Teaching

Optimized early-stage life cycle assessment of buildings -Developing a tool enabling early-stage parametric life cycle assessment

Abstract In the early stages of a building project, there is low quantity and quality of data regarding building materials while the ability to influence the environmental impact is high. Easy ways of assessing environmental impact of materials in these stages can make a big difference and shift buildings’ contribution to global warming towards a more sustainable track.

ARK415 - Design and performance optimization for buildings

The aim of the course is to deepen the skills in the use of advanced simulation tools for the integrated performance optimisation of an architectural design project. A design problem is provided in the form of a building case study each year. These are usually buildings for work and activities, such as offices and other places for work, where specific requirements like generality, flexibility, optimization systems for climate and energy can be formulated. The architectural design will be based on and driven by knowledge gained using simulation tools early in the design process.

BOM250 - Life cycle engineering

The master course aims to provide in-depth knowledge on the concepts of Life Cycle Engineering and sustainable design in the built environment.

Sample of completed thesis

This project is about developing digital tools to promote social sustainability in neighbourhood design

Sample of Offered thesis

This project is about developing digital tools to promote social sustainability in neighbourhood design