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Materials and Constructions
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:28
Abstract
Building materials with a special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse.Sourcing, properties and performance, building envelope integration and detailing, sustainable building construction
Objective
Special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse The students will acquire knowledge in the following fields: Fundamentals of material performance Introduction to durability problems of building facades Materials for the building envelope: - Overview of structural materials and systems: concrete, steel, wood and bamboo, earth - Insulating materials (bio-based vs conventional) - Air barrier, vapour barrier and sealants - Interior finishing Assessment of materials and components behaviour and performance Solutions for energy retrofitting of (historical) buildings Aspects of sustainability and durability
Content
Introduction Sustainable cement and concrete Earth construction Visit Steel and bamboo Timber construction Building physic and conventional insulation Bio-based insulation Finishing Reuse
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 45
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Materials and Constructions
No course on 19.10. (seminar week) and on 14.12.2020 (final critiques)
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2 h weekly |