Technology Integration for Sustainable Buildings
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4089 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ABEE4089
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces a range of sustainable technologies suitable for integration into the built environment for enhanced building performance. It provides students with the tools to assess the impact of integration of these sustainable technologies, including green roofs and walls, smart windows, super insulated walls, daylighting technologies, passive cooling and ventilation, renewable energy technologies, etc, on the operational performance of buildings, in line with building performance analysis tools.
Target Students
MSc Sustainable Building Technology K211; U7PSSTBTF.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Technology Integration for Sustainable Buildings
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module will further students’ knowledge and skills, and provide awareness of the technical and economic aspects of sustainable technologies available for building sustainability including, selection, design, installation and operation.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
The role of the sustainable technologies to aid building sustainability
Intellectual skills
Application of judgement and reasoning to the selection of appropriate systems/technology for aiding building sustainability/operation
Professional/practical skills
Selection, design and evaluation of sustainable systems for building integration
Decision making regarding the selection of specific technology/system for a given application, in a given location
Transferable/key skills
Structuring and presentation of written reports