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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 & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert, Dr. Magda Posani

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Abstract

Building materials with a special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse.Looking at material sourcing, properties and performance, as well as how they are integrated in the buildings (building envelope and detailing).Choice of material is done out of sustainability concern.

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, stone, earth, wood and bamboo - Insulating materials (bio-based vs conventional) Assessment of materials and components behaviour and performance Degradation risks connected to insulation and post-insulation Aspects of sustainability and durability

Content

Introduction Sustainable cement and concrete Earth construction Stone Steel Bamboo Timber construction Building physic and conventional insulation Bio-based insulation and degradation risks with insulation Hygrothermal properties of building materials and dynamic numerical simulations Efficiency and sustainability of modern window glazing

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

Course Components