Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

4560NCCG-SEP-PAR

Aims

The aim of this module is to support students to gain understanding on how the practices involved in design, construction and operation within the built environment will contribute towards the delivery of sustainable building. On completion of the module the students will have knowledge and skills to undertake sustainable building design underpinned by informed lifecycle thinking of whole construction project cycle, from design, build, operate, maintain and dispose of buildings.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the key principles and practices of sustainable design and construction
2.
Appraise the sustainability assessment tools landscape, demonstrating an ability to select the appropriate tool for a particular context
3.
Appreciate the potential offered through sustainable management principles and processes, related to the effective coordination of planning, design, materials selection, site management, facilities management and reuse/ demolition of building
4.
Discuss and apply key project management methodologies related to development of sustainable building
5.
Analyse and discuss best practices of sustainable design and construction

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to sustainability United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UN SDGs) Applying sustainability Three pillars of sustainability Sustainable agenda – built environment within the imagining future sustainable cities Climate change Sustainable design and construction processes Waste management Environmental Law Renewable energy and energy efficiency Sustainability assessment, e.g., BREEAM and LEEDS Sustainable building materials Energy requirements and the role of resource efficiency in buildings Understanding the environment-economy relationship Trade-offs between environmental management and competitiveness

Assessments

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