Architectural Engineering Design 4

Code

ABEE2034

School

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Level

2

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring China

Summary

The module expands the design principles of HVAC, along with utility services, and the fire protection systems, into a co-ordinated design. Engineering systems are integrated into a building which is at the design stage. Design calculations are carried out and sketch drawings of system layout are produced.

Target Students

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering Students

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

One 1-hour lecture per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Tutor led - 20 hours; student directed - 55 hours.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: Design project report with calculation, drawings and explanations, 6000 words

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Ability to design heating, cooling, and air distribution systems within a building to insure thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality; identify fire protection issues and ensure compliance with UK building regulations; vertical transport design and an assessment of quality; develop report writing and presentational skills (oral and visual) approaching those of industry standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of:

Environmental services systems for use in large and/or complex buildings.
Secondary services systems that facilitate transportation and protection of buildings.

INTELLECTUAL SKILLS:
This module equips students with the ability to:

Assess the servicing needs of a large/complex building, identify appropriate systems and undertake sizing of these
Understand how different design choices affect annual energy demand and carbon emissions
Understand how different design choices affect energy flows and how they can be used to effect indoor environment quality

PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS:
This module provides students with the ability to

Integrated building services systems both with the structure and layout of a complex building and with other building services systems.
Identify and use appropriate building regulations, ASHRAE and CIBSE standards, and best practice guidelines

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

This module provides students with the skills to write technical reports and present the key findings orally and visually using a poster
An understanding of national and international statutory requirements, standards, and guidelines
Perform quick back of an envelope calculations to rapidly inform the design process (without recourse to complex design tools)
Team/group work
Peer evaluation

This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to:
M1    Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering
M2    Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M3    Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed
M4    Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems
M5    Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards
M6    Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems
M13    Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations
M14    Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems
M16    Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team. Evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance 
M17    Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used
M18    Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

The module also contributes to C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C13, C14, C16, C17, C18.

Conveners

• Dr Edward Cooper