Course detail

The Process of Sustainable Building

FA-PUSAcad. year: 2013/2014

Optional subject "The process of sustainable building" synthesizes modern view of bio-architecture, water management in the countryside even in urban environment and energy inputs into the construction process from construction through use of the building after its demolition, and recycling. In lectures and seminars to acquaint the student experience has made buildings and construction technology used in connection with the work of an architect.
Students will acquire the critical assessment of capability building. Includes lectures extern practitioners.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ivana Žabičková, CSc.

Department

Department of Engineering (USold)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Sustainable construction, energy requirements during the life cycle, natural materials in architecture, nature and water in the urban environment.

Prerequisites

Knowledge in the field of engineering, building construction and building environment obtained in the BSP

Co-requisites

The theme of the module is addressed in more detail in the larger urban context. Student deepens knowledge in the field of theory, design more complex types of supporting structures, modern building equipment systems, advanced programming methods proposal.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Seminars, e -learning LMS Moodle (https://www.vutbr.cz/elearning)

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Point assessment, summary of results of work in the semester - 20 - 40 points, final oral test-30 - 60 points.

Course curriculum

Lectures and seminars: The design of the building in compliance with the requirements of sustainable building, life cycle, healthy indoor environments in buildings, renewable energy and raw materials, water management in the countryside and urban environment, an energy plan for the construction ...
Critical appraisal of building through seminars, discussion, individual work with students to develop knowledge and information.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Optional subject "The process of sustainable building" synthesizes modern view of bio-architecture, water management in the countryside even in urban environment and energy inputs into the construction process from construction through use of the building after its demolition, and recycling. In lectures and seminars to acquaint the student experience has made buildings and construction technology used in connection with the work of an architect.
Students will acquire the critical assessment of capability building. Includes lectures extern practitioners.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Lessons are held in the semester cycle of lectures and seminars. The decisive factor is the active participation of students in the preparation of related documents for discussion topics to the current program and develop a defense seminar work.
The form provides for the replacement of Study and Examination Regulations and Dean BUT BUT FA.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Průběžný monitoring domácího a zahraničního odborného periodického tisku, internetu, odborných publikací, DVD aj. s tématikou soudobé architektury a stavění. Hyvnar a kol.: Limity využití území, odborná a firemní literatura. (CS)

Recommended literature

aktuální texty a otevřené přednášky

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ivana Žabičková, CSc.