Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

4224BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop understanding of design and environmental considerations for low-rise building construction and refurbishment. To develop practical skills in producing simple building designs using appropriate software.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Developments in building design; design concepts and design terminology. Building regulations and design guidance. Internal layouts and features of 'buildability' in terms of safety, cost and quality standards. Environmental factors affecting building design; the indoor environment and energy efficiency; environmental assessment systems for residential construction. Application of scientific principles and concepts such as fluid flow, heat transfer and acoustics to building design. Design and environmental challenges of modification and refurbishment of older buildings. Producing simple building designs; architectural drawing requirements and conventions. Introduction to Revit and presentation of architectural drawings.
Module Overview:
This module develops your understanding of design and environmental considerations for low-rise building construction and refurbishment. It develops your practical skills in producing simple building designs using appropriate software.
Additional Information:This module develops understanding of design and environmental considerations for low-rise building construction and refurbishment and develops practical skills in producing simple building designs using appropriate software.

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