AR50470: Natural building materials
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering |
Credits: | 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 200 |
Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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Synopsis: | Develop your knowledge and understanding of how natural building materials can be used for low-impact construction. This will include bio-based materials such as timber and inorganic materials such as natural stone and earthen construction. |
Intended Learning Outcomes: | Develop a fundamental understanding of the properties of natural building materials and how they can be used in the design of sustainable buildings.
Select appropriate natural building materials for use in specific applications. |
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AR50470 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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