Professional course Low/Zero-Impact Buildings
Page last updated 7 March 2024
Introduction
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.
Entry 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.
We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the course or assessment.
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 Environment and Technology Awards: BIM in Design, Construction and Operation; Building Surveying
Structure
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.
Features
Study facilities
The University has excellent facilities, accessible to all students, as required; however, it is expected that much of the work will be carried out within the work environment.
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Course dates
| Cohort - 2024 TBC | Time | Location |
| Four days over seven weeks | TBC | Frenchay Campus |
Course fees
All prices are VAT exempt.
| Cohort | February 2024 |
| UK participants | £792* |
| International participants | £1,333* |
*Fees displayed are based on 2023/24 entry and are an indication only. Please note there might be a small increase for 2024/25. Please complete our online enquiry form below to be notified once these details are made available.
For information on fees, managing your money and determining your fee status, please go to our fees and funding pages.
Course location
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
How to apply
How to apply
This course is planned to run again in 2024. Course dates, updated fees and online booking forms will be published here in the summer of 2024. Please complete our online enquiry form below to be notified once these details are made available.
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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 si 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 (Trina.Ratcliffe-Pacheco@uwe.ac.uk). For queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. fees, etc. please contact us using the on-line enquiry form or phone number below.
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)