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Leaving Certificate Construction
Studies
Built Heritage workbook
Name of student:
Class:
Sketch of a Heritage Building explored
Built heritage workbook Page 2
Student Instructions
Complete this work book in class when finished
assigned tasks and/or at home.
Keep answers concise at all times
Focus on incorporating the main points.
Provide particular attention to developing your
sketching skills. Use colour appropriately.
Using the QR code on the title page you can
access the class blog using your smart phone.
Alternatively access the blog at
http://archheritage.blogspot.ie/
Use the blog when encountering difficulty
Exploring the built heritage in your local community
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Define the term Built Heritage:
Why is it important to provide a duty of care for heritage
buildings?
Briefly state what defines a heritage building:
List and explain heritage buildings in the locality:
Lesson 1
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Evaluate one of these building in terms of the cultural
history of the locality:
Complete a well proportioned sketch of the front
elevation of the building in the space provided:
Lesson 1
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Explain the key principles of vernacular Architecture:
Complete a well proportioned labelled sketch of a
vernacular building: (use colour)
Lesson 1
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Describe, with the aid of labelled sketches, the main
features of a vernacular building which aids its simple
design.
Lesson 1
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Describe, briefly, the history of Bunratty castle:
Evaluate the importance of the castle location:
Complete a well proportioned 2D sketch of the building
in the space provided.
Lesson 1
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Evaluate the significance of Bunratty castle to the
cultural history of the locality:
Describe an aspect of the trip which appealed to you the
most.
What part of the castle (either historical significance or
the actual building) is most important to you? Why?
Has your opinion about local built heritage changed?
Lesson 2
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Complete a well proportioned 2d sketch of the north
face (main entrance) of Bunratty castle:
Complete an isometric sketch of the castle from any
view.
Lesson 2
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Why is specialist knowledge required when working
with heritage buildings?
State and explain the main Conservation principles:
List the scheme/stages which must be followed while
completing conservation work.
Research building
1
Lesson 3
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In order to avoid historical damage what key
conservation principle must be followed?
Evaluate the importance of this principle in order to
maintain the integrity and historical value of the building
Explain how the maintenance of the traditional sash
window is vital to the character of a building:
Name and explain one common problem associated
with traditional sash windows:
Lesson 3
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Explain how the outlined problem can be solved
Complete a well proportioned labelled sketch of a sash
window indicating clearly areas where problems can
occur:
Lesson 3
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A thatched cottage (right) is under
conservation. Describe the correct
procedure required to restore the sash
windows. Use notes and sketches:
Lesson 3
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Using annotated sketches compare traditional stone
walls to modern concrete cavity walls.
Traditional Walls Modern walls
Explain why traditional stone walls are extremely thick.
Use a sketch to back up
your answer.
Lesson 4
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Explain the principle behind the functioning of
traditional walls. What building material allows for this?
Why?
Describe one common problem associated with
traditional stone/brick walls:
Using notes and sketches outline your solution to the
problem outlined above. (continued on next page)
Lesson 4
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An owner of a heritage building is considering removing
the external plaster of the house in order to reveal the
traditional stone work. The current plaster work is
damaged. Provide advice to the homeowner regarding
his/her proposal:
Explain to the homeowner what the correct approach is.
Lesson 4
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Outline and explain your
approach to solving the
problem for the
homeowner:
Complete a vertical section of the wall which graphically
explains your solution:
Plaster has cracked and broken away
Lesson 4
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Briefly introduce the building under exploration:
Describe the function of the building:
Complete a sketch of the front elevation of the building
in the space provided. Use colour as appropriate.
Individual research of a heritage building
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Evaluate how this building has influenced the
development of the locality?
State four reasons why this building should be
maintained for future generations:
Complete sketches of three main external features such
as windows, arches, stone work etc.
1.
Individual research of a heritage building
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2.
3.
Individual research of a heritage building
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Complete an open plan of the building (birds view) and
explain the function of the rooms:
Conclude by stating why you think it is important for this
building to be maintained for future generations to
embrace.
Individual research of a heritage building
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Additional notes/sketches
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Additional notes/sketches
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On completion of the workbook the teacher and student
will sign below.
Teacher signature Student signature
Section: Teachers feedback
Written answers
Sketches
Overall effort
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