Building Technology and Building Services
Husbyggnads- och installationsteknik

VBFA01, 10.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2025/26
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2025-04-10
Effective: 2025-05-05

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: V1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

To give knowledge of building technology, building physics, indoor climate, building services and energy efficiency.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• have knowledge of and be able to describe and explain how different building components and hvac systems work.
• be able to identify, analyze and calculate basic building physical processes as well as physical processes connected to basic hvac systems
• have knowledge of the indoor environment and its impact on human health and comfort
• have knowledge of and be able to describe and explain how building technology and building services affect a building's energy efficiency, moisture safety and indoor environment.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use technical terms both oral and written
• be able to discuss different solutions with actors in the building sector
• be able to create well performing building components and details
• be able to design hvac systems in dwellings, coordinate these with floor plans and frames and make basic blueprints
• be able to identify and solve basic problems within building services
• have developed the ability for teamwork and to cooperate in groups

Contents

The course deals with the subject of building technology and building services. The design of various building components and connections. Thermal and moisture aspects. Comfort requirements and health criteria for indoor environments. Designing of systems for ventilation, heating, tap and waste water. Coordination of hvac systems with the layout of the building. Combinations of several aspects mentioned above to achieve an energy-efficient and healthy building.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

The examination consists of two written exams, one for building technology and one for building services engineering as well as compulsory construction tasks. At the beginning of the course there is a compulsory workshop on group dynamics. Both exams consist of a theoretical part and a calculation part, both must be approved at the same occasion. The final grade is weighted together by the two exams.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0108. Name: Building Science.
Credits: 4.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination with a theoretical part and a calculation part. Both parts must be approved at the same occasion. The module includes: Theoretical and calculation tasks based on course litterature and notes from lectures in building technology and building physics.
Code: 0208. Name: Building Services.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination with a theoretical part and a calculation part. Both parts must be approved at the same occasion. The module includes: Theoretical and calculation tasks based on course litterature and notes from lectures in building services.
Code: 0308. Name: Handing in Exercises.
Credits: 3.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: To be approved the exercises must be completed and passed. The report must be written on level II. A well done project can give bonus points that can raise the final grade. The module includes: For a single-family house design building components and put them together to a functioning building and design necessary building services.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: FAFA45 Thermodynamics with Applications OR FAFA46 Energy Physics
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: VBM060 ABK140 VBF012 VBF017

Reading list

• Sandin, K: Praktisk husbyggnadsteknik. Studentlitteratur, 2019, ISBN: 9789144131580.
• Sandin, K: Praktisk byggnadsfysik. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 9789144059914.
• Sandin, K: Praktisk byggnadsfysik: övningsbok. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 9789144059891.
• Warfvinge, C & Dahlblom, M: Projektering av VVS-installationer. Studentlitteratur, 2010, ISBN: 9789144055619.
• Dahlblom, M: Övningsuppgifter installationsteknik. LTH, 2016.
• Svenska Språknämnden: Svenska skrivregler. Liber, 2005, ISBN: 91-47-05271-6. Reference literature.
• Strömquist, S: Skrivboken. Gleerups, 2005, ISBN: 91-40-64513-4. Reference literature.

Contact

Course coordinator: Hans Bagge, hans.bagge@byggtek.lth.se
Course coordinator: Victor Fransson, victor.fransson@hvac.lth.se
Examinator: Hans Bagge, hans.bagge@byggtek.lth.se
Examinator: Victor Fransson, victor.fransson@hvac.lth.se
Course homepage: https://canvas.education.lu.se/