Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to:
- understand the concepts and terminology of the subject area
- understand the building physics requirements for building structures and buildings as a whole, as well as the aspects that are particularly important to consider when carrying out construction work
- apply building physics requirements for heat and moisture in connection with the planning of their own project work
- understand the risks associated with moisture during the construction process and take this into account
- seek appropriate sources to expand their knowledge in the subject area

Content

Types of construction
Moisture (sources of moisture, humidity, moisture transport, moisture in materials, protecting the construction site from moisture, construction moisture)
Heat and moisture calculations
Indoor climate, guidelines for healthy living (temperature, ventilation, humidity, impurities, etc.) Building fire protection (active and passive systems)
Energy efficiency
Air pressure and air movement in a building (convection, air pressure and moisture)

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level