Environmental Building Systems
Description
This module progresses from energy efficient services to explore more advanced sustainable design, energy efficient and renewable energy technologies to meet building regulation requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an UNDERSTANDING of the energy requirements and ecological consequences of a proposed development, including a KNOWLEDGE of full service integration from domestic projects up to mixed-use commercial applications.
Demonstrate an AWARENESS of the requirements and procedures of Irish and EU environmental legislation and regulations.
Demonstrate a KNOWLEDGE of green design, ecological choices, passive solar and sustainable construction strategies, including being able to DESCRIBE energy efficient building facades and atria used in Architectural design.
Demonstrate an AWARENESS of how to implement passive house standards for new and existing domestic dwellings.