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ASSIGNMENT HANDOUT

RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

Program Name MBA CPM & REUI Semester 1

Course name and Code Sustainable Practices in Built Environment (AUMCM 633)

Name of Course faculty(s) Dr. Prof. Sanjay Govind Patil

Type of course work Project Work

Assessment weightage Project Assignment (Theory)- 45%

Submission date Final submission – 11th Week

Aim of the course work This subject aims to provide an insight into important sustainability
principles in the built environment. Specifically, students will gain a
systematic understanding and critical awareness of sustainability
concepts, policy actions, environmental assessment tools, building
construction methods and key property sustainability debates and
their relevance to a range of stakeholders in the built environment.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Learning outcome tested
(Competencies Addressed) 1. Understand sustainability, the need for sustainability and the
importance of the sustainability movement. (M011, T104)
2. Apply sustainability in the built environment through
compliance with green legislation and certification. (M011,
T104)
3. Create sustainable solutions in the design, development,
maintenance and operation (M004 & T112)
4. Analyze factors that are relevant to the stakeholder groups to
promote sustainability in organizational decision making.
(T112)
5. Implement sustainable building technologies and innovations
(T104)
6. Assess and communicate the social, environmental and
economic benefits of sustainable practices (M011 & M004)

Module Tested 1,2,3,&4

1. Knowledge and understanding of the Course Work/Assignment

This project is a major project assignment having a total mark of 30% on over all course weightage.
This assignment holds great importance to prepare students on how effective use of sustainability can
insight into important sustainability principles in the built environment. Specifically, students will gain
a systematic understanding and critical awareness of sustainability concepts, features and benefits,

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environmental certification tools. The student is required to work in a group of two for the below two
activities. This is the factual foundation of the assignment. The essential facts should be accurate and
broad enough in their scope to allow further application. The requirement of the assignment should
be clearly understood and accordingly students are expected to apply their knowledge gained through
classroom learning, case studies discussed in the class.
The guidance for the data collection and analysis will be provided by the course faculty during the
lecture and tutorial classes through exercises based on a case study. The students are expected to
collect enough data to analyses with diverse environments in key property sustainability debates and
their relevance to a range of stakeholders in the built environment. Critically appraise the strong
diverse environments in the built environment. Wherever enough data is not available the students
are required to take suitable assumption in consultation with the course faculty. This course is having
total credit weightage of 2 thus it is advised to perform the exercise with sheer interest.

2. Application and analysis of the topic (subject specific Skill)

Students are required to:

• Collect all the relevant data including drawings, site location, Environmental impact report,
feasibility studies, design considerations, material and equipment used, carbon footprint,
building performance for your project.
• Analyze the data in terms of sustainability aspects of the project and interpret the results.
• Develop a strategy to improve performance of project in terms of sustainability.
• Develop a project report, which will comprise of all the learnings and recommendation based
on critical thinking ability.

3. The structure in terms of logic and coherence

Submissions should have a clear start and a clear end. Information within submissions should also be
logical and well grouped.

4. Use of relevant work examples and/or examples gained from further

reading

Presentations and discussions in the classroom form the background of this PSDA assignment. There
will be a case study of green building features and benefits which will presented in the class, which
forms the foundation of this assignment. Students are expected to apply the concepts and their
learning from classroom discussions and case study for this project. You are advised to broaden you
understanding by reading the prescribed green rating manual and books and other relevant articles
on the web for an effective and well written presentation.
Suggestions for further reading:
Textbook:
Mulligan, Martin. 2014. An Introduction to Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal
Perspectives. 1 edition. Routledge.
Reference Books:
1. Hawken, Paul, Amory B Lovins, and Lovins. 1999. Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next
Industrial Revolution. Boston: Little, Brown and Co.
2. Metz, Bert. 2009. Controlling Climate Change. 1 edition. Cambridge, UK; New York:
Cambridge University Press.

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3. Ministry of Environment and Forests. n.d. “Manual on Norms and Standards for
Environment Clearance of Large Construction Projects.” Ministry of Environment and
Forests, Government of India.
4. Ramachandra, T. V., and Vijay Kulkarni. 2009. Environmental Management. New Delhi, India:
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI.
5. Fenner, Richard A, and Charles Major Ainger. 2013. Sustainable Infrastructure: Principles
into Practice. Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure Series. ICE Publishing.
6. Kane, Gareth. The Green Executive: Corporate Leadership in a Low Carbon Economy.
Washington, DC: Routledge, 2011.

Any Other Study Material:

• Case Studies to be shared from time to time during the duration of the course
These reading lists are not exhaustive, and candidates are encouraged to read further and reference
at the end of the course work using Harvard style of referencing.

5. Marking scheme

Professional Skill Development Activity (Group)

Outcomes Total marks
Understanding Sustainability and the Need for Sustainability 4
Application of Sustainability in the Built Environment 8
Creation of Sustainable Solutions in Design, Development, and Maintenance 10
Analysis of Stakeholder Factors in Sustainability 6
Implementation of Sustainable Building Technologies 4
Assessment and Communication of Social, Environmental, and Economic 3
Benefits
PPT Presentation 10
Total 45

Please note all assignments shall subject to plagiarism software checks, through “TURNITIN” or any
other equivalent software.

6. Marking Rubric

A marking rubric need to be prepared for respective courses in line with the recommendatory Rubric
issued by CQC.
A sample for this course is attached in Annexure 1.

7. Plagiarism

Amity Plagiarism policy will be followed, and all submissions will be checked for plagiarism on
Turnitin. Refer to course guide for plagiarism and referencing details.

8. Important Instructions

1. Plagiarism is a serious offence. In case of any plagiarism detected, penalty will be imposed leading
to zero mark.
2. Course work and reports should be solved by the individual/group.

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3. Course work and reports should be submitted on time and submission after deadline will be
marked zero.
4. Name, student identification and title of the course work to be written clearly and legibly

9. Indicative Performance Threshold

The evaluation will be done as per standard marking rubric and indicative performance threshold.
Refer to course guide for Indicative Performance Threshold.

Name Course Coordinator Signature

Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Govind Patil

Course work brief

Group Activity: (45%)
Assignment Overview:
This assignment invites students to undertake a comprehensive sustainability enhancement project
focused on improving the university campus. Students will analyse the current sustainability practices
and propose actionable strategies to elevate the campus’s environmental performance. The key areas
of focus include water management, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, waste management, green
spaces, and overall campus sustainability.

Objectives:
• To deepen understanding of sustainable practices within a real-world context.
• To evaluate and improve current sustainability measures on the university campus.
• To develop practical solutions that address specific sustainability challenges.
• To foster problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills through hands-on
experience.

Scope of Work:
Students will examine the university campus with respect to the following areas and propose
improvement strategies:
1. Water Management:
• Evaluate existing water use and conservation practices on campus.
• Propose strategies for reducing water consumption, such as implementing rainwater
harvesting systems, enhancing irrigation efficiency, and adopting water-saving fixtures.

2. Energy Efficiency:
• Assess current energy consumption patterns across campus facilities.
• Recommend energy-saving measures, including the adoption of renewable energy sources
(e.g., solar panels), upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, and optimizing building energy
management systems.

3. Indoor Air Quality:

• Review indoor air quality in major campus buildings.

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• Suggest improvements to enhance air quality, such as upgrading ventilation systems,

installing air purifiers, and using low-emission building materials.

4. Waste Management:
• Analyze current waste management practices, including recycling and waste reduction
efforts.
• Recommend improvements to minimize waste generation and increase recycling rates, such
as introducing composting programs and enhancing waste segregation.

5. Green Spaces:
• Evaluate the existing green spaces and landscaping on campus.
• Propose enhancements to campus greenery, such as creating new green areas, installing
green roofs, and improving biodiversity through native plantings.

6. Overall Campus Sustainability:

• Assess the campus’s overall sustainability performance, considering factors such as climate
resilience, community engagement, and the effectiveness of current sustainability initiatives.
• Suggest comprehensive strategies to improve sustainability across the campus, including
potential new programs or partnerships.

Deliverables:
1. Project Report:
• A detailed report (minimum 6,000 words) outlining your analysis, proposed solutions, and
justifications for each area.
• Include relevant data, diagrams, and case studies to support your recommendations.
2. Presentation:
• A 20-minute presentation summarizing your findings and proposals.
• Utilize visual aids (PowerPoint, posters, etc.) to effectively communicate your ideas.
3. Implementation Plan:
• A practical implementation plan for at least one proposed solution, including a timeline,
budget, and resource allocation

Additional Guidelines:
• Teamwork is encouraged, with groups of 2 students.
• Consult with university Director Administration to access relevant data and resources.
• Regular check-ins with the instructor are recommended to ensure project progress.
• Address any ethical considerations regarding the impact on campus operations and the
community.

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Annexure 1: Marking Rubrics

Marking Rubric for Major Project Report (Theory – 45 marks)

Task 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Score

Nr. Assessment Criteria
Poor Fair Satisfactory Good Excellent

Understanding A simple collection A fair collection A complete A complete collection A complete

Sustainability and the Need of information is of information is collection of of information required collection of
for Sustainability present without present with information required in line with assignment information required
background research little in line with handout is present with in line with
(4 Marks)
background assignment handout good amount of assignment handout
1
research is present with fair research and critical is present with
CO1 amount of research thinking for problem excellent amount of
solving research and critical
thinking for problem
solving.

Application of Sustainability A simple attempt of A fair attempt of A complete attempt A complete attempt of A complete attempt
in the Built Environment Measurement and Measurement of Measurement and Measurement and of Measurement and
Quantification of and Quantification of Quantification of Quantification of
(8 Marks)
Quantities without Quantification Quantities in line Quantities in line with Quantities with
background research of Quantities with assignment assignment handout is assignment handout
2
CO2 with little handout is present present with good is present with
background with fair amount of amount of research and excellent amount of
research research critical thinking for research and critical
problem solving thinking for problem
solving.

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Creation of Sustainable A simple rate A fair approach A complete A complete collection A complete
Solutions in Design, analysis without of rate analysis collection of rate of rate analysis collection of rate
Development, and background research with little analysis information information required in analysis information
Maintenance background required in line with line with assignment required in line with
research assignment handout handout is present with assignment handout
3 (10 Marks)
is present with fair good amount of is present with
amount of research research and critical excellent amount of
CO3 thinking for problem research and critical
solving thinking for problem
solving.

Analysis of Stakeholder A simple preparation A fair A complete A complete preparation A complete

Factors in Sustainability of BoQ without preparation of preparation of BoQ of BoQ with preparation of BoQ
background research BoQ with little with information information required in with information
(6 Marks)
background required in line with line with assignment required in line with
research assignment handout handout is present with assignment handout
4
CO4 is present with fair good amount of is present with
amount of research research and critical excellent amount of
thinking for problem research and critical
solving thinking for problem
solving.

Implementation of Elemental cost plan A fair elemental A complete A complete elemental A complete
Sustainable Building with simple cost plan with elemental cost plan cost plan in line with elemental cost plan
Technologies collection of little in line with assignment handout is in line with
information is background assignment handout present with good assignment handout
(4 Marks)
5 present without research is present with fair amount of research and is present with
background research amount of research critical thinking for excellent amount of
CO5 problem solving research and critical
thinking for problem
solving.

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Assessment and A simple collection A fair collection A complete A complete collection A complete
Communication of Social, of information on of information collection of of information on collection of
Environmental, and Budget allocation is on Budget information on Budget allocation information on
Economic Benefits present without allocation is Budget allocation required in line with Budget allocation
background research present with required in line with assignment handout is required in line with
(3 Marks)
6 little assignment handout present with good assignment handout
background is present with fair amount of research and is present with
CO6 research amount of research critical thinking for excellent amount of
problem solving research and critical
thinking for problem
solving.

PPT Presentation A simple collection A fair collection A complete A complete collection A complete
of information on of information collection of of information on Cash collection of
(10 Marks)
Cash flow analysis is on Cash flow information on Cash flow analysis is required information on Cash
CO1 - 1 mark present without analysis is flow analysis is in line with assignment flow analysis is
CO2 - 2 marks background research present with required in line with handout is present with required in line with
7 CO3 – 3 marks little assignment handout good amount of assignment handout
CO4 – 2 marks background is present with fair research and critical is present with
CO5 – 1 mark research amount of research thinking for problem excellent amount of
CO6 – 1mark solving research and critical
thinking for problem
solving.

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Annexure 2: Report and Presentation format

Presentation:
Microsoft PowerPoint with listing of group member’s name (for group work), enrolment number,
section and their contribution. Try to be brief and concise. All presentations shall be checked for
originality through Turnitin. Maximum number of slides to be restricted to 15 per group per
submission. The content of presentation will be checked for the following:
A. Academic Content B. Presentation Skill
Structure and Flow Body Language
Research and Referencing Clarity & Audibility
Understanding and Knowledge: Key Point
Captured Interest of Audience
Emphasized
Quality of Argument: Analysis of Key Issues Response to Questions
Application of Related Tools/Models: Integration Team Work (Coordination, Task
with Other Subjects Division)
Conclusion

Project Report Content:

The Project Report should be submitted in word format consisting of the following:
1. Cover page
2. Acknowledgement
3. Table of Content
4. List of tables
5. List of Figures
6. Report Body (Please refer scope of work and address all)
7. Learning and Recommendations
8. References
9. Annexure

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Annexure 3: Report Formatting Guidelines

Page size A4

Calibri or Arial (Heading Size 14 & Bold, Sub heading Size 13 &Bold, Text
Font Detail
Size 11)

The text of the document must be justified. The left and right margin of
Margins
1.25 inches. The top and bottom margin of 1.00 inch.

No of Pages Shall not exceed 15 pages (excluding the Pre pages and Appendices)

Typing The text will follow line spacing of 1.15 lines.

Pagination Each page must be numbered, except the Title Page.

Tables and figures must be numbered in a series. Each table and figure,
including any in the appendices, has a number in its own series. Each series
Tables and
is numbered consecutively within chapters (e.g., Figure 10.1, Figure 10.2,
figures
and Figure 10.3).All titles/captions of Table & Figures will appear in the pre
pages in the List of Tables and List of Figures

The copied content shall not be more than 10% in both PPT and Report. If
Plagiarism not adhered the submission will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Further Refer to Course Guide

In the text, give the surname and date in parentheses, e.g. (Edwards, 2010).
At the end of the study, provide a section headed ‘References’ in which the
references are listed alphabetically by family name. Include references for
References electronic sources of information e.g. web pages. Any books, articles,
websites or other published sources (retrievable data) that have been used
(cited in the text) either in direct quotation or by reference, must be listed
in the References. Further Refer to Course Guide.

Appendices contain supplementary or illustrative material or explanatory

Appendices data too lengthy to be included in the text or not immediately essential to
the readers’ understanding of the text

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Annexure 4: Books and Textbooks

Books and Textbooks:

1. "Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists" by David
Hicks and David I. J. Parfitt
2. "Sustainable Facilities: Practical Guidelines for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors" by
Charles J. Kibert
3. "Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems" by Frank Kreith and D. Yogi Goswami

Academic Journals:
1. Journal of Cleaner Production
2. Sustainable Cities and Society
3. Building and Environment

Online Resources and Databases:

1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Sustainability:
• Provides guidelines and case studies on water management, waste reduction, and energy
efficiency. EPA Sustainability
2. World Green Building Council:
• Offers resources and reports on green building practices and sustainability
standards. World Green Building Council
3. International Energy Agency (IEA) – Energy Efficiency:
• Contains data and reports on energy consumption and efficiency measures. IEA Energy
Efficiency
Institutional Reports and Case Studies:
1. University Sustainability Reports:
• Many universities publish their own sustainability reports and case studies that can
provide relevant data and insights.
2. Local Government and Environmental Agencies:
• Reports and guidelines from local environmental agencies can offer valuable information
on waste management, green spaces, and air quality.

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