Course: Design, Construction and Management of Wooden Public Buildings

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Select topic Design, Construction and Management of Wooden Public Buildings

Design, Construction and Management of Wooden Public Buildings

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Nowadays advanced companies in the construction sector are keen to use construction materials that have a lower environmental impact, and in this context stakeholders increasingly seeing wood as the natural and sustainable option for large public buildings. If public institutions and business enterprises express their ecological concerns by using wood constructions for public buildings, this is a clear indicator of a mature society who focuses on sustainable development.
The module “Design, Construction and Management of Wooden Public Buildings” was developed in frames of the project “Sustainable Public Buildings Designed and Constructed in Wood” (Pub-Wood), No. 2018-1-LT01-KA203-046963, funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (http://www.pubwood.eu). The wider objective of this project is to develop a trans-disciplinary and transnational course/ elective element in the EU HEIs on the design, construction and management of sustainable public wooden buildings in order to enhance the quality and relevance of students’ knowledge and skills for future labour market needs.
The module is delivered by five higher education institutions: Vilnius Gedminas Technical University (Lithuania), VIA University College (Denmark), Coventry University (United Kingdom), Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Riga Technical University (Latvia) with contributions from Lithuanian State Enterprise Center of Registers and Study and Consulting Center (Lithuania).
Module aim
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the theory and methods of design, construction and management of sustainable wooden public buildings.
Module description
The module provides understanding of wooden construction in the context of sustainable development, introduces wood as construction resource and material, architectural and structural design principles of sustainable wooden public buildings, describes construction process and its management, use and maintenance issues, provides best practice examples.
The theory and methodology of the module are mastered during lectures, by studying professional literature and interactive sources. Special and general skills are developed by project based learning and blended learning approaches.
- Select activity Forum
  
  Forum
Select topic 1. Sustainable Development and Wooden Construction

1. Sustainable Development and Wooden Construction
- Select activity Construction from Wood - Sustainable Construction (VGTU)
  
  Construction from Wood - Sustainable Construction (VGTU) File
- Select activity Task_Sustainability Assessment of the Project (VGTU)
  
  Task_Sustainability Assessment of the Project (VGTU) Assignment
- Select activity Life Cycle Analysis (RTU)
  
  Life Cycle Analysis (RTU) File
- Select activity Michael Green: Why we should build wooden skyscrapers
  
  Michael Green: Why we should build wooden skyscrapers URL
- Select activity The Benefits of Wood in Building Construction
  
  The Benefits of Wood in Building Construction URL
- Select activity Why Finland is Building a Wood City
  
  Why Finland is Building a Wood City URL
Select topic 2. Wood as a Construction Material

2. Wood as a Construction Material
- Select activity Wood as a Construction Material (COVUNI)
  
  Wood as a Construction Material (COVUNI) File
- Select activity Video lecture (COVUNI)
  
  Video lecture (COVUNI) URL
- Select activity Laboratory work assignment (COVUNI)
  
  Laboratory work assignment (COVUNI)
- Select activity Engineered timber (VIA UC)
  
  Engineered timber (VIA UC) File
- Select activity Timber Structures Quiz (VIA UC)
  
  Timber Structures Quiz (VIA UC) File
- Select activity Building Green With Wood: Sustainable Construction Material
  
  Building Green With Wood: Sustainable Construction Material URL
- Select activity Modern Wood Structures and Innovative Building Materials
  
  Modern Wood Structures and Innovative Building Materials URL
- Select activity CLT by Stora Enso
  
  CLT by Stora Enso File
Select topic 3. Design of Sustainable Public Buildings

3. Design of Sustainable Public Buildings
- Select activity Structural Timber Design According to Eurocode 5 (VGTU)
  
  Structural Timber Design According to Eurocode 5 (VGTU) File
- Select activity Fire Safety and Humidity Control (HAMK)
  
  Fire Safety and Humidity Control (HAMK) File
- Select activity Service systems in wooden buildings (Lecture with voice recording) (VIA UC)
  
  Service systems in wooden buildings (Lecture with voice recording) (VIA UC) File
- Select activity Designing green buildings
  
  Designing green buildings URL
- Select activity Basics of Sustainable Design
  
  Basics of Sustainable Design URL
- Select activity The Most Important Aspects of Green Design in Architecture
  
  The Most Important Aspects of Green Design in Architecture URL
- Select activity Architect Michael Green and Sustainable Wood Buildings
  
  Architect Michael Green and Sustainable Wood Buildings URL
Select topic 4. Management and Leadership in Construction Project

4. Management and Leadership in Construction Project
- Select activity Types of Construction Contracts (HAMK, VGTU)
  
  Types of Construction Contracts (HAMK, VGTU) File
- Select activity Preparation for Construction (HAMK, SCC)
  
  Preparation for Construction (HAMK, SCC) File
- Select activity Tasks_Management
  
  Tasks_Management Assignment
- Select activity Leadership vs Management, What's the Difference? - Project Management Training
  
  Leadership vs Management, What's the Difference? - Project Management Training URL
- Select activity Five Project Leadership Tips: Be a Better Project Leader
  
  Five Project Leadership Tips: Be a Better Project Leader URL
- Select activity How to Be a Great Leader: Project Management
  
  How to Be a Great Leader: Project Management URL
- Select activity Tips to be a Great Construction Project Manager
  
  Tips to be a Great Construction Project Manager URL
Select topic 5. Construction Process

5. Construction Process
- Select activity Construction Process (VGTU, SCC)
  
  Construction Process (VGTU, SCC) File
- Select activity Construction Process_Tasks
  
  Construction Process_Tasks Assignment
- Select activity Timber Component Erection_Connection Systems (VGTU)
  
  Timber Component Erection_Connection Systems (VGTU) File
- Select activity Constructions: how can we build sustainable buildings? (part 1/2) | Sustainable Energy
  
  Constructions: how can we build sustainable buildings? (part 1/2) | Sustainable Energy URL
- Select activity Process Of Building Japanese Wooden House Construction Start To Finish !
  
  Process Of Building Japanese Wooden House Construction Start To Finish ! URL
- Select activity What is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)?
  
  What is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)? URL
Select topic 6. Use and Maintenance

6. Use and Maintenance
- Select activity Building Use and Maintenance (RTU)
  
  Building Use and Maintenance (RTU) File
- Select activity Quiz_Building Use and Maintenance (RTU)
  
  Quiz_Building Use and Maintenance (RTU) File
- Select activity Historic Building Maintenance Webinar
  
  Historic Building Maintenance Webinar URL
- Select activity Intelligent Preventive Maintenance
  
  Intelligent Preventive Maintenance URL
- Select activity Building Operations & Maintenance
  
  Building Operations & Maintenance URL
- Select activity Timber Rehabilitation and Repair - Western Wood Structures Inc
  
  Timber Rehabilitation and Repair - Western Wood Structures Inc URL
Select topic Assignments for Problem/Project Based Learning

Assignments for Problem/Project Based Learning
- Select activity PBL methodology (VIA UC, SCC)
  
  PBL methodology (VIA UC, SCC) File
- Select activity Austin-Healey Museum, Coventry, UK
  
  Austin-Healey Museum, Coventry, UK Assignment
- Select activity Projects by students
  
  Projects by students Folder
Select topic Learning resources

Learning resources
- Select activity PubWood Handbook
  
  PubWood Handbook File
- Select activity International Market Report on Wooden Public Buildings
  
  International Market Report on Wooden Public Buildings File
Select topic Best Practices

Best Practices
- Select activity Best practices in wooden public buildings’ design and construction
  
  Best practices in wooden public buildings’ design and construction File
- Select activity Wood in Construction: 25 Cases of Nordic Good Practice
  
  Wood in Construction: 25 Cases of Nordic Good Practice File
- Select activity Cork House, Eton, Berkshire
  
  Cork House, Eton, Berkshire File
Select topic Database on Wooden Public Buildings

Database on Wooden Public Buildings
- Select activity Pub-Wood database
  
  Pub-Wood database URL
Select topic Templates

Templates
- Select activity Document template
  
  Document template File
- Select activity Power Point template
  
  Power Point template File

Topic outline

Design, Construction and Management of Wooden Public Buildings

1. Sustainable Development and Wooden Construction

2. Wood as a Construction Material

3. Design of Sustainable Public Buildings

4. Management and Leadership in Construction Project

5. Construction Process

6. Use and Maintenance

Assignments for Problem/Project Based Learning

Learning resources

Best Practices

Database on Wooden Public Buildings

Templates