ARCT20020 The Indoor Environment

Academic Year 2022/2023

The Indoor Environment module explores the relationship between the external microclimate, the indoor environment and occupant comfort, health and well-being through theory and application. It considers the physical role of the building and its components in modifying the internal environment. Subject areas covered include the visual, thermal and auditory environments, ventilation and indoor air quality and the energy and environmental consequences of related building design strategies. The module is delivered through lectures and supported by research in the form of study projects.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of sustainable and healthy design and of generic environmental attributes of contemporary buildings and their indoor spaces.
Demonstrate an ability to employ research skills in support of sustainable and healthy design.
Demonstrate an understanding of key building performance indicators and design responses for their optimisation.

Indicative Module Content:

The module considers the indoor environment from both a human comfort perspective and its potential impact. Light, daylight, indoor air quality and health & well-being, thermal and energy performance, acoustics and passive design are subjects covered by this module.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

36
Total

108
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is mainly delivered through lectures and project work. Students undertake two projects that are designed to develop subject-relevant research skills and which help to inform design as practiced in studio modules. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Study project Week 11 n/a Graded No

40
Project: Precedent Study Week 6 n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback will be given to students collectively in a timely manner. Individual feedback will be offered upon request.

Name Role
Dr Pierre Jolivet Lecturer / Co-Lecturer