Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To create an awareness of the physical environment around buildings, and to demonstrate a range of appropriate measures for modifying this environment, through passive and active, visual and technical means. In addition, to introduce principles of sustainable environmental urban design; and develop an awareness and enthusiasm for building design and construction using natural materials, and current methods and techniques. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit the student will have demonstrated the following: Understanding of: * the needs and aspirations of building users * the impact of buildings on the environment, and the precepts of sustainable design * the way in which buildings fit into their local context * the physical properties and characteristics of building materials, components and systems, and the environmental impact of specification choices Have knowledge of: * principles associated with designing optimum visual, thermal and acoustic environments * systems for environmental comfort realised within relevant precepts of sustainable design. Skills: Independent research, design, and communication of information. Content: The unit will comprise of lectures covering prevalent landscape and ecological attitudes; principles of sustainability in the urban context; environmental design and the impact of building materials; selected natural alternatives and methods; recycled natural products; natural building materials and building regulation requirements. |
| Programme availability: |
AR40363 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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