This course in low energy design is tailored for professionals working in the built environment in an international context. If you are an architect or building professional, this course provides you with a practical and theoretical grounding in the subject. You will develop skills in a range of different methodologies for evaluating environmental conditions and predicting the effects of design solutions: these include data collection, interpretation methods and computer-based simulations of buildings. You will undertake practical studies in the field, setting up live monitoring projects working with real buildings and real data. Environmental simulation programmes are introduced and used within the course. This work is set within a framework of low energy design principles and against a background of sometimes conflicting theories of sustainability.
The Low Energy Architecture Research Unit (LEARN) within the department teaches the course. LEARN is one of the leading research units in Europe in this field, and is engaged in a range of European-funded research projects as well as research and consultancy work to government bodies, and commercial architecture and engineering practices. You will complete an equal number of taught and research-based modules. The course is designed to equip you with the skills and understanding you will need to formulate, evaluate and carry out a complex project. Core modules include: Energy Comfort and Buildings; Low Energy Architecture. Following three specialist modules: Building Simulation; Building Performance; Daylight and Energy Efficient Artificial Lighting.
In addition to an Honours degree in architecture or a built-environment-based subject, professional or practical experience is highly valued. Interest and enthusiasm are essential. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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