Study Guide

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course

Timing and attendance

10.10.2022-17.2.2023

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 lecturer

Learning environment

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.

CLT and LVL course

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

Approved/Failed