Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Environmental Design | |||
| Reference | AC4008 | Version | 6 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | July 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to use and evaluate sophisticated and integrative design methods and tools in the environmental design of buildings. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop the environmental requirements for a building. |
| 2 | Design appropriate environmental systems and integrate these in an architectural proposal. |
| 3 | Evaluate the design in terms of the environmental targets set, capital and running costs of the environmental system and the comfort criteria for the building's occupants. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module provides practical guidance on the design of environmental systems, both active and passive; the assessment of comfort, space, environmental, and cost implications; and the communication of these ideas. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a workshop/tutorial based course. It is a continuation of the design project studied in the first semester. Students consider the design of environmental systems (thermal & visual) appropriate to, and integrated with, the project building. They are advised by staff on sources of information and receive assistance in the interpretation and application of the information they collect. A substantial part of the module is devoted to studio-based student centred and library-based research. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | The submission consists of a project which demonstrates the integration and application of environmental systems both thermal and visual. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Design, Thomas, R., (ed); 3rd ed Spon, 2006 |
| 2 | Energy Manual : sustainable architecture (2008)Heggar, etal; Basel ; Boston : Birkhauser ; Munich : Edition Detail |
| 3 | Building Services Engineering (2013)Chadderton, David;Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 6th Edition |
| 4 | Environmental Design : CIBSE Guide A (2015) Butcher, etal; London : Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 8th Ed |
| 5 | Modelling, design and optimization of net zero energy buildings (2015) Athienitis, etal; Berlin, Germany : Wilhelm Ernst & Sohn |