The Details
Learners will be introduced to the need to use sustainable construction materials in the 21st century, which are locally sourced and locally manufactured, and which are produced using low carbon energy.
The session will also look at sustainable manufacturing processes, specifically with reference to recycled materials. Other relevant topics of discussion include the consideration of recycling materials after the initial use and limiting waste during construction. Students will explore how products with VOCs (volatile organic compounds) emit these compounds through a process known as “off-gassing” or “out-gassing,” and how their levels can rise rapidly in confined areas.
Circular economy principles, availability and renewability of materials will also be discussed in this session.
This session is led by Ian Brown, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, Construction and Environment.
Learning objectives
The module will introduce and define key terms such as:
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- Sustainable (with reference to construction)
- Sustainable manufacturing processes
- Recycled materials
- Circular economy principles
- Renewability of materials
About Ian
Construction lecturer Ian Brown is a sustainable building expert and project manager with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. With a keen eye on the future, his interests include straw bale construction, building from waste material, and drawing inspiration from the shapes and forms of nature.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer within the construction portfolio subjects for the School of Architecture, Construction and Environment at University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). Ian is also an active supporter of Straw Building UK (formerly Straw Bale Building UK) with particular interest in teaching students that nature can inform future design and that eco building projects are a sustainable alternative to traditional methods of construction.
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