Module Details

Module Code: ENVI7006
Title: Environmental Assessment
Long Title: Environmental Assessment
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 modules focuses on the sustainable features associated with dwellings: energy, material selection, health & well-being, inclusiveness and adaptability.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Perform calculations (using DEAP software or equivalent) to demonstrate compliance with TGD Part L - Dwellings & NZEB.
LO2 Propose strategies for building(s) to demonstrate incorporation of sustainable features typically associated with Building Assessment Methods, Universal Design and Lifetime Homes Standard.
LO3 Propose solutions for apartment building(s) to demonstrate compliance with national design standards and policies of local planning authorities.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Thermal Bridging
Introduction to thermal bridging and examples of typical problems & solutions to poor thermal bridging detailing.
Regulation
Theory behind energy assessment and application of a software package to a residential unit in compliance with T.G.D. Part L Dwellings & NZEB
Sustainable house/apartment design.
Application of industry recognised building assessment methods/standards, 'Lifetime Homes' Criteria, Universal Design Principles and sustainable planning guidelines to housing units in an Irish context.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Evaluate an existing residential building's performance with TGD Part L Dwellings including justification of compliance.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Redesign a residential unit to meet the sustainability requirements associated with typical building assessment methods in the sector and national & local design standards.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 45
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Undertake a critical analysis of a residential unit design to demonstrate compliance with TGD Part L & NZEB using a software package.
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 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course Content Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CARCT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 6 Mandatory
CR_TARCH_7 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology 6 Mandatory