The Building Performance: Timber & Steel Technologies module develops the learner’s understanding of the theories, principles and application of building performance, in the context of multi-storey residential timber buildings and medium span non-residential steel framed buildings, emphasising the importance of achieving an integrated approach to the incorporation of building performance and building services in building design. The learner will be able to evaluate the environmental impact of their proposed design and demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between various sustainable strategies including developing a knowledge of the principals of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Building performance for multi-storey residential timber buildings and medium span non-residential steel framed buildings:
- NZEB
- Environmental site planning
- Green roofs
- Rainwater harvesting
- The internal environment (space, light, air, warmth)
- BC(a)R Part 1 as it relates to environmental design
- The building fabric (moisture movement and the role of membranes)
- Zero carbon buildings and offsite construction
- Ecological impact and embodied energy
- Passive house principles
- Low and zero carbon technologies and renewables
- Innovative building materials (alternative and natural building construction methods)
- Drainage/sanitation and sewage disposal
- Commercial hot & cold water services
- Space heating technology
- Electrical services
- Mechanical Conveyors
- Fire detection, control and prevention
- Location of building services
- Natural & mechanical ventilation
- Energy supply and demand
- Energy calculations (U-value calculations for bridged layers and ground floor slabs)
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Lectures
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Tutorials
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Workshops related to projects
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Industry and practice guest lectures
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Application of principles to studio projects
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Self directed learning outside contact hours
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |