Module Details

Module Code: SERV
Module Title: Building Performance and Services 5
Title: Building Performance and Services 5
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Sujana Sudhir
Domains:  
Module Description: To examine different processes involved in the energy performance rating of non-domestic buildings. The requirements of non-domestic BERs based on the current EU and Irish legislation

The?aims?of?building services section:?•?
To?make?students?aware?of?the?extensive?range?of?energy?efficient?specialized?services?for?modern?buildings?to?improve?overall?building?performance
 
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/calculations underpinning the energy performance of Non-domestic buildings
LO2 Embed energy and performance analysis into the heart of the design process using Integrated environmental assessment tools for non domestic buildings
LO3 Recognise and choose specialised M&E services specific to modern specialised buildings and apply physical and statutory regulations/standards that govern their integration
LO4 Apply graphic conventions to represent the various specialised M&E services specific to larger 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
Ventilation and air conditioning
• Fundamentals of HVAC • Types of Air conditioning systems and their applications in buildings • Spatial and physical requirements to accommodate a HVAC system in buildings
Smart buildings/technologies
• Characteristic features of smart buildings and introduction to Structured cabling systems, Direct digital controls, High band width communication infrastructure, Smart metering technologies, Advanced lighting and HVAC controls. • Areas of application for different control systems-time based controls, temperature based controls and lighting controls.
Security and fire protection
• Intruder alarm systems • Detection devices and sensors • Introduction to fire triangle and fire equipment. • Fire detection and alarm systems • Fire management services, Permanent fire protection building installations
Energy Assessment Procedures
Energy Ratings of Buildings DEAP (Dwelling energy assessment procedure), NEAP (Non-domestic Energy Assessment Procedure) & use of SBEM, EN 16001 Energy Management, European Energy Manger/ Certified Energy Manager principles
SBEM
NEAP methodology, Part L structure, collation of data for analysis, utilize SBEM software to assess compliance and energy performance. evaluation of results, analyze software calculation mechanisms and structure, Legislation National & European legislative environment, EPBD Recast, Cost Optimal Framework, NZEB definitions, SI 666 and accompanying Technical Guidance Document (Part L), Energy Performance Techniques Overview of energy performance techniques applicable to building technology and energy systems, comparison of different international approaches, study of benchmarks for building industry (NZEB, Passive house, Part L), PHPP Rating system structure, NZEB, Passive house theory and technology, analysis of main pillars of energy performance (heating & cooling load data, climate data, ventilation performance), completion of basic energy modelling using PHPP, software inputs & outputs, evaluation of results
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
  • DCLG. (2010), SBEM Technical Manua, V3.5.a Ed. SEAI, Ireland.
  • DCLG. (2010), SBEM User Guide ROI,, 3.5.b Ed.,. SEAI, Ireland.
  • (2013), Passive House Planning Package User Guide, version 8 Ed. PassivHaus, Dramstadt.
  • BRE. (2007), SBEM for Non-domestic Buildings, BRE, UK, [ISBN: 1860819575].
  • Peter Burberry 1997, Environment and services, Longman Harlow, Essex, England [ISBN: 0-582-24521-4].
  • David V. Chadderton, Building Services Engineering,6th edition,2013,ISBN13:978-0-415- 69932-7.
  • Randall McMullan, Environmental Science in Building,7th edition,2012,ISBN-13:978-0-230- 29080-8.
  • Randall Thomas, Environmental design: an introduction for architects and engineers,3rd Edition,2006.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • BRE Information paper IP 13/08 part 1 2008, An introduction to Intelligent buildings[ISBN: 9781848060777].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • CIBSE. A guide to HVAC building services calculations,2nd edition.
  • Data centre structured cabling guide;Cable express, White paper.
  • Technical handbook on non domestic-Fire.
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