The aim of the module is to advance the knowledge and understanding of how scientific and environmental factors impact on construction processes, the choice of building materials and techniques and the suitability of their use within the built environment and critically evaluate alternative sustainable construction techniques
The module will critically appraise sustainable and environmental factors and the functions of architectural technology and analyse operational and production control decisions relating to planning, health and safety, quality and other key factors and evaluate the relationship between maintenance requirements, materials and sustainability.