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	AR50372	Introduction to facade engineering
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an introduction to façade engineering including the multi-functional nature of the building envelope and the need for holistic design.
	Contents	The role of the façade engineer, function of the façade, drivers of design including buildability, appearance, weathertightness and appearance. Role of specification and verification of performance.

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	AR50373	Facade materials and components
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	AR50372
	Co-ordinator	Alan Keiller
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the through life performance of the many materials used in façade construction.
	Contents	Overview of materials including: metal, ceramic, polymeric, timber and fabric. Forming and assembly processes. Durability and processes of degradation. Methods for assessing performance including FMEA.

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	AR50374	Facade construction
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	AR50372
	Co-ordinator	Alan Keiller
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the principles and methods of façade construction.
	Contents	Forms of façade construction, support systems and interface design, building and cladding movement, sealing building envelopes, fire performance, access, maintenance and refurbishment.

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	AR50375	Structural integrity
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	AR50372
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the structural performance of facades.
	Contents	Role of structural analysis, structural materials, structural systems composite sections, structural design criteria, applied and induced loads.

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	AR50351	Thermal performance of facades
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	David Metcalfe
	Aims	To give an understanding of how the different elements of a façade work separately and when combined as a whole building envelope to control energy flows in to and out of a building.
	Contents	Principles of heat flow through complex structures, evaluation of element performance, new materials and technologies, drivers for improved performance, regulations and rating schemes, condensation risk analysis and vapour control.

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	AR50376	Weathertightness
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	AR50372
	Co-ordinator	Alan Keiller
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the principles, design and testing of the sealing of building envelopes.
	Contents	Air, water and wind environment, Gaskets, joints and interface design, weathertightness testing, moisture movement in walls.

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	AR50377	Glass and glazing
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the performance of glass for appearance, integrity, safety and environmental control.
	Contents	Glazing materials, glass strength, structural glazing, fire resistance, environmental control glasses, extreme loadings.

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	AR50378	Facade procurement
	Status	Compulsory
	Prerequisites	AR50372
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the procurement of facades in terms of supply chain, specification, risk management and value engineering.
	Contents	The cladding industry, procurement methods, supply chain management, value engineering, quality management.

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	AR50347	Daylight and shading
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide a theoretical grounding that will enable students to tackle the range of lighting calculations likely to be encountered in practice in relation to the control of natural light through the building envelope.
	Contents	MScED

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	AR50379	Thermal analysis of facades
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	AR50372  AR50351
	Co-ordinator	David Metcalfe
	Aims	To provide an ability to analyse and evaluate the thermal performance of facades.
	Contents	Heat transfer through complex assemblies and cavities, thermal performance of different forms of construction, performance of walls in warm and humid climates, interpretation of results.

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	AR50380	Acoustics
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	Mike Barron
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the acoustic performance of facades.
	Contents	Room acoustics: introduction to the decibel, sound propogation, sound in rooms, absorption, reverberation time and room acoustic design. External noise environment. Noise control: sound insulation by partitions, cavity constructions in masonry, glass and light-weight materials, acoustic properties of building envelopes, practical solutions and current legislation.

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	AR50381	Structural analysis of facades
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	AR50375
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an understanding of the principles of structural engineering applicable to façade engineering.
	Contents	Shear and torsion, buckling, thin walled structures, plates and shells, methods of analysis and testing.

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	AR50382	Contract management
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	AR50378
	Co-ordinator	Stephen Ledbetter
	Aims	To provide an understanding of management of the construction process.
	Contents	Project planning, construction operations, method statements, communication, health and safety, contract law.

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	AR50349	Natural ventilation in buildings
	Status	Optional
	Prerequisites	None
	Co-ordinator	David Metcalfe
	Aims	To develop knowledge of the principles of NV in buildings, to develop an understanding of the architectural consequences of NV on building design, to explore the latest techniques, strategies and experiences of NV in buildings.
	Contents	NV, air quality and indoor climate Driving forces of NV Applications of NV Building design for NV Detail design for NV Analysis/design tools Regulation requirements Control/management in use Evaluation/diagnostic tools & techniques Mixed mode – integration of natural and mechanical ventilation NV and mixed mode case studies