Content
Considering multi-storey timber construction opens up new ways to build innovatively, efficiently and in an environmentally conscious way. The construction industry has become aware of these opportunities and is asking for skills and expertise in order to be able to develop projects within this field.
During the course, you will be exposed to international state-of-the-art projects, as well as focus on pre-fabrication in the construction process and how to work with wood-based structures such as CLT (cross-laminated timber). In addition, you will specifically study topics of sustainability within construction, as well as the value and advantage of working with multi-storey timber constructions compared to steel-, concrete- or brickwork structures. Structural design, knowledge of fire safety and circular design (design for separation) will be central subjects of the different projects.
The summer school will be structured around cases featuring multi-storey timber construction design, which will be processed in groups. The course will finish with the presentation of a final project from each group.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Obtain a profound understanding of low carbon building design
- Understanding complexity of wood-based structures both within the design as well as the implementation stage
- Understanding the dynamics and challenges of a design team
Skills
- Ability to make a qualified choice of building materials with respect to low carbon design
- Ability to prepare or modify an outline of a multi storey building based on prefabricated low carbon building components
- Ability to work systematically in a design team
Competencies
- Acquire competencies in applying sustainable low carbon solutions in building design
- Competencies within overall planning, analysis and progress of a low carbon design project
- Teamwork and communication in practice
Teaching methods and study activities
During the course, you will work in groups to develop, qualify and carry out a modified outline proposal of a multi storey low carbon building. Lecturers will provide specific classes and links to learning resources. The course will include lectures, visits, group work and individual work related to the assignments. It is required and necessary for the student to prepare thoroughly by reading the specified literature and the tasks specified in the lecture plans.
Exam
Oral group examination consisting of a group presentation followed by a discussion between students and examiners. The duration of the exam is approximately 60 minutes for groups of three to four people or 75 minutes for groups of five to six people. The examiners will be internal. You will receive an individual grade based upon an overall assessment of written group report, presentation and discussion as well as an individual report.