Design the built environment: design influences
Unit summary
Students will be introduced to social, economic and infrastructure factors influencing design. They will be able to explain how planning of the built environment impacts on design, to understand the need for sustainability and environmental protection and describe the properties of a range of materials and their impact on the design of the built environment.
Unit details
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.2
Building and Construction
Task-based controlled assessment
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 Know the factors that influence the design process |
1 Factors that influence the design process
a identify the main factors that influence the design process:
i social
ii economic
iii infrastructural
iv legal
b identify the human and physical factors that influence the design process:
i size and composition of community
ii role of existing infrastructure and transport services
iii intended use and users
iv economic influences
• materials
• labour
• land costs. |
| 2 know the factors that affect the planning process and how planning affects design |
2 Factors that affect the planning process and how planning affects design
a identify the factors that affect the planning process:
i planning legislation
ii Local Area Plans
iii community requirements
iv environmental issues
v public opinion
b identify and describe the impact of planning on the design process. |
| 3 Understand how a sustainable approach can be used in good design |
3 Design considerations for a sustainable environment
a explain how good design can help create a sustainable environment:
i consideration of existing flora and fauna
ii sustainable sourcing of materials
iii local sourcing of materials
iv recycling techniques
v preservation of limited natural resources. |
| 4 Understand how the properties of construction materials determine their use |
4 Material properties, uses and sustainability
a recognise material properties and their effect on design:
i appearance
ii strength
iii durability
iv sound insulation
v thermal insulation
vi fire resistance
vii fitness for purpose (or suitability for required function)
viii sustainability
ix cost
b draw conclusions regarding how properties of materials determine their usage. |
| 5 Be able to perform simple tests on construction materials. |
5 Material testing
a perform simple tests on construction materials as part of a team
b interpret results of simple tests on construction materials. |