Eco Building Design
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Eco Building Design Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 110*

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction to Building Biology
2

Building Materials
3 Construction
4 Services
5 Temperature: Heating and Cooling
6 The Internal Environment Ventilation
7   Light
8   Acoustics
9   Ergonomic Considerations
10   Psychological Considerations
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 - Introduction to Building Biology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain the concept of healthy buildings including its relevance to human health
 

Module 2 - Building Materials.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine building materials which are safe to human health
 

Module 3 - Construction.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise the roofing and flooring options mentioned in this unit
 

Module 4 - Services.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain how the way in which services are installed, can impact upon the health of people using a building
 

Module 5 - Temperature: Heating and Cooling.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine how people can control and conserve energy
 

Module 6 - The Internal Environment Ventilation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the importance of optimum ventilation
 
Module 7 - Light.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the numerous forms of light and discuss each in detail
 
Module 8 - Acoustics.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define acoustics and explain how it can be altered to suit various needs
 
Module 9 - Ergonomic Considerations.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the term Ergonomics and describe the elements of a working ergonomic relationship
 
Module 10 - Psychological Considerations.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the psychological aspect of building interiors

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