The development of sustainable buildings involves the use of a wide range of technologies, including innovative and advanced materials and building services equipment. A critical understanding of these technologies is required for the successful design and performance of sustainable buildings. This course will develop your knowledge of how these technologies 'work' and their performance characteristics. You will gain skills in evaluating the sustainability performance of building technologies across the building life cycle. You will also gain skills in determining and selecting appropriate design strategies and technology 'packages' for different building types, locations and performance goals, and develop your capacity to recognise trade-offs that occur across the building system and life cycle.