Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations is fast becoming the industry standard approach to designing, analysing, and managing building lifecycle. 

Low/Zero-Impact Buildings assesses the role of BIM in designing and operating comfortable buildings that significantly reduce or eliminate energy use. You will evaluate low or zero-carbon and renewable technologies, apply BIM to evaluate buildings' environmental performance and explore the impact of Part L, BREEAM, LEED and EPC ratings.

Careers / Further study

This module can be taken as a stand alone module, or used to build up credit towards a named postgraduate qualification (PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters) within our School of Architecture and Environment Awards: BIM in Design, Construction and Operation; Building Surveying.

As this module carries university accreditation, once you have submitted your booking form, you will be required to provide the following supporting information for the Programme Leader to review and formally accept your application as required by the university.

• An up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of a work or academic reference)
• A brief personal statement to support your application
• A copy of your highest qualification certificate and transcript of modules studied
• For UK students, a copy of your photographic proof of ID (i.e. driver's licence/passport)
• For non-UK students, a copy of your passport. Please note you may need a Visitor Visa to come to the UK to study less than six months. Visit UWE Bristol's Visas website for more information.

For further information

Email: For any questions in relation to the course, i.e. content, assessments, submissions, etc. please contact the Programme Leader directly (Karina.Silverio@uwe.ac.uk). For queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. fees, etc. please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or by calling the telephone number below.

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)

Content

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the role of BIM to design and operate comfortable buildings that significantly reduce/eliminate energy use
• Assess low/zero-carbon and renewable technologies
• Apply BIM and low/zero carbon technology to evaluate building environmental performance
• Evaluate, compare and select best passive solutions
• Evaluate the impact of Part L, BREEAM, LEED, EPC ratings, and code for sustainable homes on Low/zero impact buildings
• Apply BIM and building environmental tools to perform lighting analysis
• Apply BIM and building environmental tools to perform thermal analysis
• Draw conclusions on the developments of low/zero impact building on energy use, CO2 emissions, occupant comfort, light levels, and ventilation.

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered by way of five study days for face-to-face teaching. Recorded lectures and the use of email discussion groups of virtual learning environments (VLEs) and other technology-aided means are also employed.

Assessment

The module will be assessed through a practical skills assessment and a written report.