| Module Title: | Commercial and Industrial Technology 2, Sustainable Technology 2 |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures
Projects
Practicals
Private study
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| Module Aim: |
The aims of the Commercial & Industrial Technology section of this module are:
1. To create an understanding of superstructure and the performance requirements of framed buildings, external envelope & elements within the internal environment.
2. To provide an advanced study and understanding of the benefits and integration of sustainable building practices.
3. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques related to superstructure requirements.
The aims of the Sustainable Technology section of this module are:
1. To examine the impact of the building on the users and occupants in relation to wellbeing and universal accessibly.
2. To examine waste management and reduction methods.
3. To apply acquired knowledge to DEAP software so as to be able to complete a BER certificate. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of superstructure and the performance requirements of framed buildings, external envelope & elements within the internal environment. |
| LO2 |
To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding and awareness of waste management, building circularity, urban mining, and embodied carbon management. |
| LO3 |
To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding and awareness of the impact of the building on the users' wellbeing and universal accessibility. |
| LO4 |
Complete a Building Energy Rating (BER) using DEAP software |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Superstructure and framed buildings (60h)
A.(a) Timber frame. (b). Hybrid systems (c). External Envelope. 1. Walls I. Insulation. II. Waterproofing. III. In-situ and precast R.C. IV.
Prefabricated external wall systems. Cassette systems.V. Rainscreen Facade systems VI. Curtain walling glazed and double skin façade
systems. VII. Green Walls. VIII. Prefabricated masonry panels. IX. Prefabricated timber panels X. Prefabricated R.C., GRC, GRP XI. Metal
cladding XII. Stone, brick and concrete composite facings.
B.Roofs. I. R.C. slabs. II. R.C. Flat roof. III. Insulated metal roofing systems. IV. Timber flat roofs. V. Metal decking. VI. Green roofs.
VII. Waterproofing. VIII. Insulation requirements. IX. Prefabricated roof systems.
Cassette systems. 3. Windows & Doors I. Commercial window systems, Timber, Steel, Aluminum & Composite. II. Window fire ratings. III.
Commercial door systems, Timber, Steel, Aluminum & Composite.
C. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT. 1. Floors I. Cast in situ R.C. slabs. II. Prefabricated R.C. slabs. III. Metal deck & R.C. slabs. IV. Raised floors
/ Service zones. V. Prefabricated flooring systems. VI. Floor finishes – non-slip rating etc., VII. Suspended ceilings. 2. Stairs I.
R.C. Cast in situ. II. R.C. Prefabricated III. Timber stairs. IV. Metal stairs. 3. Walls I. Partition systems. 4. Joinery I. Internal doors. II. Internal
glazed screens. D. Fire Rating of Superstructure. Materials and Systems
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Waste Management (8h)
(a) Types of waste - domestic, hazardous and construction waste (b) reduction, treatment and disposal of waste (c) waste management regulations, legislation and laws (d) Building circulatory theory and urban mining.
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The Building and The Occupants' Wellbeing (4h)
(a) Environmental impact of construction materials on occupant wellbeing - volatile organic compounds (VOCs), etc. (b) Environmental impact of air quality on occupant wellbeing - radon, CO and CO2, etc. (c) Sick building syndrome
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Mobility and Access for All (12h)
(a) TGD Part M (b) building space design for disabled users (b) building services for disabled users (c) stairs, ramps, lifts and escalators, etc.
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DEAP Practicals (12h)
(a) Energy Ratings of Buildings (b) BER (Building energy rating)
(c) DEAP (Dwelling energy assessment procedure)
(d) Introduction to alternative assessment methods - NEAP & iSBEM
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
| Project | 60.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Examination |
A class based exam relating to all module theory |
1,2,3 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Applied superstructure and the performance requirements of framed buildings, external envelope & elements within the internal environment knowledge. |
1 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
Applied waste management, building circularity, urban mining, and embodied carbon management knowledge. |
2 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
Applied knowledge relating to understanding and having an awareness of the impact of the building on the users' wellbeing and universal accessibility. |
3 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Complete various Building Energy Rating (BER) assessmentsusing DEAP software |
4 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
7.00 |
| Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
| Project |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
168.00 |
Module Delivered In
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