EUA_5_947

Design Applications

Module Guide

Department of Urban Engineering

2013/14
Table of Contents

1. Module Details .............................................................................................................................. 3

2. Short Description........................................................................................................................... 3
3. Aims of the module ....................................................................................................................... 3
4. Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Knowledge and Understanding ..................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Intellectual Skills............................................................................................................................ 3
4.3 Practical Skills ............................................................................................................................... 3
4.4 Transferable Skills......................................................................................................................... 3
5. Assessment of the module ............................................................................................................ 4
6. Feedback ...................................................................................................................................... 4
7. Introduction to Studying the module .............................................................................................. 4
7.1 Overview of the Main Content ....................................................................................................... 4
7.2 Overview of Types of Classes ....................................................................................................... 4
7.3 Importance of Student Self-Managed Learning Time .................................................................... 4
7.4 Employability .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
8. The Programme of Teaching, Learning and Assessment ............................................................. 5
9. Student Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 7
10. Learning Resources ...................................................................................................................... 7
10.1 Core Materials ............................................................................................................................... 7
10.2 Optional Materials ......................................................................................................................... 7

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1. MODULE DETAILS
Module Title: Design Applications
Module Level: 5
Module Reference Number: EUA_5_947
Credit Value: 15 CAT
Student Study Hours: 150
Contact Hours: 42
Private Study Hours: 108
Pre-requisite Learning: None
Co-requisite Modules: None
Courses: 2090.3, 2072.2, 618.4
Year and Semester Semester 1 & 2
Module Coordinator: Dr Alan Dunn x7133 alan.dunn@lsbu.ac.uk T-606
Teaching Team: Dr Issa Chaer x7149 chaeri@lsbu.ac.uk T-605
Prof Andy Ford x7160 forda2@lsbu.ac.uk T-600
Subject Area: BSSA
Summary of Assessment Method: 100% coursework

2. SHORT DESCRIPTION
Working in small groups, students will develop an integrated design of mechanical and electrical services
for a small building requiring air conditioning. In the process students will apply knowledge from other
modules and explore the interaction between services, and between services and the building itself.

3. AIMS OF THE MODULE

 To apply knowledge and analytical skills to a building design project within the constraints of a
realistic operating environment.
 To develop team working and project management skills and to understand the responsibilities and
deliverables required of a building services engineer at the design stage of a construction project.

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES
4.1 Knowledge and Understanding
A Student will acquire knowledge and understanding of:
 design techniques specific to building services engineering.

4.2 Intellectual Skills

Students will develop their intellectual skills such that they are able to:
 select and apply appropriate computer-based methods for calculation and selection of
building services engineering solutions;
 create new processes or systems through synthesis of ideas from a wide range of
sources.

4.3 Practical Skills

Students will acquire and develop practical skills in Building Services such that they are able to:
 use computers and current software in quantitative and analytical work, as well as
general information technology for communication and data handling;
 apply engineering techniques taking account of industrial and commercial constraints.

4.4 Transferable Skills

Students will acquire and develop transferable skills such that they are able to:
 work with limited or contradictory information;
 communicate effectively;
 manage time and resources.

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5. ASSESSMENT OF THE MODULE
The module is 100% assessed by coursework in two stages, as described below. The assessment will take
place during the regular tutor meetings.

Stage Mark Description

Part 1 10  IES competencies (individual assessment)

 Develop a Client Brief

 Analyse the building loads, energy performance and carbon emissions
Part 2 10
 Participate in a charrette
 Select air conditioning system
 Develop a concept design
 Analyse the building loads, energy performance and carbon emissions
Part 3 30
 Energy strategy report
 Develop a Design Brief
 Prepare detail layout and schematic drawings for
o Heating
o Ventilation
o Cooling (if required)
Part 4 50 o Water services
o Electrical and lighting
 Confirm spatial requirements for services and builder’s work
 Prepare a Project Brief
 Prepare an Energy Strategy Statement

For details of the assessment criteria please see the project brief.

6. FEEDBACK
Feedback on your work will be given continuously through the year at meetings with tutors. Feedback on
interim assessments will be given within 15 working.

7. INTRODUCTION TO STUDYING THE MODULE

7.1 Overview of the Main Content
Pre-design activities: development of the client brief; stakeholder analysis; site survey; environmental
impact assessment; collation of previous experience and relevant case studies; setting of building
benchmarks; review of statutory and financial constraints.

Design activities: application of thermal modelling software to predict building loads and carbon
emissions. Development of an integrated design for heating, air conditioning, public health, electrical
power, and lighting.

7.2 Overview of Types of Classes

Students will develop their design in a workshop environment where they will continuously interact with
tutors and receive guidance and feedback. They will be trained in the use of thermal modelling software,
and the design process will be supported by in-house and guest lectures. Students will be expected to
apply knowledge and techniques learnt in other modules.

7.3 Importance of Student Self-Managed Learning Time

You are expected to spend around 4 hours per week in self-managed learning: background reading and
research, working on your coursework assignment, meeting with other group members and preparing for
tutorials with staff.

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 7.4 Employability
A valuable module to improve employability as it introduces the scheme of work used in
construction projects, develops team working skills and gives the student an opportunity to create
a portfolio of design work.

8. THE PROGRAMME OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND

ASSESSMENT
Date Activity
1 23-09-13 IES (1) PRJ (1)
2 30-09-13 IES (2)
3 07-10-13 IES (3)
4 14-10-13 IES (4)
5 21-10-13 IES (5)
6 28-10-13 Part 1 Assessment: IES Competencies
7 04-11-13 PRJ (2) Design Charrette
8 11-11-13 Deadline for Part 2 Submission
9 18-11-13 PRJ (3)
10 25-11-13 PRJ (4)
11 02-12-13 Progress Meetings
12 09-12-13 PRJ (5)
16-12-13
23-12-13 Xmas Vacation
30-12-13
13 06-01-14 Workshop
14 13-01-14 Exams Part 3 Assessment
15 20-01-14 Exams

1 27-01-14 Workshop
2 03-02-14 Workshop
3 10-02-14 Workshop
4 17-02-14 Workshop
5 24-02-14 Workshop
6 03-03-14 Workshop
7 10-03-14 Progress Meetings
8 17-03-14 Workshop
9 24-03-14
10 31-03-14
07-04-14 Easter Vacation
14-04-14 Easter Vacation
21-04-14 Easter Vacation
11 28-04-14 Workshop
12 05-05-14 May Day Holiday
13 12-05-14 Workshop
14 19-05-14 Examination Part 4 Assessment
26-05-14 Recess Week
15 02-06-14 Examinations

Key
AD Dr Alan Dunn
IC Dr Issa Chaer

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IES (1) Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Introduction to IES; defining the building geometry with ModelIT; navigating a model

Key reading: IES Manuals

IES (2) Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Drawing to scale; define building location and weather data with APlocate; shading and solar insolation studies
with SunCast

Key reading: IES Manuals

IES (3) Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Calculate the plant load with APCalc; determine energy consumption and CO2 emissions with APSim; analyse the
results with Vista.

Key reading: IES Manuals

IES (4) Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Specify building constructions types and assign them to the building.

Key reading: IES Manuals

IES (5) Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Specify the internal gains; specify operation profiles with APpro

Key reading: IES Manuals

PRJ (1) Introduction and Client Briefing Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Introduction to the Assignment; decide on teams; peer assessment, creation of team blog;

Key reading:
DA 2 Module Guide 2009/10 DA 2 Project Brief 2009/10
BSRIA (1996) A Design Briefing Manual BSRIA 2009 Building Services Job Book

PRJ (2): Design Charrette Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Key reading:
Lindsey, G. et al (2009) A Handbook for Planning and Conducting Charrettes for High-Performance Projects. 2nd.
Ed. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

PRJ (3): Benchmarking Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Key reading:
CIBSE (2008) Energy Benchmarks
CIBSE (2004) Guide F

PRJ (4): Value Engineering Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

“A systematic approach to achieving the required project functions at least cost without detriment to quality,
performance, and reliability.”

Key reading:

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 BSRIA (1996) Value Engineering of Building Services

PRJ (5): Air conditioning systems Given by: Dr Alan Dunn

Key reading:

9. STUDENT EVALUATION
Last year the module was well received. Students commented that the Blackboard site was too
complex and should be simplified. This has been addressed this year.

10. LEARNING RESOURCES

10.1 Core Materials
1. IES <Virtual Environment> student offer

2. Hawkins, G. (2009) Building Services Job Book – a project framework for engineering services.
Building Services Research and Information Association BG 1/2009.

3. Churcher, D. (2009) Framework for Building Services.2nd Ed. BSRIA BG 6/2009

ISBN: 978 86022 678 9

4. CIBSE (2013) TM54: Evaluating operational energy performance of buildings at the design stage..
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

5. Lawrence Race, G. et al. (2007) A guide to HVAC Building Services Calculations. 2nd Ed. Building
Services Research and Information Association BG 30/2007.

6. Churcher, D. et al. (2006) Applying HVAC building services calculations – Model Demonstration
Project. Building Services Research and Information Association BG 1/2006.

7. CIBSE (2004) Guide F - Energy efficiency in buildings. 2nd Ed. Chartered Institution of Building Services
Engineers.

8. Field, J. (2009) TM 46 Energy Benchmarks. Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.

9. Building Regulations

10. http://www.thenbs.com/BuildingRegs/KnowledgeCentre/

10.2 Optional Materials

1. †Hayden, G. W. and Parsloe, C. J. (1996) Value Engineering of Building Services.
BSRIA Application Guide 15/96 ISBN: 0-86022-450-3

2. †CIBSE (2005) Guide A: Environmental Design

3. †CIBSE (2007) Guide L: Sustainability

4. †Oughton, D. R. and Hodkinson, S. (2008) Faber and Kell’s Heating and Air-conditioning of Buildings.
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 10th edition.