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Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings
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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and skills in the field of construction, operation and renovation of sustainable and energy efficient buildings; to develop competencies in the application of various research methods and tools for digitization of expert analysis.
Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-sustainable-and-energy-efficient-buildings/
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its Application:
Is able to creatively apply fundamental knowledge and principles of the field of civil engineering studies to solve new engineering problems.
Is able to critically evaluate innovative trends in civil engineering, and the latest scientific achievements of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, in order to solve contemporary challenges in construction.
Special (engineering analysis and design) Skills:
Is able to apply innovative methods to solve uncertain, atypical and complex problems in the field of civil engineering and sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
Is able to systematically address multifaceted and atypical problems in the field of construction engineering, as well as sustainable and energy-efficient building issues, under undefined conditions in an interdisciplinary context.
Is able systematically solve new, significant problems of scientific research, development and practical activities of the civil engineering field and sustainable and energy-efficient buildings and apply construction engineering tasks using theoretical models, research, mathematical analysis, modelling and experimental research methods.
Is able to develop innovative and original engineering processes and methods for civil engineering and sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions, and integrate them into the design processes by applying building information modelling and energy simulation technologies in all stages of the life cycle.
Is able to make innovative decisions in construction engineering and sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions, considering the aspects of environmental impact, circular economy, safety, and quality, by applying the latest science community-recognized methods.
Research Skills and Practical Activities:
Is able to evaluate the collected data sets necessary for preparing an engineering project independently.
Is able to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge, digital skills, practical multidisciplinary civil engineering, and sustainable and energy-efficient building problem-solving in a constantly changing environment.
Is able to formulate scientific problems, plan and carry out analytical, modelling and experimental studies, evaluate obtained data and research results and formulate conclusions.
Able to evaluate advanced scientific, practical methods, and digital tools, their application limitations in solving tasks related to civil engineering and sustainable and energy-efficient building design, optimization, operation, or modernization of engineering systems and networks.
Is able to argue the selection of innovative methods and define limitations for implementing civil engineering and sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions.
Is able to holistically evaluate the interaction of civil engineering, sustainable and energy-efficient building activities, and their components in the global and national context.
Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, cooperation and teamwork) Skills:
Is able to independently plan and organize professional activities, constantly learn and improve in the field of construction engineering, and sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.
Is able to communicate effectively with construction process participants and stakeholders to provide well-reasoned arguments when addressing civil engineering issues and present the activities' results on a national and international level.
Is able to work in a team, adapt to changes, take leadership initiatives, generate business ideas, and plan their implementation.
Is able to understand holistically the impact of civil engineering decisions on business, society, and the environment, follow legal engineering practices and professional ethics norms, and understand the responsibility for engineering activities.
Is able to generate innovative business ideas in civil engineering and propose implementation strategies.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
Study subjects (modules):
Building Energy Demand Modelling, Energy Production and Supply, Indoor Environmental Assessment and Design, Research Project 1, Sustainable Buildings and Cities, Facilities Operation and Maintenance, Intelligent Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Research Project 2, Sustainable Water Management, Master’s Degree Final Project.
Electives: Building Data Analytics and Machine Learning, Waste Management and Recycling Technology, Modular Construction and Regenerative Design.
Study programme abstract:
A graduate has knowledge of research planning, solutions optimisation, certification and quality management in the building construction which is required for solving complex tasks of building structures and engineering systems impacting the energy efficiency in buildings, is able to perform analysis of energy efficiency of the building.
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work research, analytic, expertise-based work in areas related to the development, design, construction, operation and production of construction products in the energy-efficient, sustainable and environment-friendly building sector.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the third cycle studies.
