NG2S117 - Sustainable Design 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sustainable Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Emmajane Mantle, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop an appreciation of how the UNSDGs can be applied to construction and civil engineering projects and recognise how they influence a holistic approach to sustainable design.
To develop skills in industry-relevant design software and use them to evaluate the sustainability of proposed design solutions, and quantify and communicate a project’s technical and performance data to a professional standard.
Content Summary
Review Climate Science including modelling, weather, impacts upon nature, oceans and people.
Review the current UK and International position regarding climate change and the challenges presented by the 2015 Paris Accord and subsequent International Climate Agreements.
Challenging and developing the design brief to prioritise sustainability and fitness for purpose.
Designing and specifying according to current and future UK target emissions, working towards the 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target.
Measuring sustainability in the built environment using industry standard environmental assessment methodologies.
Gain competence in using BIM software to generate civil engineering technical drawings and formally communicate design solutions to a professional standard.
Introduction to the use and functionality of BIM beyond simply convey design intent – consider other aspects including Project Information Management, Building Lifecycle Management, Transactable Interoperable Data and how these can be used to inform areas such as clash detection, project cost analysis and building performance.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand, evaluate and demonstrate a thorough appreciation for the need for a holistic approach to generating sustainable design solutions within the context of the global climate emergency. |
| LO2 | Understand and practically demonstrate competence in using BIM software to develop and communicate design intent and generate data that supports sustainable design choices. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Design Proposals Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Production of Technical Drawings | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✘ | ✔ | |