140-0104-00L Re-Valuing the Building Stock
| Semester | Spring Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | G. Habert, S. Claude |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for CAS in Regenerative Materials. |
| Abstract | New construction represent only one percent of construction per year in European countries. Re-valuing the existing building stock is therefore a priority. Using bio-based insulation for energy retrofit and the reuse of building component in case of building demolition represent promising carbon-neutral solutions for the construction sector. |
| Learning objective | - Adopt a methodology for the retrofit of historic buildings as well as 50’s to 80’s building stock. - Understand and manage the moisture risks when retrofitting buildings. - Know the biobased insulation market. - Practice deconstruction of existing building, from dismantling to reuse. - Challenge the conventional building design to maximize its potential for later reuse. |
| Literature | A list of literature will be offered on a specific online platform, that could be used by all students attending the lectures |