Sustainability and the Circular Economy in the Built Environment
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of sustainability issues in the built environment, the associated environmental impacts and the SDGs.
Evaluate energy reduction design opportunities and formulate on-site energy management solutions to minimise energy use.
Evaluate waste reduction design opportunities and formulate on-site construction and demolition waste management solutions to minimise waste production.
Evaluate water reduction design opportunities and formulate on-site water management solutions to minimise waste use.
Critically analyse the carbon footprint and environmental impact of selected case studies.
Critically evaluate the social and ethical role of the built environment and its stakeholders.
Evaluate the implementation of circular economy principles within the built environment.