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University of Derby: Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings

Institution University of Derby View institution profile
Department Department of Engineering
Web www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email marketing@derby.ac.uk
Telephone 01332 591044
Study type Taught

Summary

The most important aspect of any building design is the people inside. This innovative MSc programme explores not only the theories and principles of sustainable architecture but also crucial issues relating to human health in buildings.

  • Study a CIAT accredited course at a university which is one of only four CIAT Centres of Excellence in the UK

  • Draw on our extensive industrial links and the expertise of our research and practice active highly experienced staff

  • Add a new dimension to your knowledge of design and technology relating to energy efficiency in buildings

  • Gain vital practical experience through live sustainable design projects

  • Be inspired by specialist guest lectures, seminars and workshops

  • Learn from influential academics who are conducting important research into sustainable design

Our MSc is a contemporary sustainable architecture course offering an innovative blend of the established scientific theories and design principles relating to healthy buildings and environments.

This course enables you to build on your existing knowledge and skills by raising your awareness of the environmental impact of design decisions. It also looks at how to undertake holistic sustainable design analysis integrated within the building information modelling environment.

You will critically analyse current sustainable architecture and low energy design principles and technologies, government legislation, codes for sustainable design and other important professional, industrial and commerce drivers. You will also research issues that could adversely affect the health of building users, coming up with findings and solutions which are people-centred, proactive and preventive.

Sustainability is not just about the environment so you will also consider it in a broader contextual framework, including socio-cultural, economic and governance factors as well as advances in scientific and technological research.

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Derby University

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