Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
4539NCCG-JAN-PAR
4539NCCG-SEP-PAR
4539NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module will analyse concepts of refurbishment, the available options and the sustainability implications of the choices made. Students will apply knowledge from other modules to a refurbishment project. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to assess the appropriateness of a property for refurbishment and the sustainability of proposed actions.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the need for refurbishment.
2.
Compare refurbishment options for projects.
3.
Analyse the refurbishment process.
4.
Prepare a proposal for a refurbishment project.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Need for refurbishment including legislative changes, deterioration of the property, environmental needs, and other relevant factors.
Different scale of refurbishment options; small, medium and large
Intervention levels such as renovation, remodelling, demolition and others.
Process of refurbishment from identification of need to handover and the considerations to be included such as legal considerations.
Refurbishment design; analysis of drawings and survey reports, interpretation of client brief, outline schemes, budget and estimating, legislative compliance.
Evaluation of refurbishment schemes
Energy Performance Certificates and related software
Sustainable design