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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Retrofitting: Context, Assessment and Response | |||
| Reference | SUM503 | Version | 1 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | January 2022 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To set the overall context for retrofit in terms of climate change mitigation, comfort, energy performance and embodied carbon; establish key determinants and relationships; and identify the principal risk factors and barriers to implementation at scale. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise the implications of climate, microclimate, building form and fabric, and construction type on the development of effective, retrofitting strategies. |
| 2 | Identify the risks and consequences of unanticipated or uncontrolled heat and moisture movement through building spaces and fabric. |
| 3 | Critically appraise the role of airtightness and ventilation in achieving effective energy performance, comfort, and moisture robust solutions. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of barriers to effective retrofit, the relationship between performance, cost and disruption, and the role of various stake holders in achieving project success. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate scenarios and select and justify appropriate strategies in terms of building performance, embodied energy / carbon, and environmental impact. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module provides the overall context for the course by examining the need for deep, 'design-led' building retrofit in order to achieve the current climate change mitigation targets. Barriers to decarbonisation are identified, and the importance of judgement about the implications of retrofit solutions on architectural character and quality is introduced. Weekly topics include: the energy context; climate and microclimate; thermal comfort; construction typologies; basic surveying practices; heat and moisture movement; airtightness and ventilation; the limitations of standard retrofit practices; the frameworks for certification and relevant standards; environmental performance and whole life cycle energy/carbon of materials; low carbon heating and ventilation systems, implications of Cost/Performance/Disruption triangle and the role of stakeholders in achieving retrofit goals and success. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Course delivery takes place through structured online lectures (the majority of which are pre-recorded), designated reading material and directed study, group exercises and discussion forums, and study activities / exercises. Learning is facilitated by regular online tutor support. Students follow a weekly Study Guide detailing learning activities and engagement expectations. Asynchronous engagement by students within a specified and allotted timeframe allows students to follow the module teaching plan, comprising a series of subjects / topics, at their own individual pace. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 15 | 15 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 285 | 285 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | 300 |
| 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, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Assessment is in the form of an individually prepared portfolio of specific activities / outputs related to the module content. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (portfolio). 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 | |
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| 1 | Fylan, F., & Glew, D. (2021a). Barriers to domestic retrofit quality: Are failures in retrofit standards a failure of retrofit standards? Indoor + Built Environment, , 1420326. doi:10.1177/1420326X211027197 |
| 2 | Hegger, M., Fuchs, M., Stark, T., & Zeumer, M. (2012). Energy manual: sustainable architecture. Walter de Gruyter. |
| 3 | Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies Pacheco-Torgal, Fernando ; Granqvist, Claes-Goeran ; Jelle, Bj? Peter ; Vanoli, Giuseppe Peter ; Bianco, Nicola ; Kurnitski, Jarek ; Kurnitski, J ; Bianco, N ; Pacheco-Torgal, F ; Granqvist, Claes G?ran ; Vanoli, GP ; Jelle, BP 2017 |
| 4 | Morgan, C. (2018). Sustainable Renovation: Improving Homes for Energy, Health and the Environment. Pebble Trust. |
| 5 | Roberto, G., & Vallentin, R. (2014). Passive house design a compendium for architects. Munchen: DETAIL. doi:10.11129/detail.9783955532215 |
| 6 | Zhivov, A. M., & Lohse, R. (2020). Deep energy retrofit : A guide to achieving significant energy use reduction with major renovation projects. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |