Week 1: Introduction & First Impressions

When I started this module, I knew the basics of the Built Environment but not how complicated it was. I thought it involved mainly construction and architecture, but I soon discovered it encompasses urban planning, sustainability, infrastructure development, and project management. How these all come together was made clear once I read the coursework and engaged with other students.

My own knowledge before starting this module was very limited. While I was aware of the Built Environment as a general term, I had no idea how it worked as an inter-disciplinary profession. I thought that all the different professionals had their own little silos and each contributed their piece to the jigsaw in isolation. What I soon realized was that the Built Environment is greater than all of its separate parts—it's a sophisticated system requiring integration and coordination among the various roles.

Although I had some knowledge of the topic from prior work and interest, I did not appreciate that it is an interdisciplinary field at the doorway to the module. I had assumed technical information, i.e., material science and structural engineering knowledge, would be of most significance. But it soon became clear that problem-solving, communication, and teamworking are as important as technical information. These skills have an effect on the success of a project and the degree to which specialists react to unexpected issues and limitations.

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