ARC207   Environment and Technology 3   (10 credits)

Description

The overall aim of the Environment and Technology modules is to provide the knowledge and ability in building technology, environmental design and construction methods that are necessary to undertake design projects in the Design Studio.  This module (ARC207) and the following module (ARC208) are paired thematically and present principles of building and resources, including in this module: -  principles of building structures and foundations, materials for structure -  embodied energy (embodied carbon) in structures, structural design using low-carbon, low-environmental-impact, recycled and renewable materials -  barrier free design (accessibility) and design for fire safety

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