Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Retrofitting: Process and Application | |||
| Reference | SUM504 | 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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| The module aims to enable students to assess existing buildings and develop appropriate retrofitting solutions using professionally adopted technical tools and standards. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Define, develop, and critically appraise a comprehensive retrofitting project and generate design or process-led solutions that demonstrate clear and consistent technical understanding. |
| 2 | Evaluate scenarios relating to particular building and performance targets and select appropriate materials in terms of building performance, embodied energy/carbon, and environmental impact. |
| 3 | Identify and advise on achievable energy certification schemes using a sensitivity analysis approach. |
| 4 | Clearly present, explain, and justify integrated low carbon environmental solutions recommended for a given context. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students will follow comprehensive case studies and discuss different retrofitting approaches applied by professionals presenting their case studies. The module focuses primarily on detailed retrofitting strategies and projects of a relatively modest scale and complexity, all within the UK context. Software training on PHPP to enable students to undertake retrofitting projects using professional tools. Students will undertake supervised personal retrofitting project. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Module 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 including software instruction. 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 pace. Software training will take place from the start of the module and will be used in module delivery including group work of cases studies and individual project. Case studies will be presented by their representative from the industry. Consultation with personal supervisor will take place during the elaboration of the retrofitting individual project. |
| 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 |
| Description: | Assessment is in the form of an individually prepared portfolio of specific activities / outputs related to the module content. This will include an individual project relating to a specific building type and performance targets. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (report). 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 | Baeli, M. (2019). Residential retrofit: twenty case studies. Routledge. |
| 2 | Quantifying the benefits of a building retrofit using an integrated system approach: A case study Regnier, Cynthia ; Sun, Kaiyu ; Hong, Tianzhen ; Piette, Mary Ann Energy and buildings, 2018-01-15, Vol.159 (C), p.332-345 |
| 3 | Pacheco-Torgal, F., Granqvist, C. G., Jelle, B. P., Vanoli, G. P., Bianco, N., & Kurnitski, J. (Eds.). (2017). Cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting: materials, technologies, optimization and case studies. Woodhead publishing. |
| 4 | Traynor, J. (2020). Enerphit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Energy Retrofit. RIBA Publishing. |
| 5 | Hunt, R., & Suhr, M. (2019). Old House Eco Handbook: A practical guide to retrofitting for energy efficiency and sustainability. Frances Lincoln. |
| 6 | Hunt, R., & Suhr, M. (2019). Old House Eco Handbook: A practical guide to retrofitting for energy efficiency and sustainability. Frances Lincoln. |
| 7 | Pacheco-Torgal, F., Granqvist, C. G., Jelle, B. P., Vanoli, G. P., Bianco, N., & Kurnitski, J. (Eds.). (2017). Cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting: materials, technologies, optimization and case studies. Woodhead publishing |
| 8 | An introduction to fully integrated mixed methods research Creamer, Elizabeth G. author. 2018 |