ARC208   Environment and Technology 4   (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 (ARC208) and the preceding module (ARC207) are paired thematically and present principles of building and resources, including in this module: -  principles of building envelope design, building materials, exterior and interior finishes -  embodied energy (embodied carbon) in envelope design and building finishes, options for low-carbon, low-environmental-impact, recycled and renewable materials

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