Carbon neutral building (5 cr)
Code: TT00EH76-3001
General information
Enrollment
09.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
23.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Teachers
- Johanna Arola
Teacher in charge
Eeva Kuoppala
Groups
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TTMI21SYBuilding Services Engineering, master studies
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 different building materials and forms of energy affect the carbon dioxide emissions of a particular building.
You know how to calculate a building’s carbon dioxide emissions.
You understand the interconnections between carbon neutral building, energy efficiency and healthy and safety indoor climate.
Content
What is carbon neutral building?
What regulations guide carbon neutral building?
How do different building materials and forms of energy affect a building’s carbon dioxide emission?
How to calculate a building’s carbon dioxide emissions?
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 a building's energy efficiency and healthy and safety indoor climate?
What is carbon handprint?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course of Indoor climate of buildings must be completed prior to participation in this course. Also, the participant must hold a bachelor's degree in applicable studies and have a basic understanding of different heating and ventilation systems.