ARCT40640 Sustainable Design & The Occupant

Academic Year 2018/2019

In this module the student will initially explore the motivations that inform and argue for sustainable building design solutions. Particular emphasis is placed on the concerns for occupants, their health, comfort and well-being and balanced by concerns for energy, water and other natural resource consumption. Students learn the fundamentals and means by which to respond to these motivations and develop an indepth perspective through research and enquiry and supported by international exemplars.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of sustainable building design and performance within the context of concern for occupant comfort, health and well-being.
- Understand and participate in current debates within the area of sustainability as applied to building design and performance.
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to apply concepts and theoretical knowledge to related challenges both in Ireland and globally.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify relevant research questions and provide answers through the application of available knowledge.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Total

104
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Assignment: Assignment specified during the course

100

 Week 12

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible.