Introduction to Sustainable Design for Houses

• • Module 1: Sustainability and Housing
  • Chapter One: Introduction to the Subject
  • Chapter Two: Understanding Sustainability
  • Chapter Three: Housing and Environmental Impact
  • Chapter Four: Housing Affordability
  • Chapter Five: The ‘Big’ Question
  • Chapter Six: Housing Diversity
  • Chapter Seven: Housing the Future
  • Module 2: Sustainable Design
  • Chapter One: Introduction to Sustainable Design
  • Chapter Two: Myths and Hidden Benefits of Sustainable Design
  • Chapter Three: The ‘Cost’ of Sustainable Design
  • Chapter Four: Smart Design: Functionality
  • Chapter Five: Smart Design: Quality
  • Chapter Six: Setting Priorities
  • Module 3: Design for Climate
  • Chapter One: Introduction to Design for Climate
  • Chapter Two: Solar Access and Shading
  • Chapter Three: Ventilation and Insulation
  • Chapter Four: Building Envelope 1: Heavy and Light
  • Chapter Five: Building Envelope 2: Openings
  • Chapter Six: Putting it all Together
  • Module 4: Design for Health
  • Chapter One: Housing and Health: Indoor Air Quality
  • Chapter Two: Housing and Health: Wellbeing
  • Chapter Two: Thermal Comfort
  • Chapter Three: Materials and Health
  • Chapter Four: Condensation and Moulde
  • Module 5: Systems, Products and Materials
  • Chapter One: Introduction
  • Chapter Two: Heating and Cooling
  • Chapter Three: Hot Water
  • Chapter Four: Lighting
  • Chapter Five: Solar Electricity
  • Chapter Six: Water and Waste
  • Chapter Seven: Materials
  • Chapter Eight: Alternative Building Materials

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject aims to develop an awareness of environmental and human health impacts of housing in order to inform critical and creative decision-making in the design and renovation of houses. You will explore how housing affects our own health and the health of the planet, and how sustainable design can reduce environmental impacts and improve wellbeing. You will also learn how to make design choices that are more sustainable in relation to your personal needs and circumstances. The subject will emphasise reflective thinking, practical knowledge and an integrated approach that relates issues of sustainability to quality design, functionality and value.

• Five Online Quizzes (25%)
• Short Answer Questions (25%)
• Housing Brief (50%)

Current study term: 25 Sep 22 to 11 Dec 22

Next study term: 19 Feb 23 to 28 May 23