Module Details

Module Code: BUIL C1504
Module Title: Building Performance and Services 2
Title: Building Performance and Services 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Sujana Sudhir
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are to provide students with a knowledge of the international and EU energy policies which have resulted in significant changes to Irish Building Regulations, Standards and Certifications. The details of the evolution of Irish building standards for energy performance and Energy Use. The challenge of building and renovating Irish buildings to achieve energy saving targets and NZEB.
Building services section:
Introduce the student to electricity distribution and heating & ventilation services in domestic scale buildings.
Integrate the building and its environment with the necessary mechanical and electrical utilities, and to harmonise the options with the various statutory regulations and energy efficiency principles.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the Legislative and regulatory context that influence energy performance of New and existing buildings in Ireland
LO2 Explain and apply the theoretical concepts underpinning thermal performance and insulation technology in domestic buildings.
LO3 Explain electricity distribution and heating & ventilation systems in domestic buildings and the physical and statutory regulations/standards that govern their integration.
LO4 Describe and choose appropriate renewable technologies that can meet the electric and heating load requirements in domestic buildings
LO5 Apply graphic conventions to represent Electrical layouts and heating& ventilation drawings specific to domestic scale buildings.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Energy Policy & Strategy
Climate Change and Energy Conservation, EU and Irish Policy related to Energy Performance of Buildings, NZEB Policy.
Energy Use in Buildings
Overview of energy, Energy use in buildings, Building Regulations for nZEB, Introduction of Part L, Domestic Building forms, concrete, Timber Frame and their Building Fabric, floors, walls, roofs.
Insulation Technology
Thermal insulation and U-Values, Insulation values and economies, Fire protection. Sound insulation. Insulation and fabric design.
Ventilation in buildings
Sources of moisture • Condensation in domestic buildings • Introduction to Building regulations Part F, Introduction to ventilation and Indoor air quality in domestic dwellings • Natural and mechanical ventilation strategies for domestic buildings. • Mechanical heat recovery ventilation systems
Electrical Installations
• Fundamentals of electricity • Power distribution • Introduction to Single and three phase supply. • Introduction to solar Photovoltaic technology • Protective equipment • Electrical symbols and drawing conventions • Introduction to electrical appliances electrical accessories and enclosures, wiring systems, electrical distribution and circuits, cable systems and layout, earthing and bonding and protection.
Space heating in domestic buildings
Introduction to types of space heating systems for domestic buildings- Passive and active space heating options, heating symbols and drawing conventions, Renewable technologies that support space heating in domestic buildings
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Building performance project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Building Services project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Exam & CA reassessment in certain coursework elements.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.33 40
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.33 40
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Roger Greeno, Building services, technology and design, Longman ; 1997. Essex, England [ISBN: 0582279410].
  • Roger Greeno 2015, Building Services handbook, 8 edition Ed., Routledge; [ISBN: 1138805637].
  • David V. Chadderton. (2013), Building Services Engineering, EDITION 6. [ISBN: 9781136326684].
  • Mike Riley,Alison Cotgrave. (2018), Construction Technology 1: House Construction, Palgrave, p.373, [ISBN: 9781352001891].
  • R. Chudley,Roger Greeno,Mike Hurst,Simon Topliss. (2011), Construction Technology, Heinemann Educational Books, p.630, [ISBN: 9780435046828].
  • Eugene Farrell,John A. McCarthy,Anthony McFeely. Homebond House Building Manual, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
  • Clive Beggs. (2009), Energy, Elsevier, p.356, [ISBN: 0750686707].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Danny Harvey 2007, A Handbook on Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy Systems, Earthscan Publications Ltd. [ISBN: 9781844072439].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • SEAI: Best practice guide;Heat pump Technologies.
  • SEAI: Best practice guide; Wood burning technologies for Irish consumers.
  • BSRIA: 2009Heat Pumps: A Guidance Document for Designers.
  • CIBSE. Electricity in buildings; Guide K.
  • ESB. Guidebook for ESB Networks Standards for Electrical Services Revision 5 January 2014.
  • CIBSE Knowledge series. (2006), How to design a heating system.
  • (2012), Modern central heating.
  • Building Applications Guide BG 33/2014;2014 Illustrated guide to hot and cold water services;.
  • Building Applications Guide BG 32/2014 The illustrated guide to electrical building services.
  • Building Applications Guide BG 2/2009 The illustrated guide to ventilation.
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