Module Details

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Title SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Code ARCH734
Coordinator Dr H Mohammadpourkarbasi
Architecture
Haniyeh.MPK@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the principles underpinning the environmentally sustainable design and develop skills for more sustainable design practices in areas such as passive design, sustainable construction and low impact building materials. The module recognises that sustainable development is not limited not only to environmental considerations but also to the establishment of a social, economic and cultural balance - hence, some time is spent considering the eco-refurbishment of existing buildings within their traditional communities. The module will take the form of a series of lectures and design studio tutorials that will introduce basic principles and examples of good practice. For the assignment, students will be expected to derive a design solution and an environmental strategy for a building type and site, and demonstrate both at a strategic and technological level.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Develop an understanding of the principles underpinning environmentally sustainable design in the wider context of sustainable development.

(LO2) Develop sustainable design skills through the completion of a comprehensive building design project that is based on clear environmental design strategies and sustainable architecture principles.

(LO3) Develop an ability to conduct an environmental assessment of own design project according to well established assessment tools.

(LO4) Develop drawing, model making and oral skills for clear communication and presentation of ideas in reviews.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.


Syllabus

 

Students will receive a range of lectures on a range of sustainable/environmental topics including (but not limited to) ... passive and active solar design principles natural ventilation of non-domestic buildings low and zero carbon building design principles low embodied energy materials (straw bale, rammed earth etc) recycled materials reducing water consumption rain water harvesting Sustainable construction techniques 2 A design scheme of a suitable complex brief that has an environmental/sustainable agenda with an urban site. Students must derive a design solution from a well-researched environmental strategy. Where possible, visits may be arranged to local buildings that demonstrate key sustainable principles.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 – Lecture, seminar and tutorials

Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

  12

      36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 264
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for a late submission.  N/A    100       

Recommended Texts

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