Kursens beskrivning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course introduces you to the basic quantitative tools that can be used for evaluating aspects of ecological sustainability in building design. After the course, you will be able to understand and carry out material flow analysis, energy simulation, carbon footprint calculation, and green factor assessment.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 10.01.2025 - 30.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Kuittinen, Elisa Lähde

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  This practical assessment course consists of tutored calculation and simulation exercises with different tools. The assessment workflow is built around a BIM model of a simple building.

  The course complements the system-level theory course ARK-E3020 Sustainable Design Principles.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Grading scale : 0-5

  The grade is determined by the qualitative evaluation of the project works.

Workload

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  6cr = 162h

  Lectures and tutoring: 50 h (20 sessions x 2h + 10h online lectures)
  Individual work: 112 h

DETAILS

Study Material

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Study material is given during the course through MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

7 Affordable and Clean Energy

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

12 Responsible Production and Consumption

13 Climate Action

15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Teaching Language: English

  Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - V
  2025-2026 Spring III - V

  Registration:

  Min 5 students, max 50 students Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

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