Appraise the key legislative drivers in relation to sustainable building, low carbon design and energy efficiency of buildings.
Assessment Rationale
Coursework aims:
Assessment for this module is based on the design of building services solutions for
domestic and commercial buildings and an ability to demonstrate the sustainability of
these solutions, whilst maintaining human comfort.
Students will look at a case study building in order to undertake this assessment.
In the report (1000 words), which should include text, drawings and calculations,
students design a simple services solution for a domestic building, including an
assessment of the energy performance of the building, drawings and a rationale
explaining their design. (LO1, LO2 and LO3)
This coursework addresses the module learning outcomes. Namely, by the end of
the module the successful student will be able to:
1. Appraise the key legislative drivers in relation to sustainable building, low carbon
design and energy efficiency of buildings. (KU)
2. Undertake energy and carbon assessments using standard metrics and software
and analyse the results of such assessments. (KU)
3. Evaluate the function and design of building services for a simple building, relating
to sustainability and human comfort. (KU)
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Introduction to the Coursework
Requirements/Format
The coursework is an individual report, with a word count of 1000 words max and should
include text, drawings and calculations. Note. Drawings, tables and calculations will not
count towards your 1000 word count.
The coursework has a weighting of 25% towards your final module mark.
Key elements of the project will require in-depth research and proposals. These key
elements are outlined below in the assessment criteria.
Note: It is important to support all of your proposals with an appropriate rationale.
You will be provided with drawings of a simple 2 storey domestic construction on
which your coursework is to be based.
You will also be provided with a model of the building in Design SAP which is a
software package that you will use to analyse the buildings energy performance.
Design SAP 2012 calculates the SAP rating, the environmental impact rating
(EIR), the dwelling emission rate (DER), the target emission rate (TER), the
dwelling fabric energy efficiency (DFEE) and the target fabric energy efficiency
(TFEE) as well as incorporating Elmhurst’s professional U-Value calculator.
https://www.elmhurstenergy.co.uk/software/sap-energy-software
The coursework requires you to propose 2 enhancements to the house which improve its
energy performance characteristics by reducing its operational energy demand.
Your 2 enhancements must be as follows:-
1. To improve the fabric of the building, supported by u-value calculations
2. To improve the heating of the building
You will evidence the improvements to the building through comparing the building
performance of the house you are given, with the one which incorporates your
enhancements.
Your report is to be presented with the following supporting information (as a minimum):-
1. A title page. Not included in word count
Do NOT include your name or student number within the file name or anywhere
within your submission. The submission will be subject to anonymous marking.
Having logged into Turn-it-in on Blackboard, the system will record your
details anonymously and tutors will only see your name after the entire submission
has been assessed and provisional marks have been released to all students at the
same time.”
2. A contents page. Not included in word count
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3. A clear introduction setting out the performance characteristics of the house
before your suggested enhancements. This could commentary on information
such as:
a. the buildings use
b. its existing construction
c. the site and location
4. Proposals and rationale behind your 2 chosen enhancements including
demonstrating how they are compatible with the buildings existing or proposed
use, construction and location.
5. Supporting drawings and calculations should be of relevant technical details
complete with explanatory notes.
6. The report should be professionally presented, organised in a logical manner. It
should be easy to follow and to identify the main points.
7. The graphic material should add value, not confuse or have a neutral effect.
8. A conclusion, providing a clear summary of your proposals.
9. A list of references. Not included in word count.
10. The text is to be written with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
