LCC and Sustainable Design and Construction

Singapore University of Social Sciences

LCC and Sustainable Design and Construction (BPM301)

Synopsis

BPM301 LCA and Sustainable Design and Construction provides an understanding in sustainable design and construction, the usefulness of life cycle analysis, illustrates the various renewable energy as well as its applications. It also covers the principles and techniques of sustainable design and construction. The course also develops students’ knowledge in appraising a design or construction for its sustainability.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

The Triple Bottom Line – People, Planet and Profit/ Social, Environmental and Economical Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Design and Construction
Sustainable Design
Sustainable Construction
Integration between Design and Construction
Business Case for Green Buildings
Carbon Foot-Print in Construction and Buildings
Life Cycle Management
Life Cycle Costing and Life Cycle Assessment
LEEDS, Green Mark and Green Buildings
Importance of Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate understanding of the concept of life-cycle-costing
Discuss the principles and techniques of sustainable design and construction
Appraise a design or construction for its sustainability
Illustrate how buildings can be designed to be more energy efficient and therefore more environmentally sustainable
Discuss the business case for green buildings
Propose ways for a sustainable construction

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses