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Design for Daylight, Health and Wellbeing in Buildings

Code: ARCH760

Credits: 15

Semester: Semester 2

This module will look into how the built environment affects human health and wellbeing and how design with the assistance of digital tools can enhance them. There will be a particular focus on daylight, including theory, design techniques as well as how these can be integrated successfully as part of a sustainable design using digital/simulation tools. Within the context of health and wellbeing in buildings, theory and assessment techniques will be covered, as well as design principles on how they can be used as part of a successful design that can enhance them. Students will have an opportunity to apply knowledge gained through teaching on the design of a building on a real site. This module is suitable for Masters students of all backgrounds (architects, engineers, etc).