2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
| Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
| Partner: | |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Lina Khaddour |
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
| Online | Guided independent study | 85 | This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff. Students may have the opportunity to participate in annual Design Innovation Challenges, and retrofitting challenge subject to funding availability. These events often include site visits and a themed design competition in collaboration with industry partners, offering students valuable exposure to real-life challenges and professional feedback from practitioners. |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 20 | By the end of the lecture series, students will be equipped to engage critically with sustainable design challenges, develop context-sensitive solutions, and contribute meaningfully to more resilient and environmentally responsible built environments. |
| Face To Face | Tutorial | 10 | By working through practical tasks and dynamic case-based discussions, students will build the confidence and competence needed to evaluate sustainability holistically and contribute meaningfully to environmentally responsible building practices.
Through the tutorials, students will gain hands-on, practical experience. Each session is built around real-life case studies and interactive role-playing exercises, providing an engaging environment, team work and problem solving. |
| Online | GROUPIND_STUDY | 85 | This learning approach empowers students to take ownership of their educational journey, encouraging active engagement with course content beyond the classroom. Supported by structured tutorials and clearly defined assessments, students work collaboratively in groups to explore key topics, apply concepts to real-world scenarios, and develop problem-solving skills. While the study is largely self-directed, academic staff provide guidance and feedback to ensure a focused and productive experience. |
| Total Study Hours | 200 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 | |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
| Report | 50 | 1~2~3~4 | Week 8 | , WORDS= 3000 words | For a country of their choice, students will produce an individual report that critically evaluates sustainable building design and construction strategies within that national context. The report will examine relevant government policies and regulatory frameworks, analyse design and construction practices, and propose informed recommendations for enhancing building performance. Through this assessment, students will apply theoretical and technical knowledge to a real-world scenario, demonstrating their ability to integrate environmental, economic, and social dimensions into sustainable building solutions. |
| Report | 50 | 3~4~5 | Week 13 | , WORDS= 3,000 words | Coursework 2 involves group of four students where students team acts as a sustainability consultancy team tasked with assessing the carbon performance of a residential building in UK. Same mark is provided for the whole team. A group presentation is requested to assess the members participation. Students are also required to propose at least two improvement strategies—one related to materials and another based on passive design—and quantify their carbon savings both in absolute terms and as percentages. All decisions must be supported by robust, academic or industry-standard sources such as peer-reviewed articles, EPDs, or trusted databases like ICE. |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |