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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Tropical Climate Building Design | |||
| Reference | AC4009A | Version | 3 |
| 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 skills and ability to design buildings for a tropical climate. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Research and evaluate appropriate building strategies for design in a Tropical Climate. |
| 2 | Apply appropriate environmental, structural and constructional strategies for design in a building for a tropical climate. |
| 3 | Demonstrate and integrated sustainable building solution for the design of a building in a Tropical Climate. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module provides practical guidance on the design of buildings and appropriate systems of environmental control for tropical climates. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module explores the theories, choices and integration of appropriate constructional and environmental aspects in building design for tropical climates. The concept of the building as a sustainable integrated system is emphasised. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | A report or presentation or application project. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Report/Presentation/Application Project). 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 | Thomas, R., (ed), Environmental Design, 3rd ed Spon, 2006 O H Koenigsberger and T G Ingersoll, Manual of Tropical Housing and Building: Climate Design, 2014 Rohinton Emmanuel, Urban Approach To Climate Sensitive Design: Strategies for the Tropics: Design for the Urban Tropics, 2005 Richard Hyde, Climate Responsive Design: A Study of Buildings in Moderate and Hot Humid Climates, 2000 J. Paul Guyer, An Introduction to Tropical Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Miscellaneous, 2015 |
| 2 | Energy Research Group, A Green Vitruvius: Principles and Practice of Sustainable Architectural Design, James & James, 1999 |
| 3 | Nicholls, R., The Green Building Bible, Vols 1 & 2, Green Building Press, 2006 |
| 4 | Szokolay, S V., Introduction to Architectural Science: the Basis of Sustinable Design, Architectural Press, 2004 |