Module Details
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Title ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES
Code ARCH717
Coordinator Dr J Du
Architecture
Jiangtao.Du@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

There are both regulatory and environmental pressures on architects and engineers to develop sustainable building design solutions. There are now a range of environmental assessment techniques that allow buildings to be analysed in terms of their overall sustainable performance. These techniques range from spreadsheet analysis, such as SAP, LEED and BREEAM, to very sopisticated computer modelling software, such as and DesignBuilder and Radiance. The aims of this module are (i) to provide knowledge of the type and range of environmental assessment techniques currently available; (ii) to explore how some of these techniques are used; (iii) to examine how some of these techniques can be employed to enhance the sustainable performance of a building design.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of this module the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts in environmental assessment.

(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with the use of building environmental modelling software.

(LO3) Students will demonstrate an awareness of how assessment techniques can inform sustainale design decisions.

Syllabus
 

Introduction to environmental assessment techniques, why they are important and what form they can take. Detailed analysis of some techniques - SAP, EPC, BREEAM, LEED. Principles of computer simulation of building performance - use, errors, validation, cost. Analysis and use of specific software models - Ecotect, DesignBuilder, Radiance, Application of modelling to an example project.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance recorded:Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

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Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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Assessment 1 Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1      100       

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