Concepts and Assessment Methods of Sustainability in Construction

Code:

MPRINCE01

Acronym:

CMASC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Construction and Civil Engineering
OFICIAL	Architecture and Urbanism

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Construction and Materials Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Integrated Building Design and Construction

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MPRINCE	16	Syllabus	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Portuguese and english
Obs.: De acordo com a composição da turma / According to the class composition

Objectives

It is intended to convey the fundamental concepts of sustainability in construction and to present the various levels of approach. The methods for assessing sustainability in building construction and their application criteria will be presented in order to provide students with tools to identify the most sustainable building solutions and how to apply them, from the planning phase to the end of the service life of the building.

Learning outcomes and competences

To master the main concepts of sustainability in construction and to understand the various possible levels of approach. To know how to assess sustainability in building construction, and to be able to identify the most sustainable solutions and how to apply them, from the planning phase to the end of the service life of the building.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. What is sustainability?

          1.1 Evolution of concepts and strategies over time.

          1.2 Environmental, economic and social sustainability.

          1.3 Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation.

          1.4 Depletion of Natural Resources.

          1.5 Ecological Footprint.

1. Sustainability in construction

          2.1 The process of sustainable construction. Framework.

          2.2 Sustainability in the design phase

                2.2.1 Bioclimatic factors.

                2.2.2 Construction solutions.

                2.2.3 Passive and active systems.

                2.2.4 Sustainability of materials

                         2.2.4.1 Use of local materials.

                         2.2.4.2 Life cycle assessment.

                         2.2.4.3 Environmental certification and labeling.

          2.3. Sustainability in the execution phase and at the end of service life

                2.3.1. Construction and Demolition Waste Management (CDW). Legislation. Impact on materials selection, procurement, and workflow.

                2.3.2. Prefabrication. Heavy Prefabrication and Offsite. Design for prefabrication. Public opinion perspective.

                2.3.3. Deconstruction. Concepts, goals, strategy. Design for deconstruction, scalable construction, reversible construction. The building as a materials bank.

1. Building sustainability assessment methods

          3.1 Introduction. Specific assessment methods applicable to particular aspects. Indicators

          3.2 Methods of global assessment of building sustainability.

          3.3 The LiderA Method.

1. Sustainability of buildings in service

          4.1 Anomalies and maintenance.

          4.2 Energy Consumption.

          4.3 Water Consumption.

          4.4 Domestic waste.

1. Sustainability of renovation strategies and technologies

          5.1 Sustainable strategies for the renovation of the building stock.

          5.2 Technical and economic feasibility.

          5.3 Sustainable renovation technologies.

          5.4 Sustainability of traditional renovation techniques.

Mandatory literature

vários; A indicar ao longo das aulas

Complementary Bibliography

World Commission on Environment and Development; Our Common Future (aka Brundtland Report), 1987 (UN.)
Bragança, L., Mateus, R.; Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida dos Edifícios. Impacte Ambiental de Soluções Construtivas, Ed. Autor, 2011
Hegger, M., Stark, T., Fuchs, M., Zeumer, M.; Construction et Énergie. Architecture et Développement Durable, Lausanne: Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes, 2011
Fernandes, A.; Métodos de Avaliação da Sustentabilidade das Construções. Dissertação de Mestrado (MIEC), Porto: FEUP., 2013
US Green Building Council ; LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, Washington: USGBC, 2013
PachecoTorgal, F., Cabeza, L.F., Labrincha, J., & Magalhães, A. De (Eds.); Ecoefficient construction and building materials, Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2014
BRE ; BREEAM International New Construction 2016. Technical Manual SD233 1.0., UK: BRE Global, 2016

Comments from the literature

The main bibliography will be indicated to the students throughout the classes.

Teaching methods and learning activities

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering
Technological sciences > Architecture
Technological sciences > Technology > Construction technology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	36,00
Estudo autónomo	64,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

A student is considered to attend the course if, having been regularly enrolled, he / she does not exceed the limit of 25% absences of each of the types of classes provided.

Calculation formula of final grade

FC = 0.5 * DE + 0.5 * FE

FC = final classification
DE = distributed evaluation
FE = final exam

To pass, FC must be greater than or equal to 9.5 (out of 20).