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Eco Building Design

Stonebridge College.

Summary

Price
£239.99 inc VAT
Finance options
Finance options available
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
110 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
SAC Diploma
Awarded by Qualifications Register

Overview

Building biology, bio-house design, biological architecture and ecological building all refer to the construction of a building along lines of more natural, renewable resources and health of the occupants. In other words buildings become more people-friendly. It aims to establish a balance between technology, culture and biology.

Ensuring a building is constructed to meet the environmental needs of the area takes not only construction knowledge, but also skills in the art of eco-design. This course goes a long way to help provide these added skills and knowledge.

Description

Introduction to building biology

Environmental considerations in a building
Building biology
Europe
Biology and health of buildings
Cleaning materials

Building materials

Dangerous building materials
Chemical effects on the body
Timber
Plastics
Masonry/bricks and concrete
Timber treatments
Gas appliances, heaters and fireplaces

Construction

Roofs and roofing materials
Roof construction
Floors
Pests in buildings

Services

Electricity
Circuits
Measuring electricity
Power and Ohm's law
Terminology
Supply systems
Safety with electricity
Waste disposal
Waste water treatment using reed-beds
Suitable plants
Temperature control
Heaters and coolers

Temperature: heating & cooling

Energy conservation
Solar energy
Applications and the nature of solar energy
Greenhouses

The internal environment: Ventilation

Children and the elderly
Controlling excess moisture
Mould and mildew
Humidifiers
Carbon monoxide risk
Radon
Air cleaners

Light

Lighting principles and terms
Types of lighting
Replacing fixtures
Day lighting
Optimising energy efficiency
Measuring light

Acoustics

Human requirements for sound insulation
Secondary sound transmission
Speech privacy
Reverberation time
Measuring sound insulation
Improving sound insulation

Ergonomic considerations

Form, shape and dimension of spaces
Furniture design
Layout of interiors
Potential injuries
Office landscaping

Psychological considerations

Colour
Psychology of building interiors
General principles for house design
Qualities of the components
Creating effects

Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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