Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based upon knowledge obtained at the 2nd semester or
equivalent.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- Must have knowledge about the design philosophy and calculation
methods which can be used to minimize the environmental impact of a
building throughout its life cycle
- Must have knowledge about the energy and environmental
assessment of buildings including material production and
transportation, building construction, operation, recycling,
demolition and removal
- Must have knowledge about sustainable technologies and
environmental design concepts
- Must have knowledge about assessment and certification methods
for high performance buildings
- Must have knowledge about Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis
- Must have knowledge about Cost Optimization
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to perform a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a
building
- Must be able to evaluate buildings by using assessment and
certification methods for high performance buildings
- Must be able to perform a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis of a
building
- Must be able to automate basic cost optimisation
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to discuss and reflect on the prospects and
limitations of Environmental Assessment Methods and Tools
- Can evaluate methodologies of building certification
methods
- Must be able to evaluate and choose between different building
designs based on LCA, LCC Analysis and Cost Optimization
- Must be able to discuss and reflect on the prospects and
limitations of LCC Analysis and Cost Optimization
Type of instruction
Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops,
presentation seminars, lab tests.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Environmental Assessment Methods and LCC Analysis |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |