TBA190 Buildings of Wood With Sustainability
Credits (ECTS):10
Course responsible:Iver Frimannslund
Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås
Teaching language:Norsk
Course frequency:Annually
Nominal workload:For a course of 10 credits, 250 hours of work in total is normally to be expected. That means that in addition to structured teaching, about 15 hours of work must be expected per week.
Teaching and exam period:This course starts in Spring parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Spring parallel, .
About this course
This course provides an introduction to fundamental building physics and building technique. The course focuses on building physics topics such as heat transfer, moisture transport, ventilation, and energy use. Furthermore, it emphasizes how the building envelope is designed to ensure sufficient durability against environmental stresses. The course also covers fire and acoustic requirements. The focus is primarily on wooden residential buildings.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Has knowledge of the physical transport mechanisms occurring in the building envelope (heat transfer, moisture transport, air leakage, radiation exchange).
- Have insight in the construction of the building envelope to ensure resilience against environmental stresses in Nordic climates.
- Have knowledge of thermal indoor climate and ventilation in residential buildings.
- Have knowledge of the construction techniques used for small houses in Norway.
Skills:
- Quantify moisture and heat flux depending on the structure of exterior constructions.
- Calculate heat loss in small houses and residential buildings.
- Draw and explain the typical transitions between building components (building detail drawings).
- Be able to apply the Regulations on technical requirements for construction work to determine fire and sound requirements in residential buildings.
General Competence:
- Reflect on the choice of building materials and construction solutions in light of requirements for functionality, energy efficiency, and durability.
- Explain key concepts in building physics, with a focus on heat and moisture transport.
- Discuss challenges related to the renovation of small houses in terms of constructability, energy savings, and environmental impact.
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