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Building sustainability performance metrics. Modelling, measurement and survey methods for sustainability assessment and rating of buildings. Design, management and operational strategies for improving building sustainability.
This is a research-led and advanced professional practice course which applies sustainability principles to the assessment of new buildings, and to the design of retrofits of existing buildings. Sustainability assessment is an essential part of building design. The course develops knowledge and critical understanding of sustainability principles, assessment methods and metrics, and their use in the integrated design of new buildings and retrofits. Learning includes reviewing key recent peer-reviewed literature, conducting design projects and a critical analysis of sustainability assessment tools.The course covers the following topics:•Sustainability principles and assessment frameworks•Sustainable building design principles and practices•Building carbon footprint and energy efficiency•Life-Cycle Assessment•Green building rating tools
A student who successfully completes this course should be able to apply advanced sustainability principles to:Critically assess and clearly communicate key issues and limitations related to the sustainability assessment of buildings and their components, including social, environmental and economic dimensions.Research, evaluate and implement sustainability assessment methods appropriate for use in sustainable building design practice.Integrate the use of sustainability assessment tools into building design practice.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Brian Guo
1 Sustainability Consulting Strategy - 30%2 Lifecycle Assessment Modelling - 40%3 Green Building Rating - 30%
All required course material will be provided to students.
Domestic fee $1,344.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Environmental Engineering .