Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT | ||
Code | ARCH733 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Finnegan Architecture S.Finnegan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1) Students will evaluate the implications of construction and management in sustainable design. 2) Students will have an understanding of the common construction techniques. 3) Students will examine the practicalities and implications of sustainable construction and management and analyse current practice for commercial developments. 4) Students will appreciate the impact that sustainable construction and management have on building design. 5) Students will appreciate the environmental impact of specification choice. 6) Students will understand the principles of environmental comfort and link with sustainable design. 7) Students will evaluate the role of the architect in creating a sustainable building and more specifically the financial implications. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to assess design, economic and sustainability implications of sustainable design and construction on a whole life basis. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to make value judgements and develop optimal solutions by considering what options are realistic in the current market. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to identify and develop alternative strategies based upon passive design methods. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to develop design strategies and technical solutions to design structural and environmental problems. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to understand the impact of climate change on design solutions. |
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(S1) Ability to critically analyse construction and management |
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(S2) Industry ready knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) |
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(S3) Clear understanding of how sustainable design can be achieved |
Syllabus |
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The indicative module content includes the following : - Introduction to Module. - Case Stud y Introduction. - Construction and Management – common methods and techniques. - Site Appraisal and Masterplanning – procedures and methods. - Low Carbon Design – options, considerations and impact on comfort. - Energy and Low Carbon Technologies – integrating renewables. - Embodied Carbon – impact of choice on lifecycle design. - Selection of Materials – new options for construction materials. - Environmental Standards and Regulations – BREEAM. - Financing sustainable buildings – overview of financial implications. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
24 | |||||
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Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
No assessment details provided | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |