Nuclear architecture : perceptions of architectural technology

ROBERTSON, Frances and EMMITT, S (2016). Nuclear architecture : perceptions of architectural technology. In: ICAT '16 : International Conference on Advanced Technology and Sciences. Aybil. (In Press)

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Abstract

Abstract. In this paper we explore the implications of pluralist curricula for architectural technology. This includes the potential effects on strengthening the identity of the architectural technology profession and the academic development of the discipline. This latter relies, arguably, on research being explicit in CIAT’s eight mandatory threshold standards. This work concentrates on one of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist’s (CIATS’s) key subjects; 'design', defined as detail design for the architectural technologist. In postulating a philosophy of architectural technology epistemology with a focus on detail design, the pedagogy of architectural detailing in practice and academia is investigated: the associated roles of creativity and conditioning are explored. The interrelationship between conceptual design and construction processes in practice is outlined, identifying the role of the detail design specialist (architectural technologist) in the management of design and production information. Thus is identified the future architectural technologists’ specialisation of nuclear architecture: the total quality construction created by quality of thinking which permeates from and to detail design for assembly/disassembly and production within a collaboratively mechanised AEC team. A theory of nuclear architecture and an associated approach to detail design pedagogy are postulated, aiming to promote a revised perception of the definition of design for the architectural technologist. How this theory can be applied to the creation of a paradigmatic student project, themed on designing for disassembly as a key future focus of ‘Healthy Building’ design is introduced for future exploration. This future research into detail design, the authors propose, should be predicated on the appropriate methodology related to the epistemology of a design-based area of the architectural technology discipline. The roles of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) in the evaluation and subsequent dissemination of this detail design pedagogy, with the aim of strengthening the architectural technology discipline are emphasised. Keywords: Philosophy of architectural technology epistemology; Pedagogy of architectural detailing; Theory of nuclear architecture; Dissemination of detail design pedagogy; Strengthening the architectural technology discipline

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Additional Information: This paper was originally presented at the 3rd International conference on Advanced Technology and Sciences (ICAT '16) held 1-3 September Konya, Turkey.
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Built Environment Division Research Group
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities > Department of Natural and Build Environment
Depositing User: Frances Robertson
Date Deposited: 14 Feb 2017 10:31
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 15:49
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/15053

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