Course overview
Circular building

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The course series is based on the content of the curricula of Swiss vocational construction schools. By teaching circular approaches, learners develop important skills for resource-conserving construction. The courses are available digitally and can also be used without the direct supervision of a teacher.

01 Sustainable building

Content

In this course, students focus on sustainable construction. They place the construction industry in the context of climate change and recognize that they are working in an industry that is actively shaping the future.

Scope

The course comprises 2 lessons.

02 Circular building

Content

The second course will analyze current approaches in the construction industry. It will discuss how the concept of circular construction compares to the traditional linear construction industry. Using specific practical examples, participants will gain an insight into the basic principles of the circular economy within the construction industry.

Scope

The course comprises 3 lessons.

03 Introduction to the calculation tool

Content

Participants will receive an introduction to a calculation tool that will enable them to carry out ecological calculations such as life cycle assessment, circularity index and reuse on a single-family house in future courses.

Scope

The course comprises 2 lessons.

04 Reuse of components

Content

This course develops an understanding of existing buildings and infrastructures as resource depots. It will be shown how resources and CO2 can be saved by rethinking. Participants will also have the opportunity to make changes and comparisons on a digital 3D building.

Scope

The course comprises 4 lessons.

05 Circular constructions

Content

Our actions today have an impact on future generations. Learners are taught the basic principles of more circular construction. They will discuss which building materials are suitable, how they should be connected and the role of digitalization.

Scope

The course comprises 4 lessons.

06 Project support for circular timber construction project

Content

The learners are guided through a circular timber construction project that has already been implemented. The focus is on the various construction phases and how decisions were made in relation to the different approaches. They also carry out calculations to check the sustainability of the circular timber building in comparison to a reinforced concrete building.

Scope

The course comprises 4 lessons.

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