Syllabus 2011/2012 VBMA10

Syllabus academic year 2011/2012
(Created 2011-09-01.)

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND BUILDING PHYSICS

VBMA10

Credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Cycle: G1 (First Cycle). Main field: Architecture. Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Compulsory for: A2. Course coordinator: Lecturer Petter Wallentén, petter.wallenten@byggtek.lth.se, Building Physics. Recommended prerequisits: Arkitekturteknik 1-2. Assessment: Written examination. Home page: http://www.byfy.lth.se.

Aim
The aim of the course is to give knowledge about

the requirements of the building envelope
the design of building elements

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

be able to describe all parts of the building envelope and their functions
be able to describe the heat transport through all kind of building parts

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

be able to describe how all building parts may be joined together in order to create an energy efficient building with a good indoor climate

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

be able to use the technological possibilities in order to create a sustainable building

Contents

The building envelope and performance requirements
Heat and moisture transport in building parts
The design of roofs, outer walls, windows, doors
Fire safety

Literature
Hagentoft, C E : Vandrande fukt, strålande värme. Studentlitteratur 2002. ISBN: 91-44-04218-3.
Sandin, K: Praktisk Husbyggnadsteknik. Studentlitteratur 2010. ISBN: 978-91-44-04879-6.
Björk, C. et al: Så byggdes husen 1880-2000. Formas 2003. ISBN: 91-540-5888-0.