Fundamentals and Requirements of Building and Sustainable Rehabilitation

Objectives

It is intended to enable students with specific technical and scientific knowledge on the subject of sustainable construction and rehabilitation, namely: the concepts of sustainability and circular economy; environmental impacts of construction; good practices in sustainable construction and rehabilitation.

General characterization

Code

12257

Credits

3.0

Responsible teacher

Maria da Graça Madeira Martinho

Hours

Weekly - 6

Total - 52

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Previous training in areas considered appropriate for attending the UC, namely civil engineering, environmental engineering, architecture, or related areas.

Bibliography

Dave, B; Koskela, L; Kiviniemi, A; Owen, R; Tzortzopoulos (2013). Implementing Lean in construction: Lean construction and BIM. 53 páginas. © CIRIA 2013. ISBN: 978-0-86017-727-2


Burke, R (2013). Project Management, Planning and Control Techniques. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1-118-56


Aelenei, D. (2016). "REH Light Manual de apoio à aplicação da regulamentação referente ao comportamento térmico de edifícios de habitação", FCTUNL

Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (2009). Qualidade do Ar em Espaços Interiores - Um Guia Técnico, Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, Amadora, Janeiro de 2009. Disponível em https://www.apambiente.pt/_zdata/Divulgacao/Publicacoes/Guias%20e%20Manuais/manual%20QArInt_standard.pdf


Tham, K. (2016). Indoor air quality and its effects on humans. A review of challenges and developments in the last 30 years. Energy and buildings, Volume: 130 Issue 1, DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.08.071

Teaching method

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Evaluation method

The assessment includes a test. The curricular unit to be completed foresees the need for the student to be present in at least two thirds of the practical classes, a condition required to obtain attendance. The final classification of the student is expressed from 0 to 20 of the entire numerical scale, with approval if his classification is equal to or greater than 9.5.

Subject matter

• Concepts and perspectives in sustainable construction and rehabilitation and circular economy
• Policies and instruments applicable to sustainable construction and rehabilitation
• Sustainable and smart buildings
• Aspects of execution and management of sustainable projects
• New construction process management technologies
• Tools to support sustainable construction and rehabilitation

Programs

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