Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5324BEUG-JAN-CTY
Aims
To enable the student to work on a group project that enables the integration and development of a range of professional skills in the context of sustainable building design, maintenance and management.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Work effectively as a team member and demonstrate team working and presentation skills.
2.
Conduct case study research and evaluate building management and design proposals
3.
Evaluate and justify a project proposal in relation to the concept of sustainability.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Climate change and principles of sustainability
Policies, targets and initiatives for a sustainable construction sector
Sustainability assessment methods and certification (e.g. BREEAM)
Energy assessment, efficiency and renewable energy technologies
Sustainable building design and materials
Building management and retrofitting to improve sustainability
Sustainable buildings case studies.
Commercial viability of sustainable building design; costings and added value
Cooperation and collaboration for effective group work.
Module Overview:
This module aims to enable students to work on a group project that enables the integration and development of a range of professional skills in the context of sustainable building design, maintenance and management.
This module aims to enable students to work on a group project that enables the integration and development of a range of professional skills in the context of sustainable building design, maintenance and management.
Additional Information:The module is concerned with sustainable building design and management, with the emphasis on making buildings more sustainable and energy efficient for clients