Student workbook

Built heritage workbook Page 2

Leaving Certificate

Construction Studies

Architectural Heritage

Student name:

Class:


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.

In unit 1 & 2 you must answer the questions

based on the content covered in class.

Provide particular attention to developing your

sketching skills. Use colour appropriately.

Using the QR code on the title page you can

access the for website of support.

Alternatively access the blog at

http://archheritage.blogspot.ie/

Use the blog when encountering difficulty



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:

Unit 1


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:

Unit 1


Explain the key principles of architecture:

Complete a well proportioned labelled sketch of this of

architectural heritage: (use colour)

Unit 1


Describe, with the aid of labelled sketches, the main

features of architecture.

Unit 1


Describe, briefly, the history of the building which is

being explored for the class trip:

Evaluate the importance of this building:

Complete a well proportioned 2D sketch of the building

in the space provided.

Unit 1


Evaluate the significance of the explored building 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?

Unit 2


Complete a well proportioned 2d sketch of the front

elevation of the building:

Complete an isometric sketch of the building:

Unit 2


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

Unit 3


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:

Unit 3


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:

Unit 3


A thatched cottage (right) is under

conservation. Describe the correct

procedure required to restore the sash

windows. Use notes and sketches:

Unit 3


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.

Unit 4


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)

Unit 4


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.

Unit 4


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

Unit 4


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


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.



2.

3.



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.



Additional notes/sketches/study:


On completion of the workbook the teacher and student

will sign below.

Teacher signature Student signature

Section: Teachers feedback

Written answers

Sketches

Overall effort

Feedback sheet:


Further Study

Now that you have completed your workbook does not

mean your exploration of the built heritage should come

to an end. In fact this is just the beginning.

It is now time for you to become independent active

learners and begin to explore the built heritage

individually. This does not mean

you have to continuously visit

heritage buildings (but you can). By

keeping in contact with

http://archheritage.blogspot.ie/ you

can investigate up to date links. Simply

scan in the QR code and use the website in your free time.

Also keep in mind you have the opportunity to undertak

heritage related project for your

Leaving cert. This involves a detailed

exploration of a heritage building.

You will then have to complete a

written report along with a scaled

model (right). Check out the website

for more information and always feel

free to leave a comment.



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