Sustainability and digitalization of the built environment

Recommended Prerequisites

There are no specific requirements beyond the general conditions for admission to the study cycle.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes with detailed exposition, using audiovisual media, of fundamental concepts, principles and theories and with the presentation of some practical examples illustrating the application of the theoretical concepts introduced. Analysis and discussion, by students, of practical examples.

Learning Outcomes

This unit aims to explore the complementary aspects between sustainability and digitalization in the context of the built environment. The student must acquire the ability to understand the principles and practices of sustainable construction and how digital technology can be applied to optimize these processes. You should also be able to understand the integration of sustainable strategies and digital technologies in construction practice.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Sustainability in construction:
- general principles of sustainability in construction;
- sustainability assessment methodologies (BREEAM and LEED);
2. Materials and solutions in buildings and urban space:
- sustainable materials and decarbonization;
- green solutions in buildings and the urban environment;
3. Digitalization and smart buildings:
- digitalization for sustainability;
- smart buildings - concepts, technologies and contribution to sustainability.

Head Lecturer(s)

Professor A Definir - Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

• Stuart Barlow (2011), Guide to BREEAM. Riba Publishing, London, 120p.
• United States Green Building Council (2014). LEED v4 User Guide. USGBC Document.
• USGBC (2019), LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction. USGBC Document.
• USGBC (2021), LEED v4.1 Cities And Communities: Plan And Design. USGBC Document.
• Charles J. Kibert, Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, John Wiley & Sons, 2008
• Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options: Jadhav, Nilesh Y 2016 Springer, 1st Ed.
• Handbook of Energy Systems in Green Buildings: Wang, Ruzhu, Zhai, Xiaoqiang 2018 Springer,
• James Sinopoli (2009), Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders. Elsevier.