This module introduces the learner to modern building construction technology, the requirements of the building regulations and introduces current passive design approaches to the building form. Understanding its developed through sketch’s and drawing.
1. Modern Building Construction
Introduction to modern building technologies and methods
2. Building Regulations
Introduction to the requirements of and compliance with the Building Regulations. Regulations for structural moisture control and resistance. Assessment and control of structural thermal bridging. EU standards for passive house design for non-domestic buildings and UK green building standards.
3. Building Structure and Fabric
Introduction to substructure and description of various foundations types. Introduction to superstructure and description of various structural systems. Building fabric systems including, curtain walling, cavity walls, damp proof membranes, cross-wall construction, timber frame construction, types of pitched and flat roofs and green roofs. Floors including, RC slabs, metal decking, insitu framed structures/columns, precast concrete, RC & timber suspended floors. Types of reinforcement and fire protection of steelwork. Structural steelwork types and connections. Portal frames, multi-storey structures, curtain walling & glazing.
4. Passive Building Design
Introduction to passive design using, solar shading, solar control glazing, daylighting systems, use of thermal mass and other emerging passive design approaches.
