Lightweight construction correspond to wooden-framed or prefabricated system fulfilled with a lightweight biobased material. Knowing the technical aspects, limitations and solutions, rules, public market, but also building physic is essential for a good conception and the management of the project.
Learning objective
- Know the different techniques of lightweight construction and good practices to prevent future disorders. - Understand the specific thermal and hygrothermal behaviour. - Define the cost and planning strategies. - Know the recent development of lightweight materials. - Identify the challenges for the organization of bio-material supply chain in a territory.
Literature
A list of literature will be offered on a specific online platform, that could be used by all students attending the lectures
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course