Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development

MSc: Energy and Sustainable Building Design

Sustainable buildings need not be technologically complex but a high level of sophistication in design procedures and performance analysis is required. The course has a multi-disciplinary approach to provide a broad insight into energy and sustainability issues.

Graduates will:

understand how renewable energy can be harnessed in buildings
be able to undertake the simulation and modelling tasks that are essential for credible building performance design and analysis
be able to work creatively within a multi-disciplinary design team

Modules studied:

Students also undertake a group design project, equivalent in scope to four modules. Working in teams from a realistic architectural proposal and design brief, students produce a design that satisfies specific environmental design criteria. The project develops modelling skills and applies computer analysis techniques in a design team context. Project outcomes are communicated through presentations and group and individual written reports.

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