Sustainability of the building

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Structural Materials and Engineering

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Teacher: Merima Šahinagić-IsovićTeacher: Amra Šarančić

Sustainability of the building

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Course Description

The course introduces student to the concept of sustainability of the buildings giving overview of the concept of the sustainability, sustainability in construction, life building cycle, service life, methods like life cycle assessment, durability and condition building assessment.

Sustainability is of crucial importance today and this course is designed with the aim of rising awareness among young engineers about connections between each step in building process – from design over construction and maintenance to possible reuse.

Course also presents importance and advantages of use of IT software’s and BIM methodology.

Course Content

Sustainability
LCA
Durability
Service life
Condition building assessment
BIM

What you'll learn

Clear understanding of concept of sustainability and sustainability in construction
Understanding of the links between sustainability – durability – condition assessment - maintenance
Awareness of importance of durability and maintenance at the early designing stage
Wider understanding of building processes and their effects on environment, economy, safety and health.