Life cycle in building servicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the significance of buildings’ life cycle from the perspective of sustainable construction.
You know what the life cycle assessment of buildings means.
You know the life cycle of building services and the factors that affect it.
You understand the importance of maintenance for the life cycle of buildings.

Content

What does the life cycle of buildings consist of?
What does the life cycle assessment of buildings mean and what does the assessment require?
What is the significance of building services and building energy efficiency for the life cycle impacts of buildings?
What does the circular economy of construction mean from the viewpoint of building services and what factors affect it?

Qualifications

The course of Basics of HVAC and building technology or equivalent competence

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary systematically.
b) look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c) identify interrelated tasks.