Sustainability in the Built Environment (Distance Learning) UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

Overview

Key Features

These Sustainability in the Built Environment (Distance Learning) modules at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) offer practical application alongside theoretical underpinning to help develop and broaden your knowledge in the topic. 

Modules are offered as on campus, or as distance learning. Please use the 'find a course' search here and you will find distance learning options labelled as such next to the on-campus options. You will have access to your learning materials via our online learning platform. If you chose the distance learning mode you will be able to progress through them in your own time, while live webinar sessions will provide an opportunity for you to discuss the materials in more depth.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate they understand the concepts of sustainable development and how these relate to the built environment;  
• Articulate the key drivers and trends affecting the built environment and how these relate to the concepts of sustainable development;  
• Demonstrate their understanding of the different measures or features in the built environment that contribute to their sustainability at different spatial scales including infrastructure, neighbourhoods and buildings and their limitations;  
• Critique the mechanisms through which sustainable built environments are delivered including legislation and targets, and accreditation schemes;  
• Critique the current practices of built environment professionals in terms of sustainable development;  
• Utilise different forms of evidence from research and practice in the development of ideas.