Compulsory modules
Electrical Systems: Buildings and Renewable Energy (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for the student to understand the principles of electrical and power distribution systems in buildings and electrical renewable generation technologies, and apply this knowledge to the solution of complex electrical design.
Building Energy Supply Systems and District Energy Networks (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for the student to be provided with a practical foundation in system design and analysis, by developing the students' understanding of thermal plant in buildings including air conditioning systems, district heating, CHP and systems for heat recovery.
Net Zero Building Design (15 credits)
The module introduces the processes and principles of low energy and net zero carbon building design and modelling and, also, an overview of assessment methods and standards to specify and measure the performance of buildings.
Work Based Research Project
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Optional module (choose one)
Control and Commissioning for Low Energy Buildings (15 credits)
The aims of this module are for the student to understand the application of automatic control and smart meters in energy monitoring and commissioning and to examine the control problems in buildings and develop control strategies that will improve thermal comfort and building energy use.
Design Management (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of the principles of design management and techniques for cost and value management.
Federated Building Information Modelling (15 credits)
The creation, deployment and use of aggregated and integrated (Level 2) models are key goals of collaboration through BIM. This module aims to deliver hands-on practical skills on the use of BIM technologies (i.e. design software and collaboration tools) for creation and collaboration of federated/aggregated 3D BIM models. Applications of other digital technologies and integration with BIM for construction projects will be explored.