Construction Sustainability

Code:

PRODEC003

Acronym:

SC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Construction

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Construction and Materials Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	2	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

know and understand the basics of sustainable construction and the most modern Sustainability assessment methods.

Learning outcomes and competences

Application programs using methods of sustainability assessment and the analysis of results.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Fundamental concepts of sustainability: principles, definition and dates; Specific aspects of sustainability applied to construction: institutions; Agenda 21 for sustainable construction. Sustainability assessment methods: Leed; GBtool; Sustainability challenges: quality of construction vs. sustainability; construction rehabilitation and sustainability.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The application of several sustainability assessment methods allows the achievement of the defined objectives, in particular, with the current knowledge of these methods.

Mandatory literature

BRE – EcoHomes; The Green Guide to Housing Specifications
DTI; Review of Sustainable Construction (2006)
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL protection agency; Green Building

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Trabalho escrito		100,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo
	Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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