Technology Integration for Sustainable Buildings
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4127 | Department of Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- ABEE4127
- School
- Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
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
Students in Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 1% Assignment
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
Learning Outcome 1
Knowledge and Understanding
• The role of the sustainable technologies to aid building sustainability
Learning Outcome 2
Intellectual skills
• Application of judgement and reasoning to the selection of appropriate systems/technology for aiding building sustainability/operation
Learning Outcome 3
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
Learning Outcome 4
Transferable/key skills
• Structuring and presentation of written reports