Building biology, bio-house design, biological architecture and ecological building all refer to the construction of a building along lines of more natural, renewable resources and health of the occupants. In other words buildings become more people-friendly. It aims to establish a balance between technology, culture and biology.
Ensuring a building is constructed to meet the environmental needs of the area takes not only construction knowledge, but also skills in the art of eco-design. This course goes a long way to help provide these added skills and knowledge.
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Course Syllabus
Introduction to building biology
- Environmental considerations in a building
- Building biology
- Europe
- Biology and health of buildings
- Cleaning materials
Building materials - Dangerous building materials
- Chemical effects on the body
- Timber
- Plastics
- Masonry/bricks and concrete
- Timber treatments
- Gas appliances, heaters and fireplaces
Construction - Roofs and roofing materials
- Roof construction
- Floors
- Pests in buildings
Services - Electricity
- Circuits
- Measuring electricity
- Power and Ohm's law
- Terminology
- Supply systems
- Safety with electricity
- Waste disposal
- Waste water treatment using reed-beds
- Suitable plants
- Temperature control
- Heaters and coolers
Temperature: heating & cooling - Energy conservation
- Solar energy
- Applications and the nature of solar energy
- Greenhouses
The internal environment: Ventilation - Children and the elderly
- Controlling excess moisture
- Mould and mildew
- Humidifiers
- Carbon monoxide risk
- Radon
- Air cleaners
Light - Lighting principles and terms
- Types of lighting
- Replacing fixtures
- Day lighting
- Optimising energy efficiency
- Measuring light
Acoustics - Human requirements for sound insulation
- Secondary sound transmission
- Speech privacy
- Reverberation time
- Measuring sound insulation
- Improving sound insulation
Ergonomic considerations - Form, shape and dimension of spaces
- Furniture design
- Layout of interiors
- Potential injuries
- Office landscaping
Psychological considerations - Colour
- Psychology of building interiors
- General principles for house design
- Qualities of the components
- Creating effects
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor. You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.
Qualification
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Eco Building Design Diploma Eco Building Design Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name. Qualification 2: Level 3 Eco Building Design Award This Course leads to an NCFE Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 3, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification. This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
Additional Information
Assessment Method After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course. What's Included - All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
What is NCFE NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.
Are there any additional costs? The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage. How do I pay for my course? Debit/Credit card call 0800 0025451 Fast & Secure Google Checkout Paypal Cheque or Bank Transfer
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