Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

The module will be assessed through a practical skills assessment and a written report.

Campus

Frenchay

Careers/further study

This module can be taken as a stand alone module, or used to build up credit towards a named postgraduate qualification (PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters) within our School of Architecture and Environment Awards: BIM in Design, Construction and Operation; Building Surveying

Content

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the role of BIM to design and operate comfortable buildings that significantly reduce/eliminate energy use
• Assess low/zero-carbon and renewable technologies
• Apply BIM and low/zero carbon technology to evaluate building environmental performance
• Evaluate, compare and select best passive solutions
• Evaluate the impact of Part L, BREEAM, LEED, EPC ratings, and code for sustainable homes on Low/zero impact buildings
• Apply BIM and building environmental tools to perform lighting analysis
• Apply BIM and building environmental tools to perform thermal analysis
• Draw conclusions on the developments of low/zero impact building on energy use, CO2 emissions, occupant comfort, light levels, and ventilation.

Course Director

Karina Silverio

E-mail

For any questions in relation to the course, i.e. content, assessments, submissions, etc. please contact the Programme Leader directly (Karina.Silverio@uwe.ac.uk). For queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. fees, etc. please contact us using the on-line enquiry form or phone number below.

Entry Requirements

Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience.

If you are a non-UK student, you will need to show your valid passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland, please contact us for further advice.If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements.

We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the course or assessment.

Introduction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations is fast becoming the industry standard approach to designing, analysing, and managing building lifecycle. 

Low/Zero-Impact Buildings assesses the role of BIM in designing and operating comfortable buildings that significantly reduce or eliminate energy use. You will evaluate low or zero-carbon and renewable technologies, apply BIM to evaluate buildings' environmental performance and explore the impact of Part L, BREEAM, LEED and EPC ratings.

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered by way of five study days for face-to-face teaching. Recorded lectures and the use of email discussion groups of virtual learning environments (VLEs) and other technology-aided means are also employed.

Study facilities

The University has excellent facilities, accessible to all students, as required; however, it is expected that much of the work will be carried out within the work environment.

Find out more about the facilities and resources UWE Bristol has to offer.

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Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)