NG2S104 - Sustainable Design Project 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sustainable Design Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Emmajane Mantle | ||
| Module Team: | Joanne Thomas, Emmajane Watkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To further develop an appreciation and understanding of the international protocols and UK/EU environmental laws that relate to sustainable development and recognise how they influence a holistic approach to the sustainable design of construction projects.
To develop skills in the industry-relevant techniques used in the assessment of the impact of construction projects on the environment, society and health and safety.
The utilisation of 2D CAD and 3D BIM software to develop conceptual design proposals that demonstrate a sustainable approach to project development.
Content Summary
Sustainable development and Climate Change, designing for climate change in the built environment.
International responses to Climate Change, EU/UK laws and directives impacting on sustainable development; e.g. Climate Change Act; Planning Requirements, Building Regulations Part L, WEEE, RoHS, Energy Performance of Buildings directive; Aggregates Levy; Landfill Tax; Climate Change Levy; etc.
Environmental aspects and impacts of the construction process; waste minimisation; resource exploitation, the re-use and recycling of materials.
The concept of sustainable design and stakeholder involvement. Role of the construction professional in sustainable development.
Primary design choices and scheme design and Environmental Assessment Methods.
Sustainable urban transport systems and barriers to the delivery of sustainable transport solutions.
Demolition and end of life considerations.
Application of industry standard design software for communication scheme design i.e.
2D CAD and 3D BIM including virtual building basics, creating virtual buildings and calculating building information from digital drawing information.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 48 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Gain a thorough appreciation of the need for a holistic approach to providing sustainable design solutions within the context of the UK’s Construction Industry. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an appreciation of the utilisation of BIM in the development and presentation of design proposals. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Group Design Project | 0 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | BIM Assessment | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✘ | |