Architectural Engineering Design 5

Code

ABEE3031

School

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Level

3

Credits

40

Semesters

Full year China

Summary

Within this module students will work as a consultancy team to produce a group report. The project will utilise, extend and develop the fundamental knowledge and skills which have been gained throughout the previous semesters. The yearlong project has been split into two parts, and a full written report should be delivered at the end of each semester for assessment. Project management, poster and oral presentation are also involved for the overall assessment.

The initial task in the autumn semester is to analyse an existing building based upon local climate conditions, and then propose optimized strategies to redesign the building towards net zero energy demand, maintaining the thermal comfort. Teams will research the relevant standards and apply manual calculations and computer simulation.

The second part in the spring semester will build upon the initial analysis to develop a building services solution for the building. Teams will produce a professional report documenting their plan for HVAC design, by investigating appropriate systems and providing reasoning behind the solution they have chosen. Applicable engineering calculations will be made throughout the design process. Students will be encouraged to research the actual plant, consider the physical sizing and detail how this plant would be accommodated in the actual building. Controls will also be considered and the impact that these have upon energy demand. At the end of the Spring semester, the consultancy team will produce a poster to do oral presentation on their proposal for the redesign of the building.

Target Students

BEng Architectural Environment Engineering students

Classes

• One 3-hour tutorial each week for 22 weeks
• One 3-hour lecture each week for 4 weeks

The module uses 3 hour lectures for 4 weeks. Students attend a 30 minute tutorial within a 3 hour timetable tutorial session for the remaining weeks.

Assessment

• 40% Coursework 1: Report
• 40% Coursework 2: Design output and report
• 10% coursework3
• 10% coursework4

Assessed in both autumn & spring semest

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will demonstrate:
•    An ability to understand the needs of the client and to be able to define the Engineering problem and identify the critical parameters in order to work towards a solution.
•    To have an appreciation of project management, effective team work and the need for high communication and presentation skills.
•    To have an understanding of the interdependence of building fabric, environmental and occupant based processes which impact upon the performance of a building and how this performance can be optimised through an iterative process of design, simulate and re-design.
•    To apply engineering knowledge in the process of design and support this with reference to relevant guides, standards and / or legal requirements.
•    To have a wide range of knowledge relating to HVAC systems, controls and lighting. To be able to critically appraise systems and determine the most appropriate solution.
•    To apply engineering knowledge in the process of design and support this with reference to relevant guides, standards and / or legal requirements. This knowledge will be applied through both qualitative and quantitative means. To be able to produce the relevant engineering calculations within the design process.
•    Knowledge of common and cutting edge building services, control systems (and their function /impact) and renewable/ sustainable energy technologies.

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
M7    Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems (to include the entire life-cycle of a product or process) and minimise adverse impacts
M13    Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations
M15    Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights
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, C7, C13, C15, C16, C17, C18.

Conveners

• Dr Liang Xia
• Dr Runqi Liang