Introduction and Ethics to the  Built Environment 

Field Details
Module Code 335913-000-00-KM-01
Module Title Introduction and Ethics to the  Built Environment 
Module Description

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with a foundational knowledge of the built environment, focusing on its significance and the diverse components that shape it. The module introduces learners to the principles and concepts of the built environment, fostering an understanding of its impact on society, sustainability, and infrastructure. Learners will explore various building typologies and structures, gaining insights into their functions, classifications, and design characteristics. This module equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of the built environment, laying the groundwork for further learning and practical application in construction, architecture, and related fields.
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Topics and Lessons

Introduction to the Built Environment

Topic Code: KM-01-KT01 | % Time: 25%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM01-KT0101 Key features and components of the built environment (Infrastructure and spaces) 10%
KM01-KT0102 Public Spaces, Social and Economic Amenities 6%
KM01-KT0103 Role of the Built Environment in Society 6%
KM01-KT0104 Interconnectedness with the Natural Environment 6%
KM01-KT0105 Scales of the Built Environment (Micro, Meso, Macro) 6%
KM01-KT0106 Trends and Innovations in the Built Environment 4%
KM01-KT0107 Challenges in the Built Environment 5%
KM01-KT0108 Definition of Building Typologies 6%
KM01-KT0109 Major Categories of Building Typologies 6%
KM01-KT0110 Structural Typologies of Buildings 6%
KM01-KT0111 Key Factors Influencing Typology and Structure 6%
KM01-KT0112 Material Selection in Building Structures 10%
KM01-KT0113 Structures 6%
KM01-KT0114 Specialised Building Typologies 6%
KM01-KT0115 Examples of Building Typologies and Emerging Trends and Challenges 8%

Exploring different Building Typologies and Structures

Topic Code: KM-01-KT02 | % Time: 75%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM01-KT0201 Concepts & Principles of building construction 30%
KM01-KT0202 Legislation, regulations, building codes and National Building Standards 39%
KM01-KT0203 Roles and responsibilities of a building inspector in building construction 15%
KM01-KT0204 Ethics and professional practice in the built environment 15%