Component 1

Overview

You are required to prepare and present a group presentation (Approx. 10 – 12 PowerPoint slides) to explain the different environmental strategies that need to be implemented to reduce the energy consumption of a proposed new house with the aim of achieving a specific sustainability rate using BREEAM sustainability rating system. 

Component 2 

Overview

You are required to write a 3000-word report about sustainable construction and its impact on social, economic and environmental factors.

Learning Outcomes

This assessment will enable you to demonstrate in full or in part the following learning outcomes as identified in the module descriptors:

LO1

Understanding of the natural environment that needs to be protected and highlight environmental and sustainability issues.

LO2

Knowledge of considerations of materials, methods and technologies that can be used to improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of a project.

LO3

Understanding of environmental policies, legislation, initiatives, and performance measures, and appreciation of how they impact on design and construction.  

LO4

Understanding of the impact of sustainable construction solutions on social, environmental, and economic factors.

LO5

Understanding of the benefits and challenges of adopting sustainable construction methods.