Environmental Services Design 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE2041 | Architecture and Built Environment | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ABEE2041
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides a coherent introduction to the environmental services systems common to many simple buildings. It develops awareness of the systems, introduces the techniques used to select and size systems, explores issues associated with the integration of these systems and provides an opportunity to practice the fundamental skills used by system installers
a) Building Services
Introduction to the principles of engineering design of building services, including heating, lighting, piping design, engineering software and water supply.
b) Project Design
Development of basic design skills by carrying out a design project on a simple building. The project makes use of the knowledge gained from the building services lectures and applies this to the design of systems for a building the student has developed in studio
c) Design and Communication Tutorials:
To introduce some of the basic design skills and techniques used by engineers. To practice some of the communication and presentation techniques used by engineers. To develop a basic ability to present work through use of graphics, numerical data and text. To develop a basic ability to use Revit and MEP.
Engineering applications
Provision of hands-on experience of the practical skills used by craftsmen responsible for the installations. Workshops on metal work, plumbing and brick laying.
Target Students
MEng Architecture and EnvironmentalDesign (K230)
Assessment
- 90% Coursework 1: Design project
- 10% Coursework 2: Practical Workshop
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide an overview of the construction sector and the role of engineers within it.To provide an introduction to how building performance can be assessed.Understanding of the basic function of key environmental servicesUnderstanding of the procedures for designing key environmental servicesAbility to integrate key environmental services into buildings of modest complexityAbility to fabricate elements of key environmental systems.Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An awareness of the services systems present in small buildings, an understanding of how these are integrated into buildings and an ability to apply knowledge relating to function to the design of such systems.
INTELLECTUAL SKILLS Problem solving skill will be developed through the application of theoretical and practical knowledge to the solution of a design problem.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICAL SKILLS The ability to use simple design techniques to size and then select components for simple services systems and to integrate these into the design of small buildings.
TRANSFERABLE (KEY) SKILLS Ability to apply the skills involved in the manufacture of small ventilation, plumbing and electrical components. Document preparation and presentation skills. The acquisition of simple practical fabrication skills.