Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Is able to name a building’s various main and sub-sections using the correct terminology
• Recognizes the importance of focusing on issues such as energy and humidity in planning building projects
• Has knowledge of the various main sections of the Planning and Building Act
• Is familiar with the theory of local adaptation and design layout
• Is able to explain the theory of fire engineering related to buildings
• Is familiar with the requirements regarding the modification of listed or protected buildings
• Is aware of what consequences the choice of materials has for the indoor climate

Skills

The candidate:

• Is able to carry out basic assessments of foundations, load-bearing structures, wall structures, roof design and spatial solutions for a building project
• Is able to explain the importance of focusing on energy use throughout the construction process
• Is able to carry out energy assessments of technical solutions
• Is able to explain the importance of focusing on humidity throughout the construction process
• Is able to carry out humidity assessments of technical solutions
• Is able to consider constructive solutions in the areas of flexibility, environmental footprints and reuse
• Is able to identify the various requirements of universal design in the context of new construction and building modifications
• Is able to explain the requirements of following laws and regulations, particularly the Planning and Building Act
• Is able to design simple fire protection plans and strategies
• Is able to carry out simple drawing work related to building projects, including plans, sections, elevations and details, as well as RIB drawings
• Is able to provide a description of a building project
• Is able to explain technical solutions that influence goals in the building project

General competence

The candidate:

• Has an understanding of a building project’s dependency and impact on society in general
• Has the ability to carry out and communicate structural engineering tasks using clear and comprehensible language
• Is able to participate in discussions about decisions related to building project aims
• Is able to view the engineer’s role in society as that of a responsible developer
• Is able to place specific engineering challenges in a broader context
• Is able to work in a team and as a leader in building construction

Course Description

The course deals with the physical aspects of a building project. A building’s various elements are reviewed, from foundation to roof, in connection with important civil engineering topics such as energy use, humidity, sound insulation, indoor climate, lighting, installations and fire protection. Building faults and damages will be given particular emphasis. The course will also focus on the Planning and Building Act, among other things, with regards to requirements for universal design. Moreover, solution choice in the context of good inndoor climate, life-cycle analysis (LCA), design and the project’s environmental impact will also be covered. Renovation and modifications of existing buildings will also be addressed.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, project work, excursions and exercises with supervision

Assessment Methods

• Written individual final examination (60%).
• Group assignment (project) with grade for entire group (40%).
• Both, the final examination and the project must receive a passing grade in order for the student to pass the course.
• Group and individual exercises must also receive passing grades in order to pass the course

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean