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The Good, The Bad, and the Downright Ridiculous
Admissions Tutor: Dr T.W. Cousens
Level 1 Tutor: Dr Rosemary Creasey
Learning StylesExperiencing
Reflecting
Building Concepts
Offer Theory
Planning
The Integrated Project• Leeds United Women AFC (the CLIENT) are to re-locate
to a new site in the south of Leeds.
• A design for one of the new goal line stands is required that must satisfy the following criteria:
1. A minimum capacity of 8000 people2. Maximum of 3 people per meter squared3. Single tier construction4. Maximum angle of rake = 34 º 5. Assume a design loading 5 kN/m2 (this is a static load, do
not design for wind uplift)6. Area below the seating is to be designed as a structurally
clear area with a minimum structural opening of 18m high by 14m wide
The ProcessExperiencing
Build and Test
Reflecting
Team and Personal
Building Concepts
Feasibility\Site Visits
Offer Theory
Lectures
Planning
Design and Cost
The Good - Support and Experience
• Project teams are based on tutorial groups.
• Good support within the School.
• Good support from the industry – site visits.
• Five years experience of running similar projects.
The Bad - Practical Implementation
• High numbers of students (170 in current year).
• “The Design process” is condensed into less than 20 weeks.
• Students uneasy about “No right answer”.
• Team development takes time.
The Downright Ridiculous
The Good (1)
Discussion
• Students’ prior knowledge and expectation of University.
• Students’ work/life balance.
• Students’ use of reflective reviews.