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Circular Building Modules with Engineered Wood ProductsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: AT00CY88

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English
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Enrollment

18.03.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 30.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Open studies, technology (in Finnish)
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ilkka Tarvainen
Groups
  • TLABTO23H
  • TLTIAVOVWU24K
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, spring 2024, Lahti

Implementation and methods of teaching

This module consists of seminar-style learning, readings, lectures, tutoring sessions, independent study, group discussion, group work and web based learning methods like Podcasts, Video-communication based lectures (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.), Learning Management Systems (like Moodle), Cloud storage, etc.).

Timing and attendance

2.10.2023-29.2.2024

Learning material and recommended literature

- LVL Handbook (Finland)
- CLT Handbooks (Sweden, Canada)
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340711225_Circular_Building_Design_An _Analysis_of_Barriers_and_Drivers_for_a_Circular_Building_Sector
- 2021 CGR Report The Circularity Gap Report
- Wood and the circular economy: challenges to its recirculation – prof. Mark Hughes slides
- Rethinking Timber Buildings – Arup
- The new green deal – European Commission

Exam retakes

To be agreed with the teacher

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

2 ECTS
2 x 27 hours = about 54 hours

Contents

- Students learn how to reduce the consumption of virgin, non-renewable resources,
- Students acquire new knowledge how reclaimed building components from engineered wood can be used again, repaired remanufactured or recycled.
- Students will develop their skills for analysis of building systems based on circularity aspect

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic knowledge in business administration is helpful, but not necessary.

Assessment criteria

1st task forms 30% of final course grade
2nd task forms 50% of final course grade
3rd task forms 20% of final course grade
To pass the course with positive grade all three tasks must be completed

Assessment scale

1-5

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Enrollment

13.09.2023 - 29.02.2024

Timing

02.10.2023 - 29.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Open studies, technology (in Finnish)
  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Ilkka Tarvainen
Groups
  • TLABTO23H
  • TLTIAVOVWU23S
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, autumn 2023, Lahti

Implementation and methods of teaching

This module consists of seminar-style learning, readings, lectures, tutoring sessions, independent study, group discussion, group work and web based learning methods like Podcasts, Video-communication based lectures (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.), Learning Management Systems (like Moodle), Cloud storage, etc.).

Timing and attendance

2.10.2023-29.2.2024

Learning material and recommended literature

- LVL Handbook (Finland)
- CLT Handbooks (Sweden, Canada)
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340711225_Circular_Building_Design_An _Analysis_of_Barriers_and_Drivers_for_a_Circular_Building_Sector
- 2021 CGR Report The Circularity Gap Report
- Wood and the circular economy: challenges to its recirculation – prof. Mark Hughes slides
- Rethinking Timber Buildings – Arup
- The new green deal – European Commission

Exam retakes

To be agreed with the teacher

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

2 ECTS
2 x 27 hours = about 54 hours

Contents

- Students learn how to reduce the consumption of virgin, non-renewable resources,
- Students acquire new knowledge how reclaimed building components from engineered wood can be used again, repaired remanufactured or recycled.
- Students will develop their skills for analysis of building systems based on circularity aspect

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic knowledge in business administration is helpful, but not necessary.

Assessment criteria

1st task forms 30% of final course grade
2nd task forms 50% of final course grade
3rd task forms 20% of final course grade
To pass the course with positive grade all three tasks must be completed

Assessment scale

1-5