Carbon neutral buildingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the concepts, definitions and characteristics of carbon neutral building.
You are familiar with the legislation and general quidance concerning carbon neutral building.
You know how forms of energy and different building materials affect the carbon dioxide emissions of particular buildings.
You know how to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of buildings.
You understand the interconnections between carbon neutral building and the energy efficiency of buildings.

Content

What is carbon neutral building?
What regulations guide carbon neutral building?
How do different building materials and forms of energy affect the carbon dioxide emissions of buildings?
How to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of buildings?
What requirements do the principles of carbon neutral building set on design, construction procedures and proper use/maintenance?
What is the relationship between carbon neutral building and the energy efficiency of buildings?
What is carbon handprint and and how to affect it?

Qualifications

Completing the course requires a bachelor's degree from an applicable field and basic knowledge of different heating and ventilation systems.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. find, study, produce and assess critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
b. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation activities.
f. work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.
g. communicate proficiently and systematically in their spoken and written native language and in one foreign language.