Module Title: | Commercial and Industrial Technology 1, Sustainable Technology 1 |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures
Projects
Practicals
Private study
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Module Aim: |
The aims of the subject are:
1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction.
2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
The aims of the Commercial & Industrial Technology section of this module are:
1. To provide an awareness and understanding of the functions and requirements for substructure, & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction.
2. To provide an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques.
The aims of the Sustainable Technology section of this module are:
1. To develop competence in the evaluation of both traditional and renewable energy use in buildings.
2. To foster an understanding of sustainability issues in the design, construction, operation and usability of buildings. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of substructure & foundations systems of commercial and industrial construction and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern construction techniques. |
LO2 |
To prepare and demonstrate understanding of the role and function of practicals, projects and reports and their interaction with modern construction techniques and the operation of the building site. |
LO3 |
Demonstrate through sketches and written descriptions a knowledge of and reasoning behind sustainable building design in relation to the building's superstructure |
LO4 |
To describe, explain, illustrate and apply an understanding of materials, properties, junctions and their interaction with modern superstructure construction techniques. |
LO5 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of building energy related legislation, regulations, certification, economics, and usage. |
LO6 |
Demonstrate through sketches, written descriptions and applied calculations a knowledge of energy efficient and sustainable building design, sustainable building practices and the usage of alternative sustainable energy technologies (renewables) for a building. |
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 |
Substructure, Foundations & Building Sites (48h)
a). Isolated bases (b). Piled and raft foundations. (c). High thermal performance foundation systems i.e. passive house. (d). Underpinning, retaining walls. Basements (e). Insulation for foundations (f) Temporary works. (g) Demolition work.
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The Energy Efficient Building (12h)
(a) Impact of building form, thermal mass & orientation on a building's thermal performance
(b) Passive and active solar heating & cooling
(c) Thermal insulation and economical thicknesses, (d) thermal bridges and psi values, (e) airtightness and air infiltration
(f) Passive House Standard
(g) Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)
(h) Energy Retro Fitting techniques & details
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Sustainable Buildings (8h)
(a) Sustainable Building Materials, sustainable materials, environmental impact of construction materials, management of the construction process & operation of the building
(b) Green buildings, green/blue roofs & walls
(c) Recycling water & waste; grey water, rainwater harvesting, SuDS
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Energy Legislation, Policies, Standards and Certification (4h)
(a) Energy legislation, taxes and trading (b) Standards and codes of practice, e.g. Part L, Building Regulations, ISO 50001 (c) National & international energy policies (d) Eenrgy Certification, e.g. BREEAM, LEED, BERs
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Energy Management (6h)
(a) Energy management
(b) Energy Audits
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Energy Consumption Analysis (6h)
(a) Degree days (b) fuel types (c) fuel consumption and costs
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Energy Technology and Renewables (12h)
(a) Renewable energy sources - solar thermal and PV panels, heat pumps, wind turbines, bio fuel, micro CHP, nuclear, etc.
(b) Integration of alternative technologies into building design & construction methods
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Practically based projects applying class based knowledge |
1,2 |
40.00 |
n/a |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
A formal end of year exam covering class based theory, design and calculations |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
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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