101-0527-10L Materials and Constructions
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | G. Habert, D. Sanz Pont |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| 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 |
| Learning 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 |