Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
7424BEPG-SEP-CTY
Aims
To understand and evaluate the principles and techniques used in the construction of buildings.
To understand and evaluate the application and performance of sustainable building technologies.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically explain construction forms of both domestic and commercial buildings.
2.
Critically evaluate principles and application of sustainable, low carbon methods of construction and refurbishment.
3.
Appraise a range of building materials and technologies and critically evaluate their impact on building performance.
4.
Critically analyse the integration of building services and sustainable energy sources within domestic and commercial buildings.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Construction forms for domestic and commercial buildings.
Building Regulations and Approved Documents
Health and safety in construction
Sustainable and low carbon construction principles & technologies
Modern methods of construction
Building materials and building performance
Building life cycle and refurbishment
The principles and operation of building services for domestic and commercial buildings.
Module Overview:
This module enables you to understand and evaluate the principles and techniques used in the construction of buildings. You will gain a critical understanding of the properties and performance of building materials required and will come to appreciate the importance and complexity of building construction and technology. You will also investigate the decision making process involved in specifying the correct materials and integrating appropriate building services, in accordance with approved building regulations.
This module enables you to understand and evaluate the principles and techniques used in the construction of buildings. You will gain a critical understanding of the properties and performance of building materials required and will come to appreciate the importance and complexity of building construction and technology. You will also investigate the decision making process involved in specifying the correct materials and integrating appropriate building services, in accordance with approved building regulations.
Additional Information:This module develops student's ability to appreciate the importance and complexity of building construction and technology, and the decision making process on specifying the correct materials and integrating appropriate building services, in accordance with approved building regulations.