Low Energy Housing Retrofit (BENV0039)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is available for students on MSc EDE, MSc SBDE and MSc HWSB. This module can also be taken by IEDE PHD students subject to there being spaces available. Please note that we may only be able to confirm these spaces towards the end of the module selection period. Note that the module size may be restricted due to limited software licenses.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces future designers & practitioners to the methods, practice & consequences of retrofit utilised to decrease energy demand & improve environmental performance of our built stock. The module explores these issues through the Passivhaus framework, training students to use the PHPP tool to design and analyse retrofit projects. The course is delivered via lectures, workshops, group work exercises and field visits.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 26
Module leader: Professor Rokia Raslan
Who to contact for more information: bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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