IYB 506E - Manag.of Susta.Const.Proj.

Course Objectives

1.To give information on sustainability concept, which is inevitably on our agenda due to environmental, economical and social crises, and to teach sustainable construction,
2.To give information on use of energy and pollution; construction waste management and materials re-use / re-cycling; land and water use; sustainable site management and use of renewable technologies on site as the main elements of sustainable construction,
3.To teach cost and environmental impact analysis in sustainable construction using Total Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies,
4.To give information on leading Sustainability / Green Building Assessment Systems,
5.To give information on documentation and legislation in sustainable construction.

Course Description

.Sustainability and sustainable construction concepts. Major environmental and resource constraints in the construction industry. The Green Building Movement. Total Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Sustainable Construction Operations: Use of energy and pollution; Construction waste management and Materials Re-Cycling; Land and water use. Use of renewable technologies in construction. International Sustainability and Green Building Assessment Systems. Documentation and Policy in Sustainable Construction.