Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

5323BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To provide knowledge, awareness and application of building regulations, environmental standards and codes of practice appropriate to the discipline of architectural technology To develop understanding of sustainable design, materials and emerging technology in contrasting environments

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse statutory regulations and environmental codes of practice, and evaluate how they apply to the design of buildings, with particular reference to inclusive and sustainable buildings
2.
Evaluate the impact of climate change on building design and technology in contrasting environments
3.
Specify construction works using industry standards and discuss implications for building quality, sustainability and buildability.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Statutory Building Regulations, practice and procedures; design & fire safety Accessibility and Inclusive design Environmental standards and codes of practice Climate change and the built environment; an international perspective on sustainable design and technology Emerging sustainable technologies Researching materials and components, with particular reference to sustainable and low carbon technologies Introduction to the National Building Specification for specification of construction works Common Building Defects, remedial measures, preventative measures
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with knowledge, awareness and application of building regulations, environmental standards and codes of practice appropriate to the discipline of architectural technology. You will develop an understanding of sustainable design, materials and emerging technology in contrasting environments.
Additional Information:
This module provides students’ with knowledge, awareness and application of statutory controls, environmental design factors and develops understanding of specifying sustainable technologies.

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