Course Catalogue

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This module looks at the importance of environmental assessment and monitoring in reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. Understanding of the types of environmental impact will be covered and also how this affects the environment. On successful completion of this module students will have the knowledge and skills to undertake an environmental assessment of a building, a refurbishment or an adaptation and compare the resulting performance to similar buildings.

Outline Syllabus:The meaning of sustainability Causes and consequences of the changes to the global environment The three pillars of sustainability The reasons the built environmental is unsustainable The importance of balancing the need for buildings with the impact on the environment Barriers to sustainability within construction Sustainability issues within new builds, renovations, refurbishment (domestic, commercial, industrial, office), adaptations and demolition Quantitative measures of sustainability Qualitative measures of sustainability Change through regulation Change through the market Industry standard environmental impact assessment methods for buildings Industry standard environmental impact assessment methods for materials and components Selecting an environmental assessment method appropriate to a project Carry out an environmental assessment of a project Identify ways projects can improve its environmental impact Costs and benefits of a project