Module Details

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Title CLIMATIC DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Code ARCH716
Coordinator Dr H Mohammadpourkarbasi
Architecture
Haniyeh.MPK@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The aims of this module are: (i) to develop a good understanding of the climate-related data and techniques that are relevant for the sustainable environmental design of buildings; (ii) to demonstrate how such designs should be carried out in a climate sensitive manner; (iii) to explain the role and importance of the microclimate between buildings; (iv) to enable students to select and use appropriate analytical tools and methodologies that can be integrated to show a holistic approach to climate sensitive design that considers climate, sustainable design,choice of materials, energy use and landscape.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On completion of this module students should have developed the skillsand understanding necessary to successfully undertake the followingtasks:• The design of buildings and their surroundings optimised withrespect to climate, environmental and energy issues.• The acquisition and subsequent analysis of climate information anddata in a way that informs design decisions in a successful andappropriate manner• The appraisal of building schemes from a holistic environmentaldesign point of view and the use of a variety of relevantenvironmental assessment techniques to analyse criticallyproposed and built design solutions.


Syllabus

 

1 Introduction to buildings, climate and climate change; finding and using climatic data. Passive elements in climate design - sun, wind and daylight; microclimate design. Thermal comfort and bioclimatic design; thermal comofrt surveys. Climate change, IPCC and greenhouse gas emissions. Designing for climate change - adaptation and mitigation in the built environment.


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

          24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

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

Recommended Texts

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