UO Construction Environmental Science

Course aim

To demonstrate the physical principles used in the design and management of buildings to create environmentally suitable and sustainable conditions.

Course content

Climate change, greenhouse emissions, solar radiation, energy efficiency, environmentally sustainable design parameters focusing on passive design strategies, indoor environmental quality, including thermal, lighting and acoustic comfort, water management and efficiency, renewable energy generation.

Textbooks

Szokolay, S V 2008, Introduction to Architectural Science: The Basis of Sustainable Design, 2nd edition, Elsevier

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Project, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation