Overview
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 Low-Zero-Impact Buildings module at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) 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 Environment and Technology Awards: BIM in Design, Construction and Operation; Building Surveying
Programme Structure
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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 75 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience.
- If you are a non-UK student, you will need to show your valid passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland, please contact us for further advice.
- If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
1333 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1333 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
792 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 792 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.