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136-0201-00L 2 Credits WBZ D-BAUG
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General Knowledge on Hygrothermal Building Physics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert, Dr. Arnaud Evrard
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:36

Abstract

Regenerative Materials can be used to build high- quality envelops and high- comfort environments. The coursepresent the basics of hygrothermal building physics and the state of the art in this field. It gives an overviewof the type ofearth- and bio-based materials that can be used and their hygrothermal properties.

Objective

- Learn the diversity of regenerative materials used for high- quality envelops and high- comfort environments - Learn how to distinguish earth- and bio-based materials based on their hygrothermal properties - Ensure an efficient and durable impact on participants' professional development

Content

The course present which Regenerative Materials can be used to build high- quality envelops and high- comfortenvironments. It details the basics of hygrothermal building physics: Evolution of standards and models;Strength and weaknesses of Regenerative Materials; State of the art and market evolution. It also gives anoverview of the of diversity of earth-based materials (plasters, blocs, monolith walls), bio-based materialswith fibers (straw bales, wool and rigid panels,bulk fibers) and low-impact composites (light mixes combininga mineral binder to bio- sourced materials) from resource to implementation, with a synthesis of theirhygrothermal properties and their impact on comfort and energy savings.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise General Knowledge on Hygrothermal Building Physics
Blockkurs
  • 11.09. - 15.09 Date 08:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.2)
40 h semesterly

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