Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleSUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY
Course Unit CodeCEC246
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Identify major problems facing the planet earth and human society.
  2. Explain the concept of Sustainability, and how building green is good for Cyprus and the World.
  3. Describe primary components of a sustainable engineering system.
  4. Explain design and construction principles for developing green structures.
  5. List roles that a civil engineer has in implementing a sustainable construction/development project.
  6. Perform detail evaluation of new and existing buildings based on LEED standards.
  7. Classify various technologies aimed at achieving global sustainability.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course ContentsMODULE 1 (Introduction to Sustainable Development):
·  Basic Concepts and Vocabulary (Definitions of Sustainability, Quantification Methods of Sustainability)
·  Ethics and Sustainability
·  Major Environmental and Resource Concerns
·  Defining Sustainable Construction (The Green Building Movement)
MODULE 2 (Sustainable Sites):
·  Site Selection
·  Development Density & Community Connectivity
·  Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access & facilities
·  Site Development: Open Space 17
·  Stormwater Design: Quantity & Quality Control
MODULE 3 (Water Efficiency):
·  Water Efficient Landscaping
·  Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation
·  Innovative Wastewater Technologies
·  Water Use Reduction
MODULE 4 (Energy & Atmosphere):
·  Optimize Energy Performance
·  On-Site Renewable Energy
MODULE 5 (Materials & Resources):
·  Storage & Collection of Recyclables
·  Building Reuse
·  Construction Waste Management
·  Materials Reuse
·  Recycled Content
·  Regional Materials
MODULE 6 (Indoor Environmental Quality):
·  Minimum IAQ Performance
·  Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
·  Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
·  Ventilation
·  Construction IAQ Management Plan
·  Low-Emitting Materials (e.g. Adhesives, Sealants, Paints, Coatings, Carpet Systems)
·  Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
·  Controllability of Systems: Lighting & Thermal Comfort
·  Daylight & Views
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Charles J. Kibert. 2007. Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons,
References
  • US Green Building Council. 2005. LEED® for New Construction & Major Renovations
  • ASHRAE Press. 2006. ASHRAE Greenguide: The Design, Construction, and Operation Of Sustainable Buildings, 2nd Edition. ISBN: 978-1933742076
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe course will be presented through theoretical lectures in class. The lectures will present to the student the course content and allow for questions. The material will be presented using visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint presentation slides, documentaries, etc.). The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material that would otherwise be very difficult to do. The learning process will be enhanced with the requirement from the student to carry in-class discussions and tackling of hypothetical scenarios in small-group exercises. In-class problem-solving as well as homework exercises (mostly numerical) will allow students to practice their design skills in a controlled setting.  A final project, which will be required as part of the students assessment for the course, will allow students the opportunity to carry out independent research, synthesize basic concepts presented in class, as well as hone their writing and presentation skills. Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material will be made available through the class website which will be available through the University’s E-learning platform. The instructor will be available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide necessary guidance.
Assessment methods and criteria
Homework15%
Term Project15%
Tests20%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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