Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | BIM-ENABLED SUSTAINABILITY | ||
Code | ARCH746 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Stravoravdis Architecture S.Stravoravdis@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The module aims to develop of understanding for sustainability and sustainable environmental design and the role that BIM can play through modelling, simulation, data exchange and analysis on achieving a better outcome. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to establish basic knowledge of sustainability, sustainable environmental design and the key related concepts. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to present research results in a concise and understandable manner to a professional audience. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to investigate the potential of BIM and its related technologies in supporting sustainable design and enhancing environmental performance in theory as well as in practice. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with various sustainability assessment software and relevant BIM workflows and their use in the context of sustainable environmental design. |
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(S1) Research skills. |
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(S2) Critical thinking and analysis. |
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(S3) Independent learning skills. |
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(S4) Written communication skills. |
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(S5) Oral communication skills. |
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(S6) Graphical communication skills. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction to sustainability |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 – Seminar/Webinar Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial The majority of teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. Guest lectures, if required, can be online if the guest lecturer cannot attend in person. Wherever online engagement (TEAMS, ZOOM) is deemed to be beneficial (i.e. extra support sessions, assignment support, etc) it will be utilised. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
10 |
8 |
20 |
44 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 106 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 1 Case Study on BIM and Sustainability. Presentation. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 40 | ||||
BIM enabled sustainability planning assignment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 60 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |