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Students following the MSc Data Science for Cultural Heritage MSc are required to submit a 10,000-word dissertation. The topic of the dissertation, which is...

Dissertation: Data Science for Cultural Heritage (BENV0117)

Students following the MSc Data Science for Cultural Heritage MSc are required to submit a 10,000-word dissertation. The topic of the dissertation, which is supervised by a member of BSEER staff, is selected by the student in agreement with the programme director. It can be taken from a wide range of subjects related to the main themes of the programme and may be selected to assist career development or because of its inherent interest. Collaboration with industry for the selection of dissertation projects will be encouraged and facilitated whenever possible.

Architectural Design|Building|Energy and Environment|Environmental Design|Interdisciplinary Thinking|Sustainability

This module aims to enable the student to develop a good understanding of issues related to designing natural and mechanical ventilation of buildings in order...

Natural and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings (BENV0029)

This module aims to enable the student to develop a good understanding of issues related to designing natural and mechanical ventilation of buildings in order to provide indoor air quality and comfort within the wider concept of sustainability.

Natural and Mechanical Ventilation in Buildings will give you an introduction to a range of tools and techniques that can be adopted when designing naturally and mechanically ventilated building enabling them to calculate ventilation rates in buildings, define ventilation strategy with due regard for thermal issues and energy demand, and to use dynamic thermal simulation modelling tools to assess and fine tune their design. The importance of performance of ventilation systems and control of such systems in operation and consideration of relevant issue at the design stage will be addressed. A number of case studies will be introduced to assist the understanding of the concepts, tools and techniques and operational performance. The importance of cooperation of built environment professions for achieving a good performing design will also be discussed.

The module attempts to stimulate critical thinking in relation to sustainable design.

Module learning outcomes: 

The importance of good building design in the context of sustainability and climate change
	The relationship between ventilation and building heat gains
	Natural ventilation design principles
	Natural ventilation integration with buildings envelope
	Mixed Mode Ventilation design principles
Considers the passive and active ventilation of buildings from the viewpoint of reducing building energy consumption at the same time as maintaining a healthy internal environment. The design aspects of natural ventilation and of air supply systems are also considered.