ENVI 1165: Introduction to Architecture and Landscape

Technology

Dr Shaun Murray ARB

ENVI 1165 Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology
Dr. Shaun Murray ARB
School of Architecture, Design and Construction, University of Greenwich

Public Buildings in Central London: A Detailed Building Study

1. Battersea Power Station, Wilkinson Eyre (redevelopment)

2. The Library at Willesden Green, Alford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)
3. Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art, Assemble
4. RIBA 66 Portland Place, George Grey Wornum
5. Peckham Library, Alsop Architects
6. Newport Street Gallery, Caruso St John Architects
Schedule

To prepare for your first lecture on every Mondays at 1500

- Moodle, all information for the ENVI 1165 will be available on ENVI1165 moodle (Please check regularly for updates)

- Attendance,

- Structure,

- Study Space,

- Building Visits,

- Weekly Tasks, from each lecture will be set every week to be additive to the technical building report.

- Plagiarism,
Moodle

All information will be posted onto moodle and your engagement will be monitored.

Will be regularly updated with the new material from the lectures and the link to the recordings.

Any frequently asked questions will be posted onto moodle

Attendance

We will be monitoring student attendance this academic year.

We will be monitoring student engagement by monitoring student activity on Moodle. Specifically, we will
monitor students’ use of their module shells and this will be done weekly.
Structure

Every week the lecture will be unpacking a specific section in your technical building report, these include:

- Title page

- Introduction

- Building Access and Construction

- Air and Ventilation

- Light and reflection

- Materials and decay

- Water and Resource

- Energy and Efficiency

- Recycle and Reuse

- Conclusion
Study Space

Organise a space in your accommodation to be able to do your studies for this report.

Make a wall space available for you to collect information on the sections in the report for reference.
Building Visits
Before visiting your building, please refer to the following documents.

You may need to book a visit, so please go to your building websites for enquires.

You may need to book a visit, so please go to your building websites for enquires.
1. Battersea Power Station, Wilkinson Eyre (redevelopment)
https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk

2. The Library at Willesden Green, Alford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)

https://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/the-library-at-willesden-green

3. Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art, Assemble

https://www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmithscca/

4. RIBA 66 Portland Place, George Grey Wornum

https://www.architecture.com/contact-and-visit/visit-66-portland-place

5. Peckham Library, Alsop Architects

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library?chapter=12

6. Newport Street Gallery, Caruso St John Architects

https://www.newportstreetgallery.com
Weekly Tasks

Weekly tasks will be set to help you complete you building technical report.

Adobe InDesign, the draft and final report will be prepared in Adobe Indesign (get familiar with this application)

PDF, is the format you must save your adobe Indesign document for submission.

Make notes for each lecture and be prepared to ask any questions to support your studies.
Plagiarism

This is an independent study, from your own research and investigations.

Please reference all the information that you use in the building report if it is not your own.

Use Harvard references “Quote” (surname, year: page)

Surname, forename. Year. Title. Publisher. Page numbers.
What is a desktop study in a building technology report?
A desk study is the collation and review of information already available about a site, and is carried out at an
early stage of site appraisal to inform and guide the remainder of the site investigation.

The term 'desk study' refers to a study that is carried out purely through research, rather than physical
investigations, that is, it can be done sitting at a desk.

How to conduct a desktop research?

Step 1: define the objective of your research. To search well, you have to know what you are looking for. ...
Step 2: Define your research plan. Specifying your objective was a first (big) step towards the success of your
desk research. ...
Step 3: Conduct the research. ...
Step 4: Conclude and verify the information.
Desktop Study

Primary research is a method where data is collected first-hand.

Secondary research or desk research is a research method that involves using already existing data. Existing
data is summarized and collated to increase the overall effectiveness of research. Secondary research includes
research material published in research reports and similar documents. These documents can be made
available by public libraries, websites, data obtained from already filled in surveys of the building under study.

1. Data available on the internet: One of the most popular ways of collecting secondary data is using the
internet. Data is readily available on the internet and can be downloaded at the click of a button. Websites
have a lot of information that businesses or organizations can use to suit their research needs. However,
you need to consider only authentic and trusted website to collect information.

2. University of Greenwich libraries: Greenwich library is another good source to search for data for
secondary research. The library has copies of important research that were conducted earlier. They are a
storehouse of important information and documents from which information can be extracted. There is also
databases that can be accessed online to gather your building information. Contact the librarian for
information and advice.

3. Commercial information sources: Local newspapers, journals, magazines, radio and TV stations are a
great source to obtain data for secondary research. These commercial information sources have first-hand
information on economic developments, political agenda, market research, demographic segmentation and
similar subjects.
Desktop Study

How to Conduct Secondary Research?

Here are the steps involved in conducting secondary research:

1. Identify the topic of research: Before beginning secondary research, identify the topic that needs research.
Once that’s done, list down the research attributes and its purpose.

2. Identify research sources: Next, narrow down on the information sources that will provide most relevant
data and information applicable to your research.

3. Collect existing data: Once the data collection sources are narrowed down, check for any previous data
that is available which is closely related to the topic. Data related to research can be obtained from various
sources like newspapers, public libraries, government and non-government agencies etc.

4. Combine and compare: Once data is collected, combine and compare the data for any duplication and
assemble data into a usable format. Make sure to collect data from authentic sources. Incorrect data can
hamper research severely.

5. Analyze data: Analyze data that is collected and identify if all questions are answered. If not, repeat the
process if there is a need to dwell further into actionable insights.
Desktop Study

1. Set-up a space in your accommodation to do a desktop study.

2. Select a wall space to pin-up the sections in the report and add new information as you collect it.
3. Reference the information and make it clear what you have understood beyond that just what information
you have gathered.
4. Draw over the buildings plans and sections.
5. Scan in the drawings to a computer.
6. Annotate these plans and sections
7. Use the plans and sections of your building study for all the sections in the technology report.
8. Colour-codify and annotate the information to communicate what you have understood in each section of
the report.
ENVI 1165 TASK 1
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

The Report
Introduction (approx. 200 words)
What is the building?
Where is the building?
Why and how did this project happen?
When was it built? What spaces are in the building and landscape?
Who is the architect, engineer, contractor?
How successful is the building and landscape?

To begin the report you must also familiarise yourself with Adobe Indesign.
ENVI 1165 TASK 2
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

Building Access and Construction (approx. 500 words)

Annotated site plan revealing wider context and access points.
Annotated building plans and sections of your designated building to be used
in all the following sections.
What is the access to the building?
What is the site orientation and put a north direction on the building plan?
How is the building and landscape constructed?
What is the structure of the building? Is it a steel structure? Is it a concrete
structure? Is it a timber frame structure? What are the structural qualities of
the structure used?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the
structure used in the building.
 01 AIR
(drawing of air)

Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction
How is the building ventilated in different spaces?
How does the air move around in the space?
Are the spaces mechanically ventilated or passively ventilated?
Can you do a drawing of the ventilation infrastructure in the space?
ENVI 1165 TASK 3
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.
Section 1: Air and Ventilation (approx. 200 words)
Part A: Natural Ventilation
Locate and annotate the natural ventilation in the building plans and sections
Annotate and communicate how the prevailing winds hit the building on a site
plan
What are all the natural ventilations in the building?
How does the natural ventilation work?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the natural
ventilation used.

Part B: Artificial Ventilation

Locate and annotate the artificial ventilation in the building plans and sections
What are all the artificial ventilations in the building and show in plan and
section of building?
How does the artificial ventilation work in the building and show in plan and
section of building?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the artificial
ventilation used.
ENVIRONMENT: AIR

WHAT is the Air how do we control it and

how can we use it in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

How does the air move through your building?
Can you show this as a diagram on a section of the building and clearly annotate it?
What is the size and shape of all the openings in the building?
How do these opening allow air to come into the building?
ENVIRONMENT: AIR

Example of poor circulation designs creating an unwanted downdraught and updraught

WHAT is the Air how do we control it and

how can we use it in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

How does the air move through your building?
Can you show this as a diagram on a section of the building and clearly annotate it?
What is the size and shape of all the openings in the building?
How do these opening allow air to come into the building?
 DRAWINGS OF AIR
CIRCULATION OF AIR AND TEMPERATURE
ENVIRONMENT: AIR

WHAT is the Air how do we control it and

how can we use it in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

How does the air move through your building?
Can you show this as a diagram on a section of the building and clearly annotate it?
What is the size and shape of all the openings in the building?
How do these opening allow air to come into the building?
 02 LIGHT
(drawing of light)

Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction
How does the light move around your building during the day?
Can you use a light meter app to record the light levels in every space? (check different measurements at 400 iso)
Can you show a sun path diagram on a plan of the building and clearly annotate it? (http://www.sunearthtools.com/dp/tools/pos_sun.php)
How is the building artificially lit in different spaces?
Can you mark the positions of all the artificial lighting in the building on the plans?
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Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.
TASK 4

Section 2: Light and Reflection (approx. 200 words)

Part A: Natural Light

Annotate the building plan to reveal the sun path around the building plan.
Describe and annotate how the building's orientation effects the external and internal environments in relation to
the light conditions
Annotate the building plan and sections in the afternoon to reveal which side of the building will be in shade and
which side of the building will receive more solar gain.
Assess the natural light coming into the buildings. (annotate photos)
What are the effects of light on the wall and floor materials?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the light used in the building and landscape.

Part B: Artificial Light

Annotated natural and artificial lighting study in the building plans and sections
Describe and annotate how the building's orientation effects the external and internal environments in relation to
the light conditions.
Take three internal space within that building and assess the light coming into the rooms using the Lux level App.
Assess the artificial light used in the building and landscape (annotate photos).
Making comparisons with the light level chart and draw a conclusion.
What are the effects of light on the wall and floor materials?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the light used in the building and landscape.
DRAWINGS OF LIGHT
BRENDAN ROGERS
 DRAWINGS OF LIGHT
SECTION BY ALAN DUNLOP
 ENVIRONMENT: LIGHT

Pocket Light Meter app + sun path tool (http://www.sunearthtools.com/dp/tools/pos_sun.php)

WHAT is Light and how can we use it in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

How does the light move around your building during the day?
Can you use a light meter app to record the light levels in every space? (check different measurements at 400 iso)
Can you show a sun path diagram on a plan of the building and clearly annotate it? (http://www.sunearthtools.com/dp/tools/pos_sun.php)
How is the building artificially lit in different spaces?
Can you mark the positions of all the artificial lighting in the building on the plans?
 Solar Study
ENVIRONMENT: ENERGY
Media TiC Office Building, Barcelona
Enric Ruis Geli

How can we use energy in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of energy in your building case study?
How is energy used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the energy elements?
What is the sizes of all these different energy sources in your building case study?
Do you know where the electric and gas from the building goes to and comes from?
 DRAWINGS OF LIGHT
SUN PATH DIAGRAMS – AZIMYTHS
ENVIRONMENT: LIGHT

Section through ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) wall of Water Cube,

How do we control Light?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

How does the light move around your building during the day?
Can you use a light meter app to record the light levels in every space? (check different measurements at 400 iso)
Can you show a sun path diagram on a plan of the building and clearly annotate it? (http://www.sunearthtools.com/dp/tools/pos_sun.php)
How is the building artificially lit in different spaces?
Can you mark the positions of all the artificial lighting in the building on the plans?
 03 EARTH
(drawing of earth)

Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the materials that your building case study is constructed from?
How are the different building materials used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the materials?
What is the sizes of all these different materials in your building case study?
Do you know where these materials have come from? How were they formed? manufactured?
ENVI 1165
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.
TASK 5
Section 3: Ground Materials and Decay (approx. 200 words)

Part A: External material study (photographic survey and descriptions)

Annotate detailed photo study of external material study in relation to building plans and sections.
Do a photo survey external walls, doors, windows and roof (if possible).
Make sure you take detail photos of junctions, for example, ground to wall, windows and walls, wall to roof junctions and locate them on building plans
and sections.
What are the materials used on the external surfaces of the building and why?
What are their experiential and technical qualities used in the design and construction of these architectural details?
How are the external materials finished?
How would the external materials decay over time?
Will the external materials improve the look of the building or will it look bad over time?
Consider the external topography and annotate the building plans on how flat or sloping the area is?
Do you think that this landform is natural, or has it been designed?
How have the external level changes and slopes been accommodated within the site?
Why are changes in the external levels important?
How are the differing external surfaces being used to advantage?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about what you think about the external materials and topography used.

Part B: Interior material study (photographic survey and descriptions)

Annotate detailed photo study of internal material study in relation to building plans and sections.
Do a photo survey internal walls, doors, windows and ceilings (if possible).
Do a photo survey of the stairs, walls, windows, floors, and ceilings.
Make sure you take detail photos of architectural junctions, for example, floor to wall, wall to ceiling, windows to walls junctions and locate them on
building plans and sections.
What are the materials used on the internal surfaces of the building and why?
What are their experiential and technical qualities used in the design and construction of these architectural details?
How are the internal materials finished?
Will time improve the look of the material elements or will it look bad over time?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about what you think about the internal materials used.
 DRAWINGS OF EARTH
SECTIONS THROUGH STRIATED EARTH
 DRAWINGS OF EARTH
SECTIONS THROUGH EARTH
ENVIRONMENT: EARTH

Rammed Earth Process

WHAT is the Earth made of and

how can we use it in Architecture?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the materials that your building case study is constructed from?
How are the different building materials used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the materials?
What is the sizes of all these different materials in your building case study?
Do you know where these materials have come from? How were they formed? manufactured?
ENVIRONMENT: EARTH

Portland Stone Quarry

WHAT is Earth?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the materials that your building case study is constructed from?
How are the different building materials used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the materials?
What is the sizes of all these different materials in your building case study?
Do you know where these materials have come from? How were they formed? manufactured?
 04 WATER
(drawing of water)

Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of water in your building case study?
How is water used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the Water elements?
What is the sizes of all these different water-pipes, drainage-gutters, surface-drainage and storage tanks in your building case study?
Do you know where the drainage of water from the building goes to?
ENVI 1165 TASK 6
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

Section 4: Water and Resource (approx. 200 words)

Annotated external and internal study

Where is there water used in the building?
Can you detect and annotate the gutters and downpipes for rainwater on the
building?
Can you detect and annotate the drainage channels and drains in the external
flooring of your building?
Is water used in an effective and efficient manner in the building and landscape?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about what you think
about the advantages and disadvantages of water used in the building and
landscape?

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 DRAWINGS OF WATER
SECTION OF WATER SURFACE CLEANING PROCESS – TURENSCAPE
GREYWATER FILTRATION SYSTEM TO RE-USE WATER OR RETURN TO THE GROUND
WATER SOURCE
ENVIRONMENT: WATER

WHY do we need Water and

how can we use it in Architecture?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of water in your building case study?
How is water used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the Water elements?
What is the sizes of all these different water-pipes, drainage-gutters, surface-drainage and storage tanks in your building case study?
Do you know where the drainage of water from the building goes to?
 05 ENERGY
(drawing of energy)

Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of energy in your building case study?
How is energy used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the energy elements?
What is the sizes of all these different energy supplies in your building case study?
Do you know where the electricity and gas mains from the building goes to and comes from?
ENVI 1165 TASK 7
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

Section 5: Energy and Efficiency (approx. 200 words)

Annotated heating and cooling study

How is that rooms heated? Take photos to show how the rooms are heated.
How are the rooms vented? Take photos to show how the rooms are vented.
What rooms did you assess and was the heating and venting sufficient?
What environmental controls are needed in the different spaces?
What are the acoustics like? Take measurements of the sound outside of the building and
three internal spaces using a sound app on your phone and annotate onto your building
plans and compare them with the standard levels for public buildings.
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about the energy used in the
building and landscape.

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BREEAM GRADE FOR MEDIA TIC BUILDING IN BARCELONA
– DESIGNED BY ENRIC RUIS GELI
ENVIRONMENT: ENERGY

1 Photovoltaic Modules
2 Green Roof
3 Suspended Working platform
4 ETFE façade
5 Solar Sun shading
6 Nitrogen cylinder
7 Oil mist separator
8 Fog Generating system
9 Circular cased axial fan
10 Inflation unit
11 Light
12 Building management system
13 Bioluminescent paint

How can we use energy in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of energy in your building case study?
How is energy used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the energy elements?
What is the sizes of all these different energy sources in your building case study?
Do you know where the electric and gas from the building goes to and comes from?
ENVIRONMENT: ENERGY

Energy saving system

Bed-Zed- Bill Dunster
Architects

How can we use energy in Architecture?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of energy in your building case study?
How is energy used in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the energy elements?
What is the sizes of all these different energy sources in your building case study?
Do you know where the electric and gas from the building goes to and comes from?
 06 RECYCLE
(drawing of recycle)
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of recycling in your building case study?
How is recycling used in your building in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the recycling elements?
What is the sizes of all these different recycling parts in your building case study?
Do you know where the waste and recycle bins from the building goes to and comes from?
ENVI 1165 TASK 8
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

Section 6: Recycle and Reuse (approx. 200 words)

Annotated building and landscape strategy in terms of recycling.

Does the building and surrounding landscape have a recycling strategy?
After answering these questions, make a personal statement about what you think about
the advantages and disadvantages of recycling used in the building and landscape?

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DRAWINGS OF RECYCLING
BEER CRATE PAVILLION
ENVIRONMENT: RECYCLE

QR codes on Oxfam Clothes

Collective memory and the

Internet of Things

Take a smartphone picture of

the QR codes attached to the
tags on Oxfam's items, and
you'll see videos of
celebrities telling the stories
behind their former pieces
that were on sale.
How do we Recycle?
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Use images and text to fully explore the answers to the questions you have set up for your self in the introduction.
What are all the sources of recycling in your building case study?
How is recycling used in your building in different spaces?
Can you show a clearly annotated plan of your building case study to reveal all the recycling elements?
What is the sizes of all these different recycling parts in your building case study?
Do you know where the waste and recycle bins from the building goes to and comes from?
ENVI 1165 TASK 9
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

Conclusion (approx. 200-500 words)

Make a personal reflection on the building you have surveyed. Use all the information that
you have gained through your research and experience and write a conclusion. The
conclusion should reflect on the positive aspects and areas for improvement about the
building in relation to the six sections of this report. All comments and critique must be
backed up with evidence that you have sourced and referenced.
Reflect on each individual section in the same order.

1. Air, 2.Light, 3.Ground, 4.Water, 5.Energy, 6.Recycle

References

List out all your referenced sources in alphabetical order, for example:
Surname, Forename. Year. Title. Publishers: City. Page numbers.
Use the Harvard referencing throughout the report, for example:
“quote” (surname, year: page numbers)
 Week number. Week beginning. Activity.
Timetable 3. Monday 25 September 2023 Introduction to Building Study and set-up groups.
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Introduce module and structure of course brief, the learning outcomes,
submission and what to expect.
Building Access and Structures (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2, 5,7,8)
Overview of buildings and structures in their context and their
environmental impact within a wider context
4. Monday 02 October 2023 Air and Ventilation (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2, 7)
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Air and the world with a lecture that zooms into the
Impact of air on landscape, buildings and ventilation.
5. Monday 09 October 2023 Light and Reflection (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2, 3)
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Light and the weather, seasons, orientation, and impact on the design of
landscape and buildings.
6. Monday 16 October 2023 Ground materials and Decay (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2,4,6, 7,8) Geology
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) and the Earth: Where materials come from and then a focus on their
consequences in the design of landscapes and buildings.
7. Monday 23 October 2023 Water and Resource (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2,3)
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Flow and Cycles of water and the Earth towards its use and prevention in
landscapes and buildings.
8. Monday 30 October 2023 Energy and Efficiency (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2)
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Mechanics and impact of Energy in landscape and buildings.
9. Monday 06 November 2023 Recycle and Reuse (Learning Outcome(s) 1,2)
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Global Crisis and Climate change and its impact and use in the design of
landscapes and buildings.
10. Monday 13 November 2023 FORMATIVE SUBMISSION as PDF on Moodle
1500, QA 80 (Seminar) Building Study feedback session for building group 1/2
11. Monday 20 November 2023 Building Study feedback session for building group 3/4
1500, QA 80 (Seminar)
12. Monday 27 November 2023 Building Study feedback session for building group 5/6
1500, QA 80 (Seminar)
13. Monday 04 December 2023 Building Study feedback session for building group 7/8
1500, QA 80 (Seminar)
14. Monday 11 December 2023 Questions and answer session
1500, QA 80 (Seminar)
18. Monday 08 January 2024 SUMMATIVE SUBMISSION as PDF on Moodle
ENVI 1165 TASK 1
Introduction to Architecture and Landscape Technology.

The Report
Introduction (approx. 200 words)
What is the building?
Where is the building?
Why and how did this project happen?
When was it built? What spaces are in the building and landscape?
Who is the architect, engineer, contractor?
How successful is the building and landscape?

To begin the report you must also familiarise yourself with Adobe InDesign.