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MArch Digital
Architecture and Tectonics
This course is designed to ensure that the most
appropriate technologies are integrated into
comprehensive design thinking. As such, it provides
insight into recent technological developments in
the fields of structures morphology, performance
orientated design, digital modelling, rapid
prototyping technologies, advanced materials and
construction methods.
This course comprises a series of design projects, skill-based
workshops and research seminars, through which you will investigate
technologies in an interdisciplinary manner to provide innovative
solutions that are supported by appropriate technical evidence,
testing and modelling.
Students will develop:
The integrated design skill derived by considering both structural
and performance optimisation
A multidisciplinary approach to exploring the buildings facade
design
The opportunities offered by novel materials and structures
A creative engagement in digital design and digital fabrication
techniques
The ability to communicate ideas effectively in written reports,
verbally and by means of presentations to groups
The ability to exercise original thought
The ability to plan and undertake an individual project
Postgraduate Study
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MArch Digital Architecture and Tectonics

Course structure Employment prospects
The course consists of 120 credits of taught modules over autumn and Advances in technology has caused a shift in the composition of design
spring and a 60 credit dissertation over the summer. Please be aware and build in the conventional sense and aided deviation towards allied
modules are subject to change. disciplines. The course specialises in prototyping architecture, digital design
and digital fabrication, novel materials and construction methods, lightweight
Core modules structures, energy consumption and construction, and faade design
Digital Architecture technology.
Digital Technology and Materials
Digital Architecture and Digital Fabrication On completion of this course you will have the key skills and state of the art
Architectural Research Methods knowledge required for a career in the creation of high quality architecture:
Space Enclosure harnessing new materials, specialisation in digital design and fabrication
Faade Technology techniques, and innovative faade design. This course provides key high end
Masters Level Dissertation digital skills much needed by contemporary society.

Optional modules Entry requirements

Environmental Design Applicants are required to have a 2.1 honours degree (upper second
Advanced Tall Buildings class) or international equivalent in architecture or equivalent. Must include
modules with 25% to 50% credits of architectural design. An architectural
Research project design portfolio must be submitted.
Following the successful completion of the taught modules, an individual
or group dissertation is undertaken over three months during the summer, English language requirements:
worth 60 credits.
IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in
Previous projects have included: individual elements
Digital Technologies and their influence on Construction Sites Other qualifications are accepted.
Structural Performance at the Early Stage of Design Process
Digital Fabrication and Virtual Learning in Architectural Education
Architectural Heritage in the Digital Era How to apply
The integrated design process: An insight into a holistic methodology Candidates are encouraged to apply at:
towards sustainable design www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply

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