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| Master of
Architecture -
Specialization in Design Technology and
Sustainability (DTS) |
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Programme Objectives and Entry
Requirements |
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M.Arch
with specialization in DTS aims to offer a broad-based
education in construction and management to enhance the
knowledge and abilities of the professional architects
involved in the design development and management of
architectural technology. More specifically, the course
hopes to achieve the following objectives: |
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Produce
environmentally and socially responsible professionals who
are committed to the provision of good buildings in
architecture. |
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Develop
analytical and methodological skills that are critical
foundations to urban design processes; |
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Provide
exposure, at an advanced level, to the full range of issues
that bear upon the design and realisation of large scale
urban space; |
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Entry
requirements include completion of the DTS track of the
4-year BA (Arch) Hons programme with (1) minimum CAP of 2.5
and (2) minimum B- average for Year 4 Design or its
equivalence. |
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Candidates
with qualifications deemed to be equivalent to first 3 years
of the NUS BA (Arch) programme can be considered for
admission to a
preparatory course which is similar to the BA (Arch)
Level 4 (DTS Track) programme. Candidates can proceed to
M.Arch (Specialization in Design Technology and
Sustainability)
upon completion of the preparatory programme with minimum
CAP of 2.5 and fulfilling the prerequisite of B- average for
Design. |
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Graduation Requirements |
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Successful
completion of the M.Arch with specialization in DTS requires
a candidate to complete 40 MCs of a Technical Dissertation
and four essential modules. To graduate, students have to
fulfill the degree requirement of: |
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- Minimum CAP
of 3.0 & |
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- Minimum
grade B- for AR5104 |
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Module Code |
Module Title |
Modular Credits |
Remarks |
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Core Courses |
AR5104 |
Final Design Project |
20 |
100% Studio Projects and CA* |
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AR5142 |
Technical Dissertation |
8 |
100% CA
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AR5421 |
Architectural Practice 1 |
4 |
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AR5121 |
Special Topics in Technology |
4 |
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AR5422 |
Architectural Practice 2 |
4 |
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Total Modular Credits |
40 |
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*CA:
Continuous Assessment |
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Period of Candidature |
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The course
shall be conducted on a full-time basis lasting 1 year
consisting of 2 semesters. The maximum period of candidature
is limited to four semesters. |
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Examination |
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All courses
are graded. Studio – Students’ performance in design studios
will be assessed on the basis of projects. |
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Module Information |
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AR5421
Architectural Practice 1 |
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Modular
credits: 4 |
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This module
will provide students with the knowledge and understanding
to enter into architectural practice. It will enable
students to understand the roles and responsibilities of the
architect in professional practice. Major topics covered are
the organization of the construction industry, office and
project management, statutory requirements, cost control and
contract administration. |
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AR5422
Architectural Practice 2 |
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Modular
credits: 4 |
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This module
will provide students with the knowledge and understanding
to enter into architectural practice. It will enable
students to understand the legal roles and responsibilities
of the architect, the branches of laws applicable to the
construction industry, the Singapore Institute of Architects
and Public Sector contracts. Major topics covered are the
law of contracts, tort, property land law and copyright,
duties of architects, the Singapore Institute of Architects
and Public Sector form of contracts. |
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AR5104
Final Design Project |
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Modular
credits: 20 |
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The final
Design Project for the M(Arch) with a specialization in
Design Technology and Sustainability is the culmination of the
technical and design learning predicated on the instrumental
value of technical design as a means of to a wider agenda of
sustainable building, resource conservation and creating
positive environmental impacts. Students are expected to
demonstrate research in design technology as a basis for
addressing emergent and perceived need in the aesthetic,
cultural and social field. The use of design as a form of
research applied to building infrastructure or the
environment relevant to practical design issues in industry.
Students are required to produce drawings and models
illustrating technical exploration and resolution with
digitally aided or lab-based experimentation. Projects will
be supervised by tutors of students’ choice assisted by a
panel of technical specialists. |
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AR5121
Special Topics in Technology |
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Modular
credits: 4 |
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This
module aims to introduce relevant topics in total building
performance, fire management, specification writing and
buildability and their application to design management and
development.
This
module is conducted through two intensive one-week
workshops. The first workshop starts right after submission
of the Dissertation and deals with Total Building
Performance and Fire management relevant to the early design
phase of the Final Design Project. The second workshop is
conducted in the first week of S2 and deals with
Specification Writing and Buildability, issues more relevant
for the advanced stage of the Final Design Project.
Through this module, students will become aware of the
individual requirements of the above topics and codes.
Selected examples will be introduced and students learn how
these topics can be applied and that their successful
consideration does not compromise on the design. |
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AR5142
Technical Dissertation only for MArch DTS specialization |
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Modular
credits: 8 |
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The
Dissertation is intended to evaluate the students’ ability
to carry out independent research in technical design issues
and systems relevant to building and architectural design.
The student is expected to identify a significant problem in
any of the following areas: detailing for weathering
performance, reduction in assembly and construction time and
cost, detailing for energy efficiency, material limits and
potentials in built application. The study will be based on
precedent studies before proposing original solutions to
identified problems related to constructional/engineering
performance issues. The dissertation is to include
analytical and assembly drawing not exceeding 8000 words.
Alternatively, the dissertation may involve technical
experimentation (digitally or laboratory) based or involving
fieldwork, to verify technical findings. |
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Application |
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For more
information or enquiries on the programme, please email Mr
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