Advanced Sustainable Design
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4014 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ABEE4014
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module introduces sustainable and environmental design principles and predictive methods for exploring the environmental performance of buildings. Emphasis is placed on selective use of performance prediction tools (e.g., rules-of-thumb, calculations, computer simulation and physical model testing) to enhance the design decision-making process. These tools are used to analyse the daylighting, acoustic, thermal and ventilation aspects of architectural design, which form the basis for the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability in building design. This module is assessed via a technical report reflecting the exercises undertaken in class during the practical sessions, and the application of the learnings to the student's own design project.
Target Students
MArch Architecture and Sustainable Design K11L, MArch Architecture Design K11K; U7PAASSD and U7PADESN.
Classes
- One 2-hour practicum each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Private study
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: A3 technical report (word count or page limit as the per the assessment brief).
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module seeks to introduce integrated environmental design approaches and help students develop the ability to use computational and physical modelling techniques in a process of testing-analysis-development in order to understand and improve the environmental performance of buildings. Through meaningful testing, it seeks to support the development of architectural projects that are capable of operating in an environmentally responsible manner and therefore able to deliver against energy efficiency and sustainability targets.Learning Outcomes
A) Knowledge and Understanding
A1 - understanding of how to choose appropriate tools and techniques to inform sustainable and environmental design principles in design
A2 - knowledge of data analysis techniques
A3 - knowledge of developing a testing-analysis-development process to evolve initial design ideas into final solutions
A4 - familiarity with relevant software for performative testing in design
B) Intellectual skills - students should be able to:
B1 - assess the validity and reliability of information
B2 - analyse, compare and reflect critically on evidence and information gathered
B3 - organise loose information into coherent arguments
B4 - make insightful observations on issues related to sustainable and environmental performance of buildings
C) Professional/practical skills - in their professional career, graduates will have:
C1 - ability to perform building analysis, summarise findings and prepare reports
C2 - ability to conduct independent performative analysis work
C3 - ability to present ideas and findings clearly both orally and in writing
C4 - scholarship techniques
D) Transferable/key skills - as future professionals, students will be able to:
D1 - extend acquired skills and knowledge to chosen field of enquiry
D2 - extend skills and employ knowledge of techniques acquired in professional arena
D3 - critically appraise and form considerable judgements about the spatial, aesthetic, technical and social qualities of buildings
D4 – develop skills to integrate and validate sustainable design strategies into building design using performance prediction tools