URBAN REGENERATION LARGE-SCALE URBAN PROJECTS

This module introduces the concepts, theories and practices of large-scale urban projects against the background of changing local contexts, priorities and...

This module introduces the concepts, theories and practices of large-scale urban projects against the background of changing local contexts, priorities and challenges, urban governance and land development processes in the world. The module focuses on large (to mega) urban projects and developments in the major metropolitan regions in the world, including developing economies as well as European and North American cities. It challenges students to analyse the relationship between planning systems, stakeholders partnerships and market conditions, and seeks to develop frameworks for understanding the genesis, catalysts, outcomes and barriers of urban developments. The module also explores the implications of ‘planning by projects’ in a comparative perspective, and questions the implications of economic and political downturns and the sustainability of such projects. An important part of this module is a self-directed comparative research project.

This module will introduce students to the process of developing dynamic building thermal simulation models and associated simulation techniques. Students will...

This module will introduce students to the process of developing dynamic building thermal simulation models and associated simulation techniques. Students will be exposed to the principles of software validation, modelling forensics, parametric simulation, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. Students will critically review the modelling process and the impact of assumptions and uncertainties on the quality of the model predictions. In addition, the module will introduce students to the Energy Management Systems (EMS) framework of EnergyPlus and its role in building modelling.

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This module introduces the concept of inclusive/universal design within the context of health and wellbeing in buildings and at the...