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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR50351: Thermal performance of facades

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To provide a comprehensive understanding of how the different elements of a façade work separately and when combined as a whole building envelope to control energy flows in to and out of a building.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the ability to systematically evaluate the thermal performance of façade elements and building envelopes and a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles behind innovative materials and components.

Skills:
Independent, systematic investigation and evaluation of new materials/technologies, analytical skills for the assessment of whole building thermal performance, group working across disciplines to understand the drivers for, and constraints to, change.

Content:
Principles of heat flow through complex structures, evaluation of element performance, new materials and technologies, drivers for improved performance, regulations and rating schemes, condensation risk analysis and vapour control.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR50351 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-AFM12 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APM12 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Part-time)
  • TEAR-AFM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APM14 : MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Part-time)
  • TEAR-AFL12 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APL13 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design (Part-time)
  • TEAR-AFL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Full-time)
  • TEAR-APL14 : PG Dip Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering (Part-time)

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.