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:
Course syllabus: Introduction to building biology
Building materials
Construction
Services
Temperature: heating & cooling
The internal environment: Ventilation
Light
Acoustics
Ergonomic considerations
Psychological considerations
Examination: No examination is necessary Assessment method: This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. Qualification: Both qualifications are issued upon successful completion Qualification 1: Eco Building Design Diploma Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name Qualification 2: ASET Eco Building Design Diploma This Course leads to an ASET 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 (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3; ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification..
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