MABY5430 Foundation Solutions Emneplan

None.

BYGG2200 Geotechnics or equivalent Bachelors course at another Institution

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student:

• has sufficiently advanced knowledge of building physics, complex climate impacts and building materials to be able to develop and propose climate-adapted, robust and innovative solutions
• is capable of assessing climate adaptation solutions for building envelopes and components
• has advanced insight into the physical, thermal and hygric properties of building materials
• has advanced knowledge on embodied and operational emissions from buildings
• has specialised knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of building materials and the optimum combination of different materials in order to maximize building's carbon footprint and service life
• is capable of combining building physics and sustainability principles to achieve an environmentally sound building design.

Skills:

The student is capable of:

• explaining relevant standards and requirements for building materials and components, and assessing documentation from manufacturers/suppliers
• combining analysis methods for building physics calculations and life-cycle assessments in the choice of materials, components and design
• criticizing and justifying these choices in relation to complex phenomena that arise between a building and the outdoor/indoor climate
• planning and creating a comprehensive sustainable building design, including a description of the materials and components used in the building envelope
• interpreting simulation tool results to revise and optimize the proposed design
• assessing the quality and condition of materials and components in existing buildings, and any maintenance and replacement needs.

General competence:

The student is capable of:

• using scholarly articles to keep up with latest developments in the field
• working in teams
• presenting results in a scholarly, professional manner with the help of written reports and oral presentations.

No work requirement.

Project report prepared in groups of 2 students, approx. 60-80 pages (excl. appendices).

The exam may be appealed.

All aids permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

Dimitrios Kraniotis

MABY4200 Building Physics and Climate Adaptation of Buildings.

MABY4700 Life Cycle Assessment for Built Environment.

Or courses with an equivalent learning outcome.

Michael Long