GS02 – Select environmentally friendly materials and components for buildings
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In this course, learners will understand the fundamentals of circular economy and its application in construction, distinguishing it from the linear model. They’ll explore how sustainability principles shape green and circular buildings, identify the circular potential of various construction materials, and analyze real cases of sustainable material use.
What you'll learn
- Understand the difference between linear and circular economy;
- Understand the principles of sustainability and circular economy in the context of the construction industry;
- Understand the principles of green and circular buildings;
- Differentiate environmentally (eco) friendly construction materials and components;
- Evaluate circular potential of materials in different case studies;
- Define the principles of the Construction Product Regulation and the Digital Product passports;
- Understand the framework of eco-design;
- Explains the potential of digital tools for selection of environmentally friendly materials;
- Apply digital tools to support the selection of environmentally friendly materials and components;
- Analyse suitability of construction materials in circular construction processes;
- Interpret information regarding cost, performance and sustainability of environmentally friendly materials.
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- 3 Sections
- 9 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Unit 1: Fundamentals of the Circular Economy5
- Unit 2: Fundamentals of Circular and Green Buildings4
- Final Evaluation2
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