Semester:

6

Course Code:

CE5030

Course Name:

Sustainable Design and Construction

Credit Value:

2 (Notional hours: 100)

Prerequisites:

None

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Lecture hrs.

Tutorial hrs.

Assignment hrs.

Independent learning & Assessment hrs.

20

-

20

60

Course Aim: To impart knowledge on sustainability concepts in design and construction of buildings.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;

➢    discuss the key components of sustainability in design and construction of buildings.

➢    appreciate the GreenSL certification process and associated concepts.

➢    design buildings conforming to sustainability standards.

➢    design modifications to existing buildings to improve their sustainability.

Course Content:

➢    Introduction: Introduction to sustainable built environment and GreenSL rating system

➢    Global environment issues

➢    Thermal environment conditions for human occupancy

➢    Water efficiency, wastewater treatment and rain water harvesting

➢    Green energy

➢    Indoor environmental quality and sick building syndrome

➢    Recycling and reuse of waste

➢    Landscaping for green buildings

➢    Rectification of existing buildings: Issues and solutions

➢    Industrial case studies

Teaching /Learning Methods:

Classroom lectures, design exercises

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment

50%

Final Assessment

50%

Details:

Design Exercises          50%

Theory (%)

50%

Practical (%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢    Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, (2015), GreenSL Rating System.