Professor
Andrea ForniLearning objectives
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.
Expected learning 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 content
• Health and safety in the workplace (and on construction sites)
• The concept of Sustainability (environmental, economic and social)
• Sustainability in construction (Multiratings systems, LCT and LCA)
• Green procurement and minimum environmental criteria in construction
• Healthiness of indoor air (pollution and indoor monitoring)
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency in construction
• Water saving in construction
• Selective demolition
• Redevelopment and regeneration of urban areas
• Communication elements
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Slides provided by the teacher
Teaching methods and tools
OneclickLCA Building Sustainability Software
www.oneclicklca.com
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral exam
