Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

6316BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To demonstrate a critical appreciation for the interaction between people, organisations and buildings in order to optimise health, inclusivity, sustainability and productivity.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appraise the sustainable significance of buildings and workplaces
2.
Appreciate and evaluate the social, cultural and political influences on buildings and workplaces, including equality, diversity and inclusivity considerations.
3.
Critically analyse the relationship between the productivity of people and organisations, and the buildings they work within
4.
Propose and explain a framework for improving workplace productivity and inclusivity.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
• Sustainable significance of buildings • Factors influencing workplace productivity • Healthy and inclusive workplaces • Work trends / new ways of working • Post occupancy evaluation • Sustainability policy • Environmental management
Module Overview:
In this module students will learn to demonstrate a critical appreciation for the interaction between people, organisations and buildings in order to optimise health, inclusivity, sustainability and productivity.
Additional Information:
This module is concerned with the interaction between people, organisations and buildings in order to optimise health, inclusivity, sustainability and productivity. Subject to approval Building Surveying students have the opportunity to participate in a residential field visit to Malaysia, whereby Assignment 1 can be delivered and assessed during an allocated time period between the completion of Level 5 and the commencement of Level 6.

Assessments

Report

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