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BUILDING MATERIALS

This module intends to inform the student of the relevant visual and physical properties of a wide range of

building materials. It also encompass the broad environmental debate by including energy saving and recycled

materials. For each material the module describes the manufacturing process, salient properties and typical uses

of these materials, with the aim of ensuring their appropriate application within the awareness of the suitability of

the physical and chemical properties as well as its ecological impact. Students will undergo a series of

continuous assessments such as project and tests to ascertain the objective and outcome of the module is

achieved. 

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