Professor
Andrea ForniLearning outcomes
Attending the course will provide greater knowledge and awareness of the importance of correct environmental and energy design in today's context characterized by ever-increasing critical issues in terms of environmental impact and scarcity of raw materials including energy without forgetting the health and comfort aspects of the indoor/outdoor environment.
The part of the course related to the elements of communication (transversal skills also called soft skills) will provide greater awareness in communicating with others (for example in a job interview or in interaction with work colleagues) and in communicating with ourselves through the development of emotional intelligence.
Course contents
• Health and safety in the workplace (and on construction sites)
• The concept of Sustainability (environmental, economic and social)
• Sustainability in construction (Multirating systems, LCT and LCA)
• Green procurement and minimum environmental criteria in construction
• Indoor air healthiness (pollution and indoor monitoring)
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency in buildings
• Water saving in construction
• Selective demolition
• Redevelopment and regeneration of urban areas
• Communication elements
Reading/Bibliography
Slides provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
OneclickLCA Building Sustainability Software
www.oneclicklca.com
Assessment methods
Written and oral exam