CEMIB2: Building Systems, Architecture & People

Module Provider:

School of Construction Management and Engin

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

M

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Prof TDJ Clements-Croome

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:
To show relevant aspects of the study of human factors in the built environment. These are most obviously relevant at the design stage, but they are also important during the building use, since sensible management requires information about user feelings and strategies post occupation.
To study environmental and energy performance of buildings using passive and environmental techniques. Buildings can operate satisfactorily with different levels of technology. Simple buildings will be compared with high technology buildings. The needs of people will be a prime issue underlying the course.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Although standards for (eg) levels of temperature and lighting are enshrined in various relevant regulations, this module will go beyond these specifications and look at the research techniques and evidence on which the regulations are based. As well as developing understanding of these research areas, the module should enable the student to develop or adapt tests for novel situations, and for purposes of monitoring and evaluation of building effectiveness.

Additional outcomes:
The module will provide the designer, the building owner, and the building manager with the techniques to evaluate research which assesses the needs and the performance of the building user.

Outline content:
The emphasis will be on the measurement of performance in, and `the feel' about the workplace. Topic areas will be as follows:

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, seminars, workshops, case studies and private study

Contact hours:

Assessment:
2 assignments each one being 3,500 words
Coursework: 2 assignments marked internally/externally and used to assess student's progress.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations:
No examinations
Requirements for a pass:
The students must obtain a mark of at least 40% in each assignment and an overall mark of 50%.
Reassessment arrangements:
Students who fail to obtain the minimum mark in any assignment will need to re-submit.