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Core Module Information
Module title: Building Design and Technology 2 (GA)
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07401
Module leader: Lina Khaddour
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module explores the performance characteristics of construction materials, components, systems, and technologies commonly used in the design of non-domestic buildings. Through a combination of regulatory guidance, graphical visualisation, and technical drawings, students will examine key performance criteria as defined by non-domestic building standards. The module addresses essential design considerations for achieving internal comfort, energy efficiency, and external aesthetic quality. It further investigates the integration of construction and energy technologies required to meet these design objectives. By profiling building design, the module provides a contextual framework for assessing and evaluating material choices and energy strategies in relation to building performance, operation, retrofitting, and market value. Intermediate-level principles of energy efficiency, sustainability, and ecological sensitivity are embedded throughout, with relevance to both new construction and retrofit applications.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: To identify elements and components within non-domestic construction systems.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding for the construction methods for single storey and multi-storey non-domestic buildings.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding for the retrofit/refurbishment methods for single storey and multi-storey non-domestic buildings.

LO4: To identify the energy systems and operational technologies design for non-domestic buildings.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lina Khaddour
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 14 lectures are designed around the performance characteristics of construction materials, components, systems, and technologies commonly used in the design of non-domestic buildings. Through a combination of regulatory guidance, graphical visualisation, and technical drawings, students will examine key performance criteria as defined by non-domestic building standards. The module addresses essential design considerations for achieving internal comfort, energy efficiency etc.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 12 Group work tutorials are structured around the core themes of this module, which examines the performance characteristics of construction materials, components, systems, and technologies used in non-domestic building design. These tutorials provide a collaborative environment where students engage with regulatory standards, graphical representations, and technical drawings to analyse key performance criteria. Working in groups, students will explore UpToDate building design and technology.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops are designed to reinforce the core technical themes of the module through hands-on application and problem-solving. These sessions focus on calculating primary structural loads, designing appropriate foundations, and conducting LCA . To enhance industry relevance, guest lecturers from the construction and building performance sectors are invited to share current practices, case studies, and professional insights.
Online Guided independent study 162 Guided Independent Study supports the development of applied skills in structural assessment, sustainability evaluation, and integrated design thinking. Students are expected to engage in self-directed research to deepen their understanding of how non-domestic buildings perform throughout their lifecycle. This includes critically reviewing relevant literature, exploring current practices in materials and technologies, to strengthen students' problem-solving.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 50 4 Week 8 HOURS= PPT In groups of four, students will deliver a presentation assessing the environmental impact (A1–A4 stages) of a house in Brighton and propose a material-based improvement. Each member must present and will receive verbal feedback. All decisions must be supported by credible sources such as academic literature, EPDs, or trusted databases.
Project - Written 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 Students will submit an individual report covering:Site Appraisal: Ground conditions, investigative works, and substructure proposals.Building Appraisal: Description of location, construction period, systems, and dimensions.Demolition vs Retrofit: Comparative analysis of both options, considering technical and environmental factors.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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