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The lecture gives an introduction to methods and approaches that have been developed to systematically measure, assess and minimize environmental impacts of new technologies, products, services, construction projects etc. Particular emphasis is placed on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Significance and challenges of land use and spatial development. Living space as an interaction of ecostructure, infrastructure, land use systems, and exogene disturbances. Principles of cooperative action related to spatial problems. Instruments to control spatial (spatial planning, environmental impact assessment) and environmental development (environmental management systems).