Module Details

Module Code: ENVI7003
Title: Climate Adaptation & Services
Long Title: Climate Adaptation & Services
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores global, EU and Irish policy surrounding climate design and the built environment. Site, building design and material strategies for a changing climate are explored. Mechanical cooling/ventilation systems and an introduction to energy assessment for dwellings is included.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Trace the development of policies and legislation as it relates to climate mitigation & adaptation in the built environment.
LO2 Apply climate adaptation measures to a theoretical or actual multi-storey residential building.
LO3 Make informed decisions with respect to passive, active & hybrid cooling and ventilation servicing systems for a multi-storey residential building.
LO4 Determine impact of building envelope and servicing decisions on overall energy consumption.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Legislation & Policy
EU directives, legislation, national & international policy on mitigation, adaptation and resilience to climate change as it relates to the built environment.
Buildings for a changing climate
Modifying site and building design to deal with predicted climate change: temperature swings, overheating, flooding, drought, changing ground conditions, storms, energy and food security issues.
Services
Cooling and ventilation systems applicable to domestic buildings.
Energy Assessment
Introduction to building regulations associated with the energy assessment of domestic buildings using software.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Ventilation & Cooling servicing systems for a multi-storey residential building.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Propose climate adaptation measures to a multistorey residential building to ensure future proofing.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Energy performance report.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course Content Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course Content Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Hyde et al.. (2007), The Environmental Brief, Taylor and Francis, Abingdon, [ISBN: 0415290457].
  • Fred Hall & Rodger Greeno. (2006), Building Services Handbook, Butterworth, [ISBN: 9780750682206].
  • The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. (2000), Mixed Mode Ventilation CIBSE AM13:2000, [ISBN: 1903287014].
  • The Chartered Institute of Building. (2005), Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings : CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, [ISBN: 1903287561].
  • Sofie, Pelsmakers. (2012), The Environmental Design Pocketbook, RIBA Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9781859463741].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 4 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 4 Mandatory