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101-0527-10L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-MATL , D-BAUG , D-ARCH

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Materials and Constructions

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert, Dr. Magda Posani

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert, Dr. Daniel Sanz Pont, Dr. Magda Posani

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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

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Group project with a final presentation and discussion held on the last weeks of December

Registration & Places

Max Places: 50

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Materials and Constructions	Mon 08:00-09:35 (HIL C 10.2)	2 h weekly