Module code: CSE6017-B
The current global sustainability agenda raises the significance of low carbon design supported by momentous bottom up initiatives such as Extinction Rebellion, Global Climate Strikes, etc. Hence, creating low carbon buildings helps to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient use of resources besides enhancing people's health and wellbeing. The shift towards new design and construction methods plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable strategies throughout the entire building life cycle. We need to collectively achieve thoroughly considered and innovative architectural propositions following a holistic approach to architectural design where space, structure and performance work together to achieve low to zero carbon design. The module aims to Further explore the role and impact of key environmental systems on low energy building design and performance. Help students reflect on advanced environmental design strategies that respond to occupants’ needs, comfort and improve building energy performance. Allow students to explore, identify and evaluate the interrelationships between the various environmental mechanisms and address them in a rigorous manner by developing design strategies that deliver comfortable environments for building users. Provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to undertake a meaningful study and investigate an Architectural Technology subject, issue, or problem and to produce a usable outcome that can be applied in real life situations. Develop a depth of knowledge and understanding about research and project development, appropriate to graduate level. Download the PDF for CSE6017-B_2024_5.pdf