And Philosophy Of Architectural Conservation - The Development of Architectural Conservation, Legislation, International Charters & Standards – Council of Europe, ICOMOS.
Approaches to Conservation - Key Principles And Approaches For Conservation Of Irish And International Built Heritage, The Ethics And Philosophies Which Underlie Them & Guidelines in Practice
Irish Legislation And Planning, Policy & Guidance - Statutory Roles, Organisations, and Processes In Heritage Protection In Ireland: Planning and Development Act 2000, National Monuments Acts 1930 – 2004, NIAH, Architectural Heritage Advisory Service, Building Regulations Compliance
History of Irish Architecture and Urban Planning, with special reference to the West of Ireland: Early / Mid / Late Medieval (Hiberno Romanesque, Hiberno Gothic), Venacular, Evolution of Building Typologies and Planned Irish Towns
Analysing Historic Buildings & Research - Sourcing the History of Buildings and Interpretation of Historic Buildings. Techniques of inspection, survey, analysis, recording methods, and supporting historical research and making reports
Practical Building Conservations Skills: Performance, Repair, Specification, and Conservation Techniques in Traditional & Heritage Buildings:
Traditional Materials:
- Wall materials - stone, brick, lime products.
- Roof coverings - slate, stone, thatch, terracotta.
- Timber - timber frame buildings, roof trusses, joists, joinery, damp and beetle attack, dry rot.
- Metals - lead, cast and wrought iron.
- Finishes - ornamental plaster, limewash and rendering, paints and colour.
Structural Design in Architectural Conservation
Mechanical & Electrical Services in Architectural Conservation
Adaptive Re-Use Of Existing Buildings: Conservative Repair, Adaptation, Retro-Fitting And Extension
Historic Environment: Integrated Town /Urban Conservation
Contemporary Issues in Building Conservation Practice. - Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in relation to climate change, environmentally-aware practices and sustainable development. A study of the techniques and technologies employed
Irish Conservation Solutions & Managing Conservation Projects: Conservation Practitioners Case Study 1
Irish Conservation Solutions & Managing Conservation Projects: Conservation Practitioners Case Study 2
Irish Conservation Solutions & Managing Conservation Projects: Conservation Practitioners Case Study 3
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | coursework/seminar presentation | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 30 % | Week 8 | 1,2 |
2 | Written case study report | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 70 % | End of Semester | 2,3,4,5,6 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Online | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
Old buildings, new designs: architectural transformations New York, Princeton Architectural Press.
20/10/2019 Materials, technologies and practice in historic heritage structures. Dordrecht, Springer
20/10/2019 Conservation: RIBA plan of work 2013 guide RIBA
20/11/2019 Places of worship: the conservation of places of worship Dublin, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
20/11/2019 New design for old buildings RIBA Publishing
20/04/2019 Architectural heritage protection: guidelines for planning authorities Dublin, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
20/04/2019 Practical building conservation. Gower Technical Press
20/04/2019 A lost tradition: the nature of architecture in Ireland Dublin, Gandon Editions.
20/04/2019 Palimpsest: intervention and change in Irish architecture. Anne Street Press
20/12/2019 Town origins, morphology and future Westport, O. Murphy.
20/12/2019 Irish cottages London, Artus Books.
20/01/2019 Policy and law in heritage conservation London, Spon Press.
20/01/2019 Meeting the requirements of the Granada Convention: a review of policy for the protection of the architectural heritage in the Republic of Ireland. [London], Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
20/01/2019 A field guide to the buildings of Ireland: illustrating the smaller buildings of town and countryside Dublin, Lilliput.
20/01/2019 Buildings of Irish towns: treasures of everyday architecture. Springfield, Ill, Templegate
20/01/2019 Irish architecture-- a future for our heritage National Committee EAHY-75
20/01/2019 Irish countryside buildings: everyday architecture in the rural landscape. Dublin, O'Brien Press.
20/01/2019 Adaptive Reuse: Extending the Lives of Buildings Birkhauser
Module Resources
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Recommended Reading:
Bloszies, C. (2012). Old buildings, new designs (architecture briefs series). New York, USA: Princeton Architectural Press.
Charter, B. (1999). The Burra Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance.
Feilden, B. (2003). Conservation of historic buildings. (3rd ed.). Architectural Press.
Hunt, R. (2017). New design for old buildings. RIBA Publishing.
ICOMOS (International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites) (1964). The Venice Charter.
ICOMOS, C. (1987). For the conservation of historic towns and urban areas (Washington Charter).
Jokilehto, J. (2002). A history of architectural conservation. Routledge.
Keohane, F. (2015). Period houses: a conservation guidance manual. Dublin Civic Trust.
RIAI. (2010). RIAI guidelines for the conservation of buildings (3rd ed.). Ireland: RIAI.
Strike, J. (1994) Architecture in Conservation: managing development at historic sites. London, UK: Routledge.