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FAF3411 Low-energy and Sustainable Construction 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FAF3411 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAF3411 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The report produced in the course should be a compilation of recent advanced fundamentals in one part of the field of building technology. This could for example be windows, wall constructions, fundations or systems for water proofing, or a description about how the building as a system can be designed to fulfil certain functional demands.

The material produced shall in one way or another be useful for couse material for our undergraduates.

Intended learning outcomes

Aim of this course is that the PhD-student shall obtain a deep understanding about practice and ideas around low-energy and sustaingable construction of today.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

The competence needed to become PhD-student in building technology.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • RAP1 - Project report, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Oral exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

A report directed to the PHD-students own research project and an oral exam.

Examiner

Profile picture Folke Björk

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Sustainable Buildings

Education cycle

Third cycle

Supplementary information

This course replaces F1D5223 Low-energy and Sustainable Construction 7.5 credits.

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Sustainable Buildings