Module Details

Module Code: SERV
Module Title: Building Performance and Services 4
Title: Building Performance and Services 4
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Sujana Sudhir
Domains:  
Module Description: To gain knowledge and understanding of the Domestic energy assessment procedure to establish building energy rating.
To?gain knowledge and?understanding?of?M&E?services?specific?to?multistorey buildings.?•?Gain?comprehensive understanding of?building regulations?that govern?building?services?integration in?multi storey?buildings and large housing developments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss Building energy rating and apply theoretical concepts and calculations underpinning the energy performance of existing buildings
LO2 Identify and apply principles and interventions appropriate for energy upgrade and refurbishment of existing buildings
LO3 Identify and apply various M&E services specific to multi storey buildings and application of physical and statutory regulations/standards that govern their integration.
LO4 Apply graphic conventions to represent various M&E services specific to larger housing developments and multistorey, medium 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
Domestic energy assessment procedure and calculations
General principles, Calculation procedures and conventions- dwelling dimensions, ventilation rates, Heat losses, Domestic hot water, lighting and internal heat gains, solar heat gains, Mean internal temperature and dwelling thermal mass, space heat use, Space heating requirements, total energy use.
Energy upgrade and conditions for recommendation
Attic insulation possibilities, Cavity wall insulation, External wall insulation, Internal wall insulation, Replacement windows, Heating upgrade, Heating controls, Ventilation, Draught proofing, Other secondary measures
Building services in multistorey buildings
• Electrical supply and distribution; this includes horizontal and vertical distribution and spatial allowances to accommodate the same. • Drainage: Foul water and surface water drainage systems for multi-storey structures (eg.apartments). • Water supply: Cold and hot water supply for multi-storey structures; Pump and pressure boosting systems; Design and planning considerations for pumps, tanks and toilet area.Gas supply and distribution in buildings Mechanical Transportation • Design and planning considerations for Passenger lifts, speeds and capacities, • lift shaft construction; escalators and travelators; Refuse disposal management • Refuse management in multi-storey buildings
Artificial Lighting
• Fundamental of natural and artificial lighting • Lamps • Types of light fittings • Lighting levels • Artificial lighting design
Sustainable site services
• Introduction to Sustainable urban drainage systems • Services layout plans for housing development • Basic sizing calculations for SUDS systems, • Sustainable wastewater management systems
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
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
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
  • Attia, S. (2018), Net zero energy buildings (NZEB): concepts, frameworks and roadmap for project analysis and implementation,, Elsevier, Linacre House Jordan Hill Oxford UK OX2 8DP.
  • Eugene Farrell,John A. McCarthy,Anthony McFeely. Homebond House Building Manual, [ISBN: 9780952361480].
  • Clive Beggs. (2009), Energy, Routledge, p.356, [ISBN: 0750686707].
  • Alison Cotgrave,Mike Riley. (2012), Total Sustainability in the Built Environment, Red Globe Press, p.328, [ISBN: 9780230390584].
  • Roger Greeno. Roger Greeno 2015, Building Services handbook, 8 edition Ed., Routledge; [ISBN: 1138805637].
  • Roger Greeno. Roger Greeno, Building services, technology and design, Longman ; 1997. Essex, England [ISBN: 0582279410].
  • D Chadderton, Building Services engineering, E & FN Spon, 1995, ISBN 0419195300, [ISBN: D CHADDERTON].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Phil Parnham. 2012, Assessing Building Services, RICS Books [ISBN: 9781842197264].
  • H W Harrison and P M Trotman. H W Harrison and P M Trotman 2000, Building services, Construction research communications [ISBN: 1860814247].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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