International Summer School for Sustainable Construction

Abstract

Beside the gain of knowledge as regards content, the examination of different fields and universities will take centre stage for the participants, as also encountered in practice. The language of teaching is basically German, however discussion contributions in English will explicitly be desired.

Objective

The Summer Academy primarily addresses to students of architecture as well as civil and environmental engineering sciences, who are in the advanced study period. Furthermore, the involvement of practitioners is desired, this is not to take centre stage however. The first and foremost intention is to attain a good mix of participants both regarding the above-named fields of study and the universities. Against this background, teamwork will play a significant role within the named modules. In teams and by means of concrete projects, problems will be analysed and solutions will be identified, followed by discussions in the group. The communication of knowledge through courses (ex-cathedra

Content

General introduction Introduction „Sustainable Building“ Social aspects Tools in practice (SNARC, SIA 112/1, Vitruvius, OGIP, etc.) Planning of life cycle costs I: construction costs Planning of construction costs Financing Planning of life cycle costs II: use phase costs Real estate management Excursions Exercises

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