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TBA4170 - Refurbishment, Renovation and Management

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Arbeider 33/100
Skriftlig eksamen 67/100 4 timer

Course content

An introduction to time typical building techniques and construction methods from important epoaches as a basic for condition surveys of with different purpose within management of construction works.
Introduction to renovation and refurbishment: challenges, processes and requirements linked to renovation and refurbishment of existing buildings with a focus on energytechnical solutions in a life-cycle perspective.
Other central topics are strategic, tactic and operational matter considering organization of Facilities Management (Management, Operation, Maintenance, Development, Service; MOMDS). The course also gives an introduction to analytical methods, benchmarking tools and the laws and regulations relevant for renovation, refurbishing and management of buildings.

Learning outcome

The course gives basic knowledge about:
- Ancient construction methods, building traditions, former legislation, and challenges related to alteration of existing buildings.
- Technical and economic conditions and methods for management, operations and maintenance of existing buildings.
- Methods for reconstruction and development of buildings
- Methods and regulations relating to energy, environment and waste.
- Fire protection and Universal design.

The course shall give the student practical skills in:
- Ability to perform condition surveys and life cycle calculations of existing buildings.
- Use of analytical methods, tools and legislation that are relevant to refurbishment, reconstruction and management of buildings.

The course shall give the student general knowledge of:
- Understanding of the principles for sustainable preservation and development of existing buildings.
- Knowledge about tools and methods for technically, environmentally and socially sound management and development of buildings.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. A practical obligatoric assignment that is to be done in groups of 4-5 persons. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a written exam (67%) and a written assignment (33%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Reports and articles, Byggforsk knowledge system, reports for condition surveys of construction work, guideline for life cycle costs calculations, key figures, MOMDS directions and documentation.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIB3045 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2013

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Architecture and Economics
  • Building and Material Technology
  • Facility Management
  • Building Technology
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 67/100 2013-05-23 15:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Arbeider 33/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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