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Course/ Module Details

1 Name of Course / Module : Built Environment, Housing and Technology
2 Synopsis : This course will introduce the students to the built environment and its relationship to
environmental health and safety; basic theory and practices in built environment which tries
to minimize the adverse effects of buildings to the environment for human safety and
comfort. Students will be exposed to internal and external environmental aspects of the
buildings.
3 Course / Module Code : EHHT213
4 Name(s) of academic staff : Nadzirah Zainordin
5 Rationale for the inclusion of the course / module in the programme:
To provide basic fundamental of planning and development of urban and rural settings.
6 Semester and Year offered : Year 2, Semester 2
7 Credit Value :3
8 Prerequisite (if any) : Nil
9 Course Learning Outcome : Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
(CLO) 1. Discuss the principles of structure and construction of built environment and their
building services systems
2. Compare the various environmental criteria in relation to build environment and
their building services
3. .Execute the legal consideration related to build environment and their internal
and external buildings structure
4. Design the criteria of developing a healthy city in existing cities
10 Transferable Skills :
 Skill in carrying out risk assessment of building
Lectures, Discussions, Assignments and Practical sessions.
11 Teaching-learning and Assessment Strategy:
Lectures, small group discussion using reasoning and problem solving strategies during discussions and self-directed
learning. Theory examination will be used to assess the students’ transferable skills and the learning outcomes.

12 Mode of Delivery:
Lecture with student participation, assignments and exercises, and demonstrations and/or audio-visual aids.
13 Assessment Methods and Types:
Continuous Assessment : 40% Theory Test, Assignment
Summative Assessment : 60% Theory Exam
Total : 100%

14 Mapping of the course / module to the Programme Educational Objectives:

PEO
PEO2 PEO3 PEO4 PEO5
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15 Mapping of the course / module to the Programme Learning Objectives:
PLO PLO PLO PLO8
PLO1 PLO4 PLO6 PLO7 PLO9
2 3 5
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Assessment & Student
Total
Teaching & Learning Activities Preparation Time for
SLT
Course/Module Content Outline Assessment

LearningGuided
Student Preparation
Guided Learning
Time
Continuous Summative
Assessment Assessment
Topic & Sub-Topic L T P O L T P O

1. Building design to 4 1 6 Theory Test, L:80

maximize health and safety Assignment T: 0
and minimize environmental 12 P:15
impacts.
1.1 Function, form and
environmental
implications of building
elements appropriate
to low rise buildings
and high rise dwellings.

3 4.5
2. Criteria for human
health together with
environmental implications.
3. External Built 5 2 7.5
Environment
3.1 Urban and Regional
Planning
3.1.1 Environment
al factors in site
analysis and
development include
a.
principles
b.
analysis
c.
3.1.2 Landscape
Architecture
3.1.3 Conservation
and Improvement of
Collective Landscape
3.1.4 Zoning and
siting
3.1.5 Innovative
Design
3.1.6 Conservation
Design
and Concealment
4. Internal Built 5 2 7.5 Theory Test
Environment 15
4.1.Architecture (Internal and
External) Effect of
architecture on the
outside and inside
environment of buildings.
4.1.2Thermal comfort
factors and their effects
on man.
4.1.3Wind pattern and local
air movement
4.1.4Integrated
environmental design
system. Include lighting
(natural and
mechanical), acoustic
and noise control.
4.1.5 Mechanical
ventilation, air
conditioning systems
and refuse disposal
systems.
4.2 Building (External
and Internal)
4.2.1Site inspection
4.2.2Building foundation
4.2.3Choice of materials
and finishes
4.2.4 Analysis of defects
and
failures
3 1 4.5
5. Healthy city
5.1 Definition
5.2 Criteria for developing
a healthy city
5.3 Healthy city setting
5.4 Benefits of promoting
healthy city

3 4.5
6. Impact of built environment
6.1 Health and safety of
urban and suburban
residence
 7. Legislative controls and 5 7.5
standards
7.1 Functional and design
criteria of building.
7.2 Codes of practice and
regulations.
7.3 Environmental control
systems.
7.4 Maintenance, Health
and Safety aspects.
7.5 Urban and Regional
Planning.
8. Building services 4 2 6
8.1 Types of building
services and function.
8.2 Waste disposal
system.
8.3 Decay and
dilapidation.
8.4 Investigation of
general
and specific problems.
8.5 Prevention of disrepair.
8.6 Identification,
diagnosis and implications
of building and services
defects in traditional and
systems built construction.
8.7 Fire Safety in
buildings.
8.7.1 Installation
procedures
8.7.2 Fire Prevention
and maintenance
TOTAL 32 15 48 12 15 122
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non Face to Face
17 Main references supporting the course:

1. Building Environments: HVAC Systems by Alan J. Zajac (Oct 1997)

2. Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science by Mackenzie L. Davis and Susan J. Masten (Jan 22, 2008)
18 Additional references supporting the course:

1. Ernst and Peter Neufert., (2000), Architects’ Data, Blackwell.

2. Major Hazards and Their Management. Wells, G.L. U.K. IChem (1997)
3. Environmental Safety and Health Engineering. Gayle, W., Dianna, K. Canada. John Wiley & Sons (1997)
4. Occupational Safety Management and Engineering. Hemmer, W. U.K. Prentice Hall (1989)

19 Other additional information: