Syllabus

Sustainable Building Rating Systems

Code
BY3004
Points
2.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Construction (BYA)
Group of Subjects
Building Technology
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 11 November 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 06 January 2018.
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Learning Outcomes

The course focuses on building sustainability assessment systems. Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
  • Understand the concept of sustainable development in the built environment.
  • Learn about the different sustainability systems used worldwide.
  • Describe the main characteristics of the various building rating schemes.

Course Content

The course firstly discusses the history and objectives of building rating systems. It then compares the most popular building rating systems including BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, and Miljöklassad byggnad in a national and international perspective. Finally, it discuss how building rating systems may lead to a more sustainable building sector.

Assessment

Compulsory seminar attendance and group report of 2.5 credits.

Forms of Study

Lectures, seminars

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6