Health, Comfort and Wellbeing in the Built Environment (BENV0027)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is compulsory for students taking MSc EDE and MSc HWSB. Limited spaces are reserved for students on IEDE PhD.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces the notions of health and well-being within the context of the built environment, with a particular focus on buildings. It provides an overview of the main factors affecting health, wellbeing, human performance and comfort in building design/operation. Basic principles of different aspects of Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and their effect on health will be introduced, whilst considering cultural and societal factors. The module builds the foundations for key issues associated with health and well-being in the built environment and provides students with an opportunity to develop their learning further via a literature review, measurements and observation.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year: 77
Module leader: Dr Mandana Khanie
Who to contact for more information: bseer-studentqueries@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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