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136-0201-00L 2 Credits WBZ D-BAUG

General Knowledge on Hygrothermal Building Physics

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert, Dr. Arnaud Evrard
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:33

Abstract

Regenerative Materials can be used to build high-quality envelops and high-comfort environments. The course present the basics of hygrothermal building physics and the state of the art in this field. It gives an overview of the type of earth and bio-based materials that can be used and the range of 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-comfort environments. 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 an overview of the of diversity of earth-based materials (plasters, blocs, monolith walls), bio-based materials with fibers (straw bales, wool and rigid panels,bulk fibers) and low-impact composites (light mixes combining a mineral binder to bio- sourced materials) from resource to implementation, with a synthesis of the range of their hygrothermal 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
Does not take place this semester. Blockkurs
No time listed 40 h semesterly

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