Carbon neutral building (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 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

Students are able to
a. find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise
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.

Course material

Opiskelumateriaali jaetaan Learnin kautta

Study forms and methods

Opiskelija osallistuu ryhmän mukaiseen opetukseen.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Opintojaksolla on ulkopuolisia luennoitsijoita.

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.