Eco Building Design
My Distance Learning College
Description
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.
This course covers topics such as:
- Introduction to building biology
- Building materials
- Construction
- Services
- Temperature: heating & cooling
- The internal environment: Ventilation
- Light
- Acoustics
- Ergonomic considerations
- Psychological considerations
Outcomes
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Eco Building Design Diploma
Eco Building Design Diploma issued by My Distance Learning College, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
NCFE Level 3 Eco Building Design Award
This Course leads to an NCFE Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently 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 program 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 My Distance Learning College to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning program has been scrutinized and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
Assessment
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.
complete course 110 Hours
available 365 Days
