Building a shelter to sleep out overnight as an authentic assessment in architectural technology,

Authors

Kirk McCormack, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Other

Disciplines

*pedagogy

Publication Details

TU Dublin Authentic Assessment Toolkit 2024.

Abstract

This assessment required students to design and make a simple shelter to house their group overnight at Grangegorman campus. This was done in conjunction with the national Shine A Light Night Sleepout charity to raise funds for homelessness. Unlike the broader initiative where people sleepout in back gardens or schools, the students were given a set number of parts and tools and left to determine whether they could create a small piece of architecture that could survive out in the elements. The final structure would need to withstand climatic conditions excluding water, allowing a minimum light level, and maintain an internal temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/wt1y-ct67

Recommended Citation

McCormack, Kirk, "Building a shelter to sleep out overnight as an authentic assessment in architectural technology," (2024). Case studies: Assessment and Feedback. 6.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/teachingcaseass/6

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