Browse Hierarchy ARCH7029: Advanced Low Carbon Building Technologies

The aim of this module is to support students in developing an understanding of the principles and gaining up-to-date knowledge of how to create buildings that have a very low carbon footprint. The module introduces the principles of building design and construction that minimise the carbon impact of a building including: building form and configuration and building envelop and construction to reduce energy requirements; highly-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation systems and energy-efficient appliances to minimise energy use; renewable energy (zero carbon) systems; and subtle human control systems that empower occupants to become part of the building energy operation systems. The module emphasises the influence of the climatic context of the building, and considers techniques to achieve low carbon buildings in different climates experienced around the world. The module also introduces standards and benchmarks for low-carbon buildings that can aid developers to achieve high performance buildings. The module provides students with detailed knowledge of low carbon building technologies that complements knowledge gained in other modules, which address the urban scale and community context, assess existing buildings in terms of their performance, model new construction and develop comprehensive designs.